Top 50 Best Things to Do in Otago
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Otago

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  • Skyline Queenstowntop_1
    󰺂9.3
    Queenstown80.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱤎Skyline Gondola: A Night View Like a Painting
    Thrilling activities with scenic views
    󱨠Saved by 666 users󱨠459 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    XUANNERXUANNER

    The skyline in Queenstown is similar to other cities in New Zealand, and Luge is worth a try. However, buying multiple tickets may be worth it, but it may be a waste if you get tired of playing. My friend just finds queuing and taking the cable car very tried, although she bought six tickets but only played twice.

  • RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruisetop_2
    󰺂9.2
    91.74
    Queenstown80.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu
    󰋄Captain's view from lookout tower
    󱨠Saved by 309 users󱨠312 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M32***46M32***46

    It's definitely worth a visit. You can tour the boats, where there's piano music playing, and the beautiful lake views are very enjoyable. The farm is also very beautiful, and the guides are very patient, providing plenty of feed for the animals. However, it seems one lamb was scratched during the sheep shearing demonstration, which made the laughter a little less funny. The afternoon tea snacks were delicious. I didn't think the barbecue buffet was necessary, as you can eat quite a lot at afternoon tea, and the time allotted for the barbecue buffet was a bit limited, making it difficult to finish quickly and find a good spot for the sheep shearing demonstration. Overall, it's a very worthwhile experience!

  • NZONE Skydive Queenstowntop_3
    󰺂8.7
    308.12
    Queenstown80 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Queenstown views from 15,000 ft
    󱓊One-on-one coaching & guidance
    󱨠Saved by 302 users󱨠57% positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    5 stars for Ctrip. Skydiving is so much fun! I thought I'd be scared, but after taking off and seeing the snow-capped mountains, I quickly started enjoying it! However, the service was absolutely mediocre! I booked a 13:00 skydive and checked in at the airport before 12:45. After using the restroom, I was still sitting at the airport waiting until 12:55. At around 13:20, I heard everyone with a 13:30 schedule was starting the safety video. I went to the Chinese staff at the check-in desk, and they told me the 13:00 shuttle to the base had already left...excuse me...I just sat there and left?! I originally booked 15,000, but after arriving at the base and changing, I learned I could only jump at 12,000. No one told me that; I didn't even have an oxygen mask, so I figured it out! There was no explanation of the refund process either. I checked with the front desk and Ctrip customer service followed up. No one even asked, "You can only jump at 12,000, are you still going?" They just got on the plane.

  • Shotover Jet Queenstown
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    󰺂8.2
    144.19
    Queenstown77.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Experience Queenstown's waterway views from three major waters
    Flying over the river at 85 km/h
    󱨠Saved by 279 users󱨠73% positive reviews
    4.9/5
    _TI***yy_TI***yy

    Presenting information on the booking to the counter was easily verified for redemption. The shotover jet ride at Arthur's point is one of best among others at Queenstown. The jet boat gets close to the rocks of the canyon for a thrilling experience.

  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    5
    󰺂8.1
    36.75
    Oamaru>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Blue penguins' behavior & breeding
    󰀆The endangered Oamaru blue penguin
    󱨠Saved by 177 users󱨠72% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    蟹斜橙蟹斜橙

    Taking photos is not allowed in the conservation center, and the flash will affect the penguins returning to their nests. The little penguins are so cute that we bought penguin dolls after seeing them. The quality of tourists is not very good, mainly Asian tourists. They always break the rules of keeping quiet and not using mobile phones.

  • Onsen Hot Pools
    6
    󰺂7.9
    102.25
    Queenstown76.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Private hot springs & mountain views
    󰋄Cliffside hot springs & lake view
    󱨠Saved by 510 users
    4.8/5
    M19***92M19***92

    The environment is very dreamy. I think it is worth the money. But the bad thing is that children are not allowed to enter at night. I don't know why. But overall it is still a good experience.

  • Kiwi Park Queenstown
    7
    󰺂7.0
    55.93
    Queenstown80.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoDiscover New Zealand’s Iconic Wildlife: Kiwi Park in Queenstown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Family-run endangered species conservation
    󱨜Interactive exhibit: learn about kiwis
    󱨠Saved by 133 users󱨠39% positive reviews
    4.2/5
    丁头丁脑丁头丁脑

    It is a very interesting park where you can see many native animals and plants. There is a dark-light kiwi bird house in the park, which simulates the night environment so that visitors can see the real state of kiwi birds foraging and moving.

  • Walter Peak High Country Farm - RealNZ
    8
    󰺂6.8
    91.74
    Queenstown80.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Steamship cruise across Lake Wakatipu
    󱨜Sheep shearing & herding experience
    4.5/5
    135***61135***61

    The steamship is very unique and historical. You can see the operation of the steamship, enjoy the sea breeze and the scenery on the deck. You can see many small animals on the farm. Sheep shearing is especially popular with children. We also took the wool back as a souvenir.

  • Lake Wānaka
    9
    󰺂6.7
    Minaret Bay53 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    4.6/5
    yccuiyccui

    Wanaka Lake is the fourth largest lake in New Zealand. It is the location of the popular tourist attraction, a lonely tree, about 70km northwest of the destination, Queenstown. The tree in my mind should look like Figure 5, but in the season without rain, "loneliness" can be so close to us [snickering]. It was dusk when we arrived in Queenstown. ​

  • Larnach Castle
    10
    󰺂6.6
    Dunedin>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄140,000 sq ft overlook bay views
    󰋄Explore Victorian culture & charm
    󱨠42% positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    The price was similar to booking through the Larnach Castle official website. You only needed to show your electronic reservation form to exchange your ticket at the entrance. 🎫 Very convenient. Although Larnach Castle is small, it is very well maintained and well worth a visit. The gardens, in particular, look vibrant and vibrant even in winter.

What Best Things to Do are there in Otago?
These are all Best Things to Do in Otago:Skyline Queenstown, RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise, NZONE Skydive Queenstown, Shotover Jet Queenstown, Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Otago?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Otago include:Skyline Queenstown:4.7, RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise:4.7, NZONE Skydive Queenstown:4.8, Shotover Jet Queenstown:4.9, Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony:4.6
At what locations in Otago can Best Things to Do in Otago be found?
The Best Things to Do in Otago are mainly located in:Skyline Queenstown:Queenstown, RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise:Queenstown, NZONE Skydive Queenstown:Queenstown, Shotover Jet Queenstown:Queenstown, Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony:Oamaru
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