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With kids · Queenstown itinerary

Queenstown with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Queenstown is fun for families, with luge, lakes and gentle thrills. Here is how to spend a family trip in the adventure capital — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Skyline Luge
  2. 2Lake cruise
  3. 3Milford Sound
  4. 4Gentle adventures

Ride the luge

Race down the Skyline Luge.

Cruise the lake

Sail to Walter Peak farm.

See the fiord

Take a Milford Sound day trip.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Queenstown — prices per person.

Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk
Wanaka
Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk
5.0(185)·3h 30min
from$163/ person
via Viator
Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)
Te Anau
Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)
5.0(122)·7–10 hours
from$221/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown
Queenstown
Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown
5.0(748)·4h 30min
from$486/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Scenic Fly & Explore Day Trip from Queenstown
Queenstown
Milford Sound Scenic Fly & Explore Day Trip from Queenstown
5.0(161)·4h 30min
from$412/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise
Queenstown
Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise
5.0(172)·12h 30min
from$227/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise
Te Anau
Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise
5.0(392)·9 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)
Queenstown
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)
5.0(706)·5 hours
from$548/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch
Queenstown
Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch
5.0(144)·13 hours
from$238/ person
via Viator

Queenstown with kids — FAQ

Is Queenstown good for kids?
Yes — the Skyline Gondola and luge, the TSS Earnslaw lake cruise to Walter Peak farm, gentle jet boats and scenic Milford Sound trips make Queenstown a fun, adventurous family destination.
What are the best things to do in Queenstown with children?
Top family picks are the Skyline Gondola and luge, a Walter Peak farm lake cruise, a family jet boat ride, and a Milford Sound day trip.
Is Queenstown easy to visit with kids?
Yes — compact, safe and full of family-friendly adventures, with tours including pickup, Queenstown works well for families; pack layers, as mountain weather changes fast.

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