The 4 Best Hiking Trips in Queenstown

1.Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona – Most popular!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $309Our pick

Ride through Cardrona’s gold-rush country, cross streams, climb mountain tracks, and enjoy sweeping Lake Wānaka views on a small-group trek.

“Was a great walk on the horses around the paddock and up over the mountains into the fields. The instructor made us all feel very safe on the horses at all times. Steps and techniques are kept simple for beginners which is what I chose. I hRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $142Best value

Cruise Lake Wakatipu, enjoy tea at Walter Peak, and take a gentle guided horse ride with Remarkable mountain views.

“Scenery is incredible, it's a slow leisurely pace so you do not need any experience, horses well-groomed and cared for. The Earnslaw and the afternoon tea an added bonus.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $1,178

Review of the Tasman Glacier heli-hike from Queenstown, with scenic flights, ice caves, practical tips, costs, fitness needs, and weather advice.

“An Amazing experience! Jason, our pilot, was outstanding and very skilled! They picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel. We highly recommend this once in a lifetime experience. Matt, our hiking guide was amazing too”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $750

Review of Cheeky Kiwi’s Queenstown to Mt Cook heli hike, with glacier walking, scenic flights, road stops, costs, weather tips, and booking advice.

“I would not recommend continuing on this tour is the weather is bad. Unfortunately the helihike portion was cancelled due to rain/wind which was understandable. The only options was to do a hike in the cold rain or wait in the hotel/visitor Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review