Title: Things to Do in Lake Hayes in 2026 | Expedia.com [Lake Hayes Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Lake-Hayes.dx6135544)[Hotels in Lake Hayes](https://expedia.com/Lake-Hayes-Hotels.d6135544.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Lake Hayes](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Lake-Hayes.d6135544.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Lake Hayes](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lake-Hayes.d6135544.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lake Hayes Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Lake-Hayes.d6135544.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Lake Hayes ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Lake Hayes Types of activities [Lake Hayes Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Lake-Hayes.dx6135544) ![Panoramic photos of Lake Hawea and mountains, South Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135544/77f536b1-327e-4040-9e34-3c8ff6ed3534.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Hayes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135544/378e0b58-a92a-4a53-9c3a-eb354c1ca4a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Hayes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/e79416fe-7aba-40ef-af77-94613102aaf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Hayes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135544/7c78637b-fc0d-468d-b9e0-20feebc5d5a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Hayes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135544/5949d608-70ba-4524-8453-909bd5b19fa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ### Most popular activities in Lake Hayes ### Tours & day trips [See all 219 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/324306/33da845c-f408-45d1-8700-7e8eec9ab5f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour 7h 30m+ 9/10 100 verified reviews Free cancellation available $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/milford-sound-coach-cruise-tour.a324306.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393648/6165a56f-a2ae-407c-9a07-c44f05a79917.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes) 1h 30m 9.8/10 170 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $46 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-lake-wakatipu-scenic-cruise-90-minutes.a1393648.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1277627/a6428018-3d97-40ea-9548-bb81ca687225.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown 4h 30m 10/10 429 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $461 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/milford-sound-scenic-fly-cruise-fly-departing-queenstown.a1277627.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393863/23e2d6a1-e451-4d83-a112-7b1c7d287af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown 12h 7.8/10 43 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47475176/f042d1c3-8d7b-4573-a4b0-7f0ff6d5f1cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour 4h 30m 10/10 34 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-in-middle-earth-lord-of-the-rings-tour.a47475176.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/380258/d605fb9c-f4e5-4a78-9714-936a4f18fcd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour 3h 30m 8.4/10 20 verified reviews Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tss-earnslaw-cruise-walter-peak-farm-tour.a380258.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Milford Sound Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly Half Day Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/259198/77f2713b-a641-4512-841c-ad41feb95328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Milford Sound Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly Half Day Tour 4h+ 9.6/10 23 verified reviews Free cancellation available $446 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/milford-sound-fly-nature-cruise-fly-half-day-tour.a259198.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50488418/6343e2c8-77e7-41f6-b17f-163b6e8ff7da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet 30m+ 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-jet-boat-adventure-with-thunder-jet.a50488418.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5214562/ed56a62f-0bc7-4c0a-b516-3c617e67dd61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride 1h 9.6/10 437 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-shotover-river-and-kawarau-river-jet-boat-ride.a5214562.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393778/e6afb939-59cb-4fb4-af1a-482aed14a360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown 13h 9.8/10 780 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $217 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/premium-milford-sound-small-group-tour-cruise-from-queenstown.a1393778.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 69 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3545560/499cac2d-5a6f-4f2c-9f5d-c444cfd16ebf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour 7h 30m 10/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bike-the-wineries-full-day-bike-wine-tour.a3545560.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393846/45681f3c-77ad-4b09-9e89-38a17088883c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown 4h 30m 10/10 359 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings-scenic-half-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393846.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3545570/376fdd41-8a17-4745-8401-ce791e4ac2d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure 7h 9.8/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/arrowtown-to-queenstown-full-day-bike-adventure.a3545570.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1295717/8f64a13d-465e-499a-bd35-fb0d795de222.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines 7h 9.8/10 24 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bike-wine-tour-arrowtown-to-valley-of-the-vines.a1295717.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138021/e9d2ba8c-dcfa-44a4-8914-d3dee26552bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour 3h 30m 10/10 49 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $202 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-hill-quad-bike-tour.a2138021.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3545556/809d3491-be12-4d3b-896a-3e3225e61949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride 4h 9.6/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/arrowtown-to-gibbston-iconic-arrow-river-bridges-bike-ride.a3545556.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271670/25add414-964b-476f-a2d7-a6abee19351d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour 1h 30m 9.6/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $185 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/above-the-skyline-quads.a45271670.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4762013/5161b678-f2cd-4e56-9da8-c11fef25a5db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride 3h 10/10 224 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-queenstown-skippers-canyon-jet-boat-ride.a4762013.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393789/10916389-6d88-4a74-a95d-72e6686a28fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown 2h 9.6/10 159 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-zipline-adventure-in-queenstown.a1393789.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47527001/b51d2e4b-e19a-4285-a93b-690a99de7b1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure 4h 9.6/10 32 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $144 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-canyoning-experience-queenstown.a47527001.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 63 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/486153/aed7e45b-094b-45df-9054-177047f29e7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown 12h 30m 9.4/10 111 verified reviews Free cancellation available $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/milford-sound-full-day-experience-with-nature-cruise-lunch-ex-queenstown.a486153.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/259342/35ba12ce-0807-4fea-8dba-dbb7aeda200a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner 2h 9.2/10 49 verified reviews Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tss-earnslaw-cruise-with-walter-peak-gourmet-bbq-dinner.a259342.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Barbecue Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/380244/77d6a175-66d8-409d-90d9-ca17100425e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Barbecue Lunch 3h 30m 9.6/10 73 verified reviews Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tss-earnslaw-cruise-barbecue-lunch.a380244.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3545560/499cac2d-5a6f-4f2c-9f5d-c444cfd16ebf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour 7h 30m 10/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bike-the-wineries-full-day-bike-wine-tour.a3545560.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393898/a4f12541-ac48-427f-a9ca-7fcaf6eca150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown 7h 9.2/10 59 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-wine-tours-queenstown.a1393898.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/782403/d82d492b-540f-4381-bc98-fe5bd550ea10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown 13h 9.8/10 8 verified reviews Free cancellation available $220 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/top-rated-small-group-milford-sound-day-tour-from-queenstown.a782403.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1295717/8f64a13d-465e-499a-bd35-fb0d795de222.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines 7h 9.8/10 24 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bike-wine-tour-arrowtown-to-valley-of-the-vines.a1295717.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46132556/a7ffde1a-6172-42f7-ba57-adf61f679e6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options 1h 9.4/10 132 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-minus-5-ice-bar-experience-with-drink-options.a46132556.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Bar Crawl with 5 Free Shots and Pizza](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4782141/fe0fe568-cfd3-4568-8ef2-68de61927003.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Bar Crawl with 5 Free Shots and Pizza 4h 8.4/10 33 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-bar-crawl-with-5-free-shots-and-pizza.a4782141.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Ice Bar Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4784465/40966819-9d8d-4ad2-9e0f-194c8ceea658.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Ice Bar Crawl 4h 9/10 17 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-ice-bar-crawl.a4784465.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 47 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52014939/a1239bcc-be81-434d-ac25-60477a59049b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride 15m 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-hydro-attack-shark-ride.a52014939.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50774308/2cc9a171-cea6-48bb-b749-8b4de1ea63fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown 10h Free cancellation available $376 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-day-tour-to-milford-sound-from-queenstown.a50774308.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown Day Tour (Arowtown, shotover, lake wakatipu)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50782045/fa7c4cab-9c81-407b-9c87-d3154cb20150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown Day Tour (Arowtown, shotover, lake wakatipu) 6h Free cancellation available $289 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-queenstown-day-tour-arowtown-shotover-lake-wakatipu.a50782045.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![9 Day South to North Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50244126/0a572501-e3bf-4531-a819-6e42cb6b9960.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 9 Day South to North Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown 9d $10,822 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/9-day-south-to-north-island-new-zealand-tour-from-queenstown.a50244126.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2321619/03eb2133-4923-4556-8fdf-2fb4cc180c3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |... 8h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $579 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-full-day-photo-tour-of-queenstown-skippers-glenorchy-wanaka-otago.a2321619.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour (Private)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51860527/f88c6deb-4272-4cb8-b290-6d4427ef895f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour (Private) 7h Free cancellation available $682 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-more-than-a-wine-tour-private.a51860527.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50704521/d7853aa7-ec8d-453a-8821-c2e4c8a85cf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook 13h Free cancellation available $345 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/christchurch-to-queenstown-one-way-tour-via-lake-tekapo-mt-cook.a50704521.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Wanaka Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50933357/1195cfa7-569a-4719-b879-94238c59c805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wanaka Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo 7h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $365 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wanaka-private-day-trip-from-queenstown-travelngo.a50933357.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Milford Sound Private Day Trip from Queenstown via Te Anau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50829145/e702da3a-a1c3-41f7-bff2-c1f3c018ec20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Milford Sound Private Day Trip from Queenstown via Te Anau 13h Free cancellation available $484 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/milford-sound-private-day-trip-from-queenstown-via-te-anau.a50829145.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Private Arrowtown and Wanaka Return Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51904563/74d12916-9f47-4870-a6e7-df6c933344ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Private Arrowtown and Wanaka Return Day Trip 8h Free cancellation available $218 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-private-arrowtown-and-wanaka-return-day-trip.a51904563.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 16 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49672471/38241be4-ebe9-4600-a6d9-f9dd487593da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise 1h 30m 9.4/10 51 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $46 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-lake-wakatipu-scenic-cruise.a49672471.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393846/45681f3c-77ad-4b09-9e89-38a17088883c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown 4h 30m 10/10 359 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings-scenic-half-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393846.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52014939/a1239bcc-be81-434d-ac25-60477a59049b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride 15m 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-hydro-attack-shark-ride.a52014939.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Kiwi Park Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48921287/b4548835-970a-40af-99d1-3b656dbbc6cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kiwi Park Admission Ticket 8.6/10 31 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/null.a48921287.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48922448/60879275-8a19-4091-b3d5-3152c1e905b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience 3h 30m Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tss-earnslaw-cruise-walter-peak-eco-experience.a48922448.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Walter Peak Horse Trek](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/738923/1fd81681-ce01-486b-a7ba-dbd1eca55c8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Walter Peak Horse Trek 3h 30m 6/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $156 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/walter-peak-horse-trek.a738923.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook One-Way Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51758337/86dbe5f3-0d15-4b36-bb3b-b2d1cf8b88bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook One-Way Tour 13h 9.8/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $229 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-to-christchurch-via-mt-cook-one-way-tour.a51758337.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Hidden Underwater Theatre Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4582994/82a09fc4-ab3f-407e-91d7-deb47481f06a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Hidden Underwater Theatre Experience 30m 9.4/10 48 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $12 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-hidden-underwater-theatre-experience.a4582994.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![NEW: Ale Trail: Wharehuanui Adventure with Queenstown Shuttles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1295718/49e71e47-9e60-44ad-9822-e408897da008.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### NEW: Ale Trail: Wharehuanui Adventure with Queenstown Shuttles 5h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/new-ale-trail-wharehuanui-adventure-with-queenstown-shuttles.a1295718.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ![Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1295719/560521ad-1a2f-4ea1-9c7c-22b6b2d5c3ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle 5h 9.4/10 31 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/arrowtown-to-queenstown-bike-tour-with-shuttle.a1295719.activity-details?&rid=6135544&location=Lake+Hayes&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Lake Hayes | Number of things to do | 276 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Queenstown on Foot: An Audio Tour](/things-to-do/queenstown-on-foot-an-audio-tour.a52309669.activity-details): $5 | | Top 5 things to do | [Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)](/things-to-do/queenstown-lake-wakatipu-scenic-cruise-90-minutes.a1393648.activity-details)[Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown](/things-to-do/shotover-river-extreme-jet-boat-ride-in-queenstown.a741528.activity-details)[Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise](/things-to-do/milford-sound-wilderness-cruise.a259336.activity-details)[Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown](/things-to-do/milford-sound-full-day-experience-with-nature-cruise-lunch-ex-queenstown.a486153.activity-details)[Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour](/things-to-do/milford-sound-coach-cruise-tour.a324306.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Queenstown: Bar Crawl with 5 Free Shots and Pizza](/things-to-do/queenstown-bar-crawl-with-5-free-shots-and-pizza.a4782141.activity-details)[Queenstown: Luggage Storage close to The Station Building](/things-to-do/queenstown-luggage-storage-close-to-the-station-building.a51997623.activity-details)[Queenstown: Ice Bar Crawl](/things-to-do/queenstown-ice-bar-crawl.a4784465.activity-details)[Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour](/things-to-do/gibbston-valley-wines-cave-tour.a3176039.activity-details)[Queenstown: Indoor Putt 'n' Glow Mini Golf](/things-to-do/queenstown-indoor-putt-n-glow-mini-golf.a44643105.activity-details) | | With kids | [Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)](/things-to-do/queenstown-lake-wakatipu-scenic-cruise-90-minutes.a1393648.activity-details)[Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown](/things-to-do/shotover-river-extreme-jet-boat-ride-in-queenstown.a741528.activity-details)[Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise](/things-to-do/milford-sound-wilderness-cruise.a259336.activity-details)[Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown](/things-to-do/milford-sound-full-day-experience-with-nature-cruise-lunch-ex-queenstown.a486153.activity-details)[Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour](/things-to-do/milford-sound-coach-cruise-tour.a324306.activity-details) | ## What to do in Lake Hayes --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Lake Hayes? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Lake Hayes ![Amisfield Winery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229861/34540bb4-8d34-4878-abc0-682aa7a153f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amisfield Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Amisfield Winery during your travels to Lake Hayes. Discover the mountain views and spas in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Amisfield-Winery-Lake-Hayes.d6229861.Vacation-Attraction) #### Amisfield You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Amisfield during your travels to Lake Hayes. Discover the mountain views and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Amisfield-Lake-Hayes.d6110702.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Lake Hayes ![Arrowtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181324/f39f29bd-647a-484a-83b7-8c7b0e0b30b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arrowtown ![Lower Shotover](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129639/233424d3-5dc1-4a2e-bead-ee83c0047cb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lower Shotover ![Gibbston Highway Bridge over Kawarau River near Arrowtown, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6214769/c70c475e-551e-42ad-b983-f60407559d06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gibbston ![Speargrass Flat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/609123b2-27dc-4bcd-9768-addf915a4504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Speargrass Flat ![Arrow Junction](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623000959660/7f69d396-918d-4431-ab8c-fbee103fc5cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arrow Junction ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Hayes worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Lake Hayes? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Lake Hayes? ### Is three days enough to stay in Lake Hayes? ### What are some activities to do in Lake Hayes with kids? > - [Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-lake-wakatipu-scenic-cruise-90-minutes.a1393648.activity-details) > - [Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shotover-river-extreme-jet-boat-ride-in-queenstown.a741528.activity-details) > - [Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/milford-sound-wilderness-cruise.a259336.activity-details) > - [Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/milford-sound-full-day-experience-with-nature-cruise-lunch-ex-queenstown.a486153.activity-details) > - [Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/milford-sound-coach-cruise-tour.a324306.activity-details) ### What to do in Lake Hayes for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Lake Hayes?