Sightseeing
Queenstown Things to Do Skyline Gondola and Luge
Skyline Gondola and Lunch
Accessed via a scenic trip up the iconic Skyline Queenstown Gondola, the luge is a fun and exciting downhill ride on a gravity powered cart. The specially designed luge tracks will take you twisting and turning down the mountain to a backdrop of stunning views. With a scenic and more relaxed Blue Track as well as the thrilling Red Track, there’s something for everyone.
Located high above Queenstown and accessed via Skyline’s iconic gondola, enjoy a sumptuous lunch at Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar. Great cocktails, delicious New Zealand produce and stunning views across Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables makes this an experience not to miss.
Open: From 9.00am daily
Adult $54
Child (5-14 yrs) $40
TSS Earnslaw Cruise The iconic vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw makes several trips daily across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on the western shores. A 90-minute leisurely cruise on this heritage vessel is a unique and perfect way to experience Queenstown’s magnificent alpine scenery and visit Walter Peak (without going ashore). Half day activities at Walter Peak including the Farm Tour and BBQ Lunch are available year round. Departs: Queenstown every 2 hours from 10am – 4pm Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Adult $72
Child (5-14 yrs) $23
Shotover Jet The Shotover Jet is New Zealand’s most iconic and popular activity. Take a unique, breathtaking and adrenalin filled ride through dramatic and narrow canyons. Hold on tight for Queenstown’s only exhilarating full 360-degree spins and speed through the narrow Shotover Canyon in just inches of water. An experience you will never forget! Complimentary transfers depart from Queenstown’s CBD every 15 minutes. Departs: Queenstown every 15 minutes Duration: 1 ½ hours
Adult $144
Child (5-15 yrs) $77
Child (5-14 yrs) $47
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner Take the evening cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship. On arrival, dine at the Colonel’s Homestead at Walter Peak – the perfect way to end an action packed day around Queenstown. Sample the locally sourced, seasonal menu with meat and seafood straight from the chefs on the outdoor grill, topped off by dessert. Departs: From Queenstown daily at 6.00pm Duration: 4 hours
Adult $139
Child (5-14 yrs) $71
Nomads Safaris – Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure This half day tour follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. Travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley. Your experienced guide will navigate you through an awe-aspiring canyon as you visit many historic sites including the Skippers Suspension Bridge, the township of Skippers and Deep Creek. Departs: Queenstown daily at 8.15am and 1.30pm Duration: 4 hours
Adult $201
Child (4-14 yrs) $98
Ziptrek Eco Tours
Funyaks Safari
Join this award-winning zipline adventure through the forest canopy high above Queenstown for some thrill-seeking fun for all ages. Ziptrek runs all year round and with three tours to choose from it is suitable for everyone, whether looking for an introduction to Queenstown adventure (Moa), the steepest zipline in the world (Kea) or the heightened 21m drop zipline (Kereru). Gondola ticket additional.
Get up close with nature with a gentle paddle on crystal clear waters. Combine wilderness jet boating with unique inflatable canoes for a fun way to explore the shimmering channels of the Dart River, hidden side streams, rock pools and dramatic chasms. Then travel a back-country route passing by scenes used in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies to illustrate Middle-earth.
Open: 10.00am-6.00pm Duration: 1-3 hours
Departs: Queenstown daily at 7.30am Duration: 9 hours
Adult $98
Child (10-14 yrs) $98 Price based on Kereru
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Adult $78
Adult $357
Child (5-15 yrs) $260 Minimum age 5 years
More sightseeing options available. Free call Kirra Tours for current prices on 1800 888 242.