Queenstown Attractions
Queenstown offers many exciting and memorable tourist attractions for you to choose from. One of the best ways to take in the beauty of the alpine township and the surrounding mounatins is to hop aboard the Skyline Gondola. In a few short minutes you will be hoisted to almost 800 metres (2400 feet) to the skyline complex located on nearby Bob's Peak. Not only can you take in the stunning lake and mountain views, you can also enjoy other attractions such as The Thrilling Luge Ride, Bungy Jumping and Paragliding.
A visit to Queenstown wouldn't be complete without seeing the Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jumping. Other recommended attractions include a trip on the historic Steamship "The Earnslaw", Shotover Jet Boat Ride and Skiing Coronet Peak in the Winter.
NZONE Skydiving Offers exhilerating skydiving jumps from 15,000 feet above the stunning backdrop of Queenstown / Lake Wakatipu. Free courtesy coach. |
Appellation Central Wine Tours Offers small, personalised full or half day guided tours from Queenstown, including superb scenery, gourmet food and the finest wine. |
Skyline Gondola & Luge Rides Offers spectacular views from high above Queenstown on Bob's Peak. Also features a Restaurant, Souvenir shop and an exhilerating Luge Ride. |
TSS Earnslaw Boat Cruises Offers scenic cruises on Lake Wakatipu and to Walter Peak Station aboard the gracious 1912 vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw. |
Queenstown Wine Trail Offers personalised, friendly sightseeing wine tours of vineyards and wineries in the Queenstown and Central Otago wine regions. |
JAG Air Offers thrilling scenic and aerobatics flights on a Pitts Special aircraft. From the dare-devil to the adrenaline shy, flights are tailored to suit. |
AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping Offers a range of locations and heights to Jump from including the Kawarau Bridge Bungy - home to the original 43-metre Bungy Jump. |
Shotover Jet Offers a high-speed, exhilerating Jet Boat ride through the spectacular canyons of the Shotover River near Queenstown. |
Routeburn Walking Track A world-renowned hiking track that traverses 32 km of Mount Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks in NZ's South West World Heritage Area. |
Coronet Peak Skifield A short drive from Queenstown and offering excellent skiing terrain for beginners through to advanced skiers. |
Arrowtown An historic mining town, Arrowtown offers a relaxed atmosphere, stunning natural surroundings and lies along banks of the Arrow river. |
Glenorchy A spectacular 45 minute drive from Queenstown, Glenorchy is known as the Gateway to Paradise and the famous Routeburn walking track. |