10 Days of Adventure in Queenstown!

Sarah Defaux

13 Mar 2024

Embark on an epic journey through Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Brace yourself for heart-pounding activities, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. Get ready to push your limits and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Trip to Queenstown

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Maze Madness and Moa Marvels

$57

$ 3

Pinewood Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

Directions

Family-friendly maze featuring physical obstacles, illusions, sound effects, scents & more.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

1 - 2 min

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9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

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$31

20 - 24 min

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Grassy, outdoor preserve featuring a gravel path for hiking & biking with Lake Wakatipu views.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

Day 2Parks, Gardens, and Panoramic Views

$44

Pinewood Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

Green space with lake & mountain views popular for its Saturday crafts market & other local events.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

Attraction featuring a gondola to a panoramic restaurant/bar, hiking trails & a luge ride down.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$44

Day 3Exploring the Heart of Queenstown

Pinewood Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Lush, lakefront peninsula with a waterfront trail & alpine vistas, plus an ice rink & skate ramps.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Fear Factory, Thrillzone, and Kiwi Encounters

$82

Pinewood Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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$31

2 - 3 min

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Adventure centre for indoor & outdoor activities including virtual reality gaming & escape rooms.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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$38

8 - 11 min

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Wildlife centre working with endangered species, with over 20 native bird & reptile species.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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$13

Day 5Jet Boating and Hilltop Hiking

$169

$ 3

Pinewood Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Adventurous boat ride through the Shotover River Canyons, at 85km/hour, with spins & spraying water.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$169

10 - 12 min

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This popular hiking trail traverses hills & forest & offers panoramic views of a lake & mountains.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 6Scenic Trails and Adrenaline-Pumping Swings

$249

$ 3

Pinewood Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

Unpaved hiking path along the shoreline of Sunshine Bay, with lookout points for views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

Directions

Adrenaline attraction featuring a freefalling swing ride & zip lines over sheer river canyon walls.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$249

Day 7Ziplining through Nature's Playground

$124

Pinewood Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$124

Day 8Conquer the Majestic Coronet Peak

$94

$ 3

Pinewood Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

Resort featuring skiing & sledding for all ages, plus restaurants, a shop with equipment & more.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$94

Day 9Trekking the Tiki Trail to Top Station

Pinewood Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

53 - 80 min

Directions

Challenging hiking trail up a sometimes-steep incline with a gondola & scenic views from the top.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 10Summiting Bob's Peak for Spectacular Views

Pinewood Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 78 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $827 In total

Activities & Food:$817

Transport:$11