Thrills & Adventure in Queenstown!

Katelynn Fraser

11 Mar 2024

Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey through Queenstown, New Zealand. Experience heart-pounding activities, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable moments. Get ready for the ultimate adventure!

Trip to Queenstown

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Jet Boating, Ziplining, and Time Travel

$324

$ 3

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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$169

10 - 12 min

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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$124

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

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$31

Day 2Conquer the Peaks

$94

$ 3

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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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 3Pier Strolls, Sensory Mazes, and Hill Hikes

$25

$ 3

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

15 - 22 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

Day 4Gardens, Track Thrills, and Extreme Swings

$249

$ 3

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$249

Day 5Skyline Views and Kiwi Encounters

$57

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

2 - 3 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 6Hiking to the Top Station

$ 3

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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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

Budget breakdown: $761 In total

Activities & Food:$748

Transport:$13