This is your guide to the Adventure Capital of the world, Queenstown. Even if you don’t fancy sky diving, bungee-jumping or white water rafting, you will find something of your liking. Queenstown is a great place for everybody. Hikers, bikers, and thrill-seekers will enjoy this magnificent place at Wakatipu lake
Queenstown at Lake Wakatipu
Adrenaline or Adventure Capital of the World, that is quite a name to live up to. But Queenstown has it all! The town sits on the shore of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu among dramatic alpine ranges. With a never ending list of outdoor activities, Queenstown is the home of the ultimate adventure bucket list.
Bungee jumping
Queenstown is arguably the best place to go bungee jumping in New Zealand. This town is home to the world’s first bungee jump, located off Kawerau Bridge, as well as the highest in the Southern Hemisphere, the 134 meter Nevis Bungy Jump.
You can book your bungee tickets in advance:
Jet Boat Shotover River
Are you ready for high speed and 360 spins on white water? Go Jet Boating on the Shotover river from Queenstown. It is an experience you will never forget. The jetboat only needs a couple of inches of water. Hold on tight as the captain maneuvers the jet boat over rapids and through narrow canyons during one heart-pounding adventure.
You can book your adventure in advance:
Hike Ben Lomond
A little less adrenaline but still an amazing hike up Ben Lomond. You will need good hiking boots and a great physical condition. The Ben Lomond Track is a demanding climb and a full day’s hike with a 1,438m elevation gain. On clear days you will be rewarded with spectacular panoramic views.
You can start the uphill hike from downtown Queenstown at the water’s edge or you can hitch a ride on the gondola. You can buy your gondola tickets here.
Don’t forget the summit is your half-way point. So don’t linger and get down the mountain in time.
White Water Rafting
Are you one of those thrill seekers or daredevils? Yes! Go on a white water rafting tour in Queenstown and shoot the rapids. Although there are many great spots to go water rafting in New Zealand, rafting on the Shotover River is an great choice.
Under the supervision of a guide, you’ll brave the wild rapids, raft through the Oxenbridge Tunnel, and drop into the Cascade Rapid. Of course, he or she will give you instructions and the necessary gear to conquer the river. It will be a day to remember. You can find some great white water rafting tours here.
Canyon Swing
Another dare devilish activity is the Canyon Swing. You can join one of these two breathtaking swings.
- The Nevis Swing – New Zealand’s biggest swing
- The Shotover Canyon Swing – Tandem or Solo swing
Try not to pee your pants!
If you don’t want to swing but just like to watch other people dive into oblivion. You can always book a spectators pass. So you don’t have to miss out on all the fun.
You can book both swings in advance.
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