Superb
39 Ratings
4.0
01
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- Enjoy this hot air balloon ride and get a chance to witness the picturesque beauty of the same from very high altitude.
- Get picked up from your hotel in Queenstown, Fernhill or Frankton road at around 4.30 AM in mid summer and 8 AM in winter and proceed towards the take off sight, which is just 15 minutes away.
- After reaching gear up and listen to all the safety procedures informed by your guide and get ready for the flight.
- As you rise to altitudes as high as 6000ft and drift with the breeze, you will witness quite possibly the best panoramic views of Queenstown and its surroundings.
- During your flight, you will have views of Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas, Mount Aspiring in the Southern Alps and Mount Tutoko in Fiordland National Park. You'll also see Lake Wakatipu, Lake Hayes, the Shotover and Kawarau rivers. Some locations used in The Lord Of The Rings can also be seen, for example, The Ford Of Bruinen; Dimrill Dale; The Gates of Argonath; The Pillars Of The Kings. Also visible is Mount Earnslaw, one of the great mountains seen in Isengard.
- After the flight for one hour, land and enjoy some delicious refreshments with champagne.
- Conclude your amazing flight by getting dropped off to your respective hotels.
Very Good
23 Ratings
3.0
02
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- Indulge in this amazing half day cycling tour in Queenstown and explore some of the most beautiful locations of the same.
- Get picked up from your hotel in Queenstown at around 9 AM for the morning slot and at around 1 PM for the afternoon slot and transferred to the Arrow river trail from where your ride will start.
- Start your ride along the beautiful Arrow River gorge till it meets the confluence of the Kawarau River. You'll ride across 2 spectacular suspension bridges and then join the original miners trail that crosses the famous Kawarau suspension bridge, home of the original Kawarau Bungy. At the end of your bike ride you will be transferred to a Gibbston winery for a relaxing wine tasting and cheesery visit before being delivered back to Queenstown.
- Thorough directions, a map and trail tips are given at the start of your adventure, along with driver and vehicle support at designated points throughout your ride on this 15 km off-road trail.
Superb
25 Ratings
4.0
03
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- Indulge in this amazing mechanical shark ride in Queenstown, one of the most unique offering of New Zeland.
- Operating from central Queenstown you will be taken on an adrenaline-packed tour of stunning Lake Wakatipu. Sit back in the state-of-the-art cockpit of our semi-submersible shark and get ready to feel the g-forces as one of our expert pilots gives you an experience you’ll never forget.
- Looking through the F-16 fighter-grade glass you will see the sky disappear as your pilot descends into a dive underwater for 5-15 seconds and then launches the entire 18ft of the shark into the air.
- Roll on a 90′ angle, do tight doughnut turns and so much more. With top speeds of 80 kph on water and 40 kph underwater this ride is guaranteed to get your heart pumping. Trips are one-on-one so you can push your own limits flying above or below the crystal clear waters.
- The total duration of the activity is around 35 minutes and take place throughout the day, which you can avail as per your convenience.
Superb
36 Ratings
4.0
04
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- Experience one of Auckland’s gorgeous beaches with a fun 1 hour SUP session with a qualified instructor.
- Reach the starting point, which is in front of Maritime Museum and meet your guide and fellow visitors and proceed to the activity location.
- SUP is a safe and easy to learn water-sport and the boards are wide and stable.
- Be rewarded with a presentation on the marine environment in New Zealand, a yummy wrap & a cold juice for lunch.
- Indulge in marine volunteering in New Zealand, have a fun and rewarding day out on the water with sea and shore cleaning around the Waitemata Harbour & Harauki Gulf.
- Conclude your two hours tour by heading back to the starting point