Adrenaline & thrills
Adventure in Queenstown
The Adventure Capital of the World: bungy where it was invented, jet boats through canyons, skydives over the lake, and white water in between.
Queenstown earned its title honestly. AJ Hackett launched commercial bungy off the Kawarau Bridge here in 1988, and the town has been raising the stakes ever since. Whether you want to freefall, get soaked, or ride a zipline through native forest, here's where to start. Book the big-ticket thrills ahead in peak season.
Big-ticket thrills
Shotover Canyon Swing
New Zealand's highest cliff jump sends you plummeting 109 metres into Shotover Canyon with three seconds of pure freefall terror. Choose from over 70 creative jump styles while legendary crew members provide psychological warfare before pushing you into the void.
Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka
The Cardrona presents New Zealand's best guided quad bike tour.
Dart River Wilderness Jet
Journey into pristine Mount Aspiring National Park aboard a shallow-draft jet boat, navigating the ever-changing braided channels of the glacial Dart River. Experience true wilderness silence, ancient beech forests, and the otherworldly landscapes where Lord of the Rings was filmed.
Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown
Raft the gentle upper reaches of the Shotover River on this half-day trip through Skippers Canyon.
Hydro Attack
Strap into the world's only shark-shaped semi-submersible and experience barrel rolls both above and below Lake Wakatipu's pristine surface. This utterly unique vessel combines submarine stealth with fighter jet agility for an adventure that defies description.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown
Experience the sensation of floating on a smooth cushion of air with this ticket for two indoor skydiving flights in Queenstown.
Jet Ski Queenstown
Experience the raw thrill of jet skiing across the legendary 80-kilometer Lake Wakatipu with The Remarkables as your dramatic backdrop. Access hidden bays and capture unique angles of Queenstown's stunning landscape from the water – no experience required.
Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown
Learn how it feels to fly on water and take a ride in Oxbow’s unique, custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats!
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