Queenstown is home to diverse lifestyles and cultures with plenty to offer in terms of adventurous activities. Known as the adventure hub of the world, there are activities for every thrill-seeker from canyon swinging and jet boating to river surfing and whitewater rafting. You just cannot imagine the kind of things you can do here, from hanging upside down on the swing to speeding under the surface of the lake. Choose bus hire in Queenstown to visit some of these adventurous spots and undertake thrilling activities.
Nevis Highwire Bungy Jumping
Imagine the thrill of jumping from the 3rd highest bungy platform in the world, as you take your adventure to new heights. It is an ultimate challenge that tests your nerves for an adrenaline-packed excitement with a huge 134 meter drop. It will take only 8.5 seconds for you to jump through the air. The place is hardly a 40-minute drive from the city, making for an ultimate experience. The main thrill starts with a rocky 4WD ride passing through the mountain roads, prior to getting harnessed up and boarding the shuttle. You are delivered to the Bungy Pod.
Irrespective of your ability or size, the expert will take care of your comfort with arduous safety procedures. Once you are on the platform, you would realize how it feels to plunge through the air from a height of 440 feet.
Skydive Queenstown
The outdoor adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown is perfect for skydiving. The excitement of free-falling is unmatched, as you reach the speeds of 200kph in a matter of seconds. Unwind yourself and soak up the panoramic views of the Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu. You can choose from 9000, 12000 or 15000 feet of skydive jumping with all safety equipment at your service. The place is just a 20-minute drive from city centre to drop zone.
Serving an impressive picturesque backdrop for your tandem skydiving adventure, the location borders the shores of Lake Wakatipu. There is hardly any place better than this for a satisfying experience. When you arrive here, an expert will brief you on safety procedures prior to taking the ultimate leap. Don a provided goggles and jumpsuit in preparation of Queenstown skydive.
Mount Aspiring National Park
Perched on one of the highest peaks in New Zealand, Mt Aspiring Park is a dreamland of alpine lakes, river valleys, glaciers and mountains. Offering a large number of short walks, this is a haven for hikers. Some of the longer hikes traversing mountain saddles and beautiful valleys, include the Wilkin Valley tracks, Greenstone/Caples, Rees River Circuit and the Routeburn. During the summers, you can walk from one valley to the other over fantastic passes. Some of the shorter walks include Lake sylvan, Haast Pass Summit and Routreburn Nature Walk. A key highlight of the adventure is the half-an-hour Blue Pools Walk leading through tahina/beech forest and over a bridge to a viewing platform overlooking the crystal clear pools. This walk is also suitable for kids.
One can also try jetboating in some of the rivers within the park such as the Matukituki, Wilkin and the Dart River. You can easily navigate through them and couple it with a valley walk, to create an adventurous trip. The park also provides heli-skiing and mountaineering opportunities with a wide selection of ascents Mt Aspiring to Mt Awful.
Parasailing
Board a parasailing adventure, which will have you floating up to 200 metres above the sparkling waters of Lake Wakatipu. You can either fly in tandem, on your own or with the entire family on triple. You get opportunities to take photos of the jagged Remarkables and their stunning surroundings. You can save up to $87 on the triple flight and $98 on tandem flight. The trip includes 10-15 minute flight with fantastic views of mountains and lakes. You can get up to one hour on power boat, depending on the flyers.
Black Spur Canyoning
Canyoning is an amazing multisport adventure offering a thrilling experience in a secured environment, while exploring the true magnificence of nature. Navigating your way downstream, canyoning is about plunging into a fast flowing stream. This may include simple floating, rock sliding, rock jumping and abseiling. Plunge into the day with a scenic transfer across the spectacular Lake from Queenstown through water taxi. Soak up the panoramic views as you leave the vibrant town and look on towards Black Spur and Kingston that awaits you with raw nature. On arrival, you will have an ascending walk to the canyon’s start, and in case, you don’t fancy that option, go for heli transfer departing from Queenstown.
The exclusive trip includes many epic adventures, such as thrilling 8-metre jump, abseiling up to 15 meters and down climbing. There’s an alternate choice as well, if jumps aren’t your thing. The most relaxing part is to water taxi back to the town, after 3 hours of canyoning.
Dart River Wilderness Jet Boat
If you want to experience an exciting mix of unforgettable adventure, Maori culture, incredible sights and thrilling jet boating in shallow water, go aboard a Dart River Jet Boat Safari. This is a genuine venture into the soul and heart of New Zealand, making it an outstanding adventure. You get an option to join the most exciting and longest jet boat trip in the region.
The Wilderness Safari gives you an opportunity to experience the astonishing World Heritage region shrouded in Maori culture. You will be taken on a 1.5-hour jet boat trip down the extensive river system of Dart River, which is known to be the most difficult one to steer through. Be simply amazed by spectacular waterfalls, concealed valleys and snow-capped mountain peaks. For the ticket you pay, there’s a guided walk included, taking you through the ‘Heritage Trail’. The walk lasts for a session of 30-40 minutes, as your knowledgeable and friendly guide entertains and educates you with the mysterious Maori history of the region as well as the colonial past, native flora and fauna exclusive to the region and the ancient native beech forest.