Full Name
Queenstown
Area
2,600 sq km
1,004 sq miles
Population
8,500
Time Zone
GMT/UTC +12 ()
Currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)

Sightseeing from a small plane or helicopter will give you the ultimate view of New Zealand’s spectacular geography.

You’ll be able to count the volcanic cones that are scattered across the face of Auckland; appreciate the immensity of Lake Taupo, a supervolcano that’s just biding its time; and glimpse the beautiful glaciers that tumble down from the peaks of the Southern Alps.

Flightseeing opportunities are concentrated in areas where the scenery is most extraordinary - Northland and Auckland, the central North Island, Canterbury, Queenstown, Fiordland and the West Coast.

Some operators combine airborne sightseeing with ground explorations. White Island, an active marine volcano in the Bay of Plenty, is a destination that uses this formula. At Mount Cook and Franz Josef a ski-plane operator makes glacier landings, so that you can get out and feel the quiet solitude of the mountains. Another rare treat is a flight to watch the whales at Kaikoura.

Located amidst the most breathtaking scenery in the world, your flight to altitude takes you high above the alpine resort, over crystal clear lakes and snow-capped mountains.

Upon reaching altitude you and your instructor jump from the aircraft, freefalling thousands of feet at an awesome adrenalin pumping 200 kph. Your instructor operates the parachute and gently you glide towards the earth. Tandem parachutes are exceptionally manoeuvrable and landings are easy and soft.

Freefall photographs/video packages available to capture your once in a lifetime experience.

Your adventure includes courtesy transport, scenic flight to altitude, tandem skydive, certificate and a huge sense of personal achievement.

Queenstown, New Zealand, where beauty and extreme sports go hand in hand. NZ Skydive Queenstown offers the best of both. Take off from the historic village of Glenorchy nestled between two national parks. On the ride to altitude take in the magnificent scenery that makes this place into a world heritage area. We have snow capped mountains all year round surrounded by beech forests, sheer rock faces and winding rivers which promise an amazing flight and an exhilarating and breathtaking descent.

The Queenstown Garden Tour offers clients the chance to experience a fun, informative, friendly and personalised tour of three private residential gardens. Guests enjoy the opportunity to relax and chat with the friendly homeowners. This tour also includes a Devonshire tea served in a delightful garden setting.

We have a selection of gardens to choose from depending on the time of season eg: spring bulbs, peony flowers, perennials and roses. Each garden has its own charm as well as a fantastic backdrop – whether is be Lake Wakatipu or Lake Hayes, farmland or the mountains.

Operating from 11 October through to 1 April. This takes in the Spring and Summer when our gardens are at their best.

Bodyboard down the Mighty Kawarau River with the inventors and pioneers of riversurfing, 'blowing minds since 89'.

Experienced guides demonstrate how to run rapids, surf standing waves, ride whirlpools, squirt, barrel role and lots more...

The Chinese Dogleg section is a unique opportunity to surf at New Zealand’s premier riversurfing spot, float through LOTR 'pillars of the Kings, swim under the original bungy and take on the Dogleg (800m grade 3-4).

The Roaring Megs is continuous grade 2/3 whitewater, which we run twice due to its mind-blowing intensity.

No experience necessary. All equipment & transport is supplied. It is a 4 hr trip ex from Queenstown • see website for departure times.