There is an official boil water notice for some areas of Queenstown. For specific locations and up to date advice check the QLDC website below.
Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world and home to many world-first activities. Share our love of thrills, try something new and embark on an unforgettable adventure.
Queenstown has been shaped by many different people, cultures and lifestyles from its earliest days—but it’s Queenstown’s pioneering spirit and sense of adventure that leaves a lasting impression on those who visit.
Known as the adventure capital of the world and home to the latest and greatest adventures, there is no shortage of Queenstown adrenaline activities for anyone looking to test their limits. From bungy jumping and tandem skydiving, to river surfing, canyon swinging and speeding through our surrounds by jet boat, many of these iconic adrenaline adventures were pioneered right here in Queenstown.
From indoor thrills to adventures in the sky, in the water or on the land, there are many ways to explore Queenstown. Get the heart pumping and immerse yourself in our natural surrounds with outdoor adventures from mountaineering and climbing, hiking, mountain biking, rafting and kayaking.
If living life full-speed isn't your style, the cruisy side of Queenstown is easy to find and it’s full of incredible leisurely experiences. Embark on a beautiful lake cruise, a sightseeing expedition by air or a breath-taking scenic tour on land.
Choose your Queenstown adventure and experience something new.
Queenstown Adventures
Test Your Limits in Queenstown
There’s a good reason why Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of the world. Gather your courage and discover why first hand.
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Ways to Get Your Outdoor Adventure Fix in Queenstown
From rivers to mountaintops, Queenstown’s natural playground offers some of New Zealand’s best outdoor adventures. Here’s your must-do list.
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Queenstown's Easy Adventures
It’s not all intense thrills and adrenaline junkies around here. The cruisy side of Queenstown is easy to find, and full of stunning experiences.
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Fun Adventure Activities for Kids
Discover Queenstown’s adventure playground with your family. Adventures for parents and kids to boost confidence and create memories of a lifetime.
Read MoreThrills for Adrenaline Seekers
Get your heart pumping and feel alive with a Queenstown adrenaline experience. Free-fall at 200km, leap from New Zealand's highest bungy, the worlds's biggest swing, hurtle down the world's steepest zipline or soar high above Queenstown on a tandem paraglide. Step up to the challenge and escape your everyday.
Outdoor Adventures in Queenstown
Whether you’re an experienced mountain biker or hiker, or you’re keen to try a new adventure activity, Queenstown will inspire you to push your limits. Welcome to nature’s playground for epic outdoor adventures, where everyone can play, no matter what age or ability.
Queenstown Adventures for Everyone
We know high-speed adrenaline isn't for everyone. The cruisy side of our idyllic alpine resort is full of incredible leisurely experiences from lake cruises to scenic tours on land and sightseeing expeditions by air. Choose your Queenstown adventure and experience something new.
10 Things To Do in Summer in Queenstown
Long days spent by the lake or on the trails make summer in Queenstown irresistible. Here are ten top Queenstown summer highlights from easy to extreme. Which adventures will you put on your holiday list?
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Test Your Limits in Queenstown, The World's Adrenaline Playground
The pioneering spirit of our region gave Queenstown its reputation as the adventure capital of the world. Today, many of Queenstown’s famous hair-raising adrenaline activities are pushing new boundaries by giving back to people and place.
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Mountaineer Hamish Fleming Shares His Favourite Queenstown Winter Adventures
Once a professional endurance athlete, Hamish now prefers to freestyle his adventures. Whether he’s ice climbing, ski touring, scaling the 24 tallest mountains in New Zealand in one push, or guiding visitors along Queenstown cycle trails, he’s drawn by the beauty of the wild.
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10 Must-Do Rainy Day Activities in Queenstown for Thrill Seekers
Rain never stops play in the home of adventure. No matter the weather, plan your rainy day activities in Queenstown with your guide to all weather fun for thrill seekers.
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Eight Ways to Enjoy New Zealand's Adventure Playground
The little town with a big personality, Queenstown is the place for adventure lovers and thrill seekers alike. For those searching for their next challenge, a jolt to daily life, or simply an adventure to get your heart racing, Queenstown packs it all.
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Ten Adrenaline Rushes Only Found in Queenstown
Whether you get your kicks from extreme sports in the sky, the water, jumping off bridges, or racing towards town on a downhill bike track, Queenstown, the home of adventure, has it all.
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Eight Most Crazy Adrenaline Activities to try in Queenstown
Blow off the cobwebs and get the heart pumping in the adrenaline capital of the world. Queenstown is home to some of the best activities in New Zealand, from jet sprints to skydives, lake and river adventures and so much more!
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