Adventure Activities in Queenstown, NZ

Queenstown has been shaped by many different people, cultures and lifestyles from its earliest days—but it’s Queenstown’s pioneering spirit and adventure that leaves a lasting impression on those who visit or choose to live here. Queenstown is the home of adventure!

Known as the adventure capital of the world and home to the latest and greatest adventures, there are Queenstown adrenaline activities for every thrill-seeker, from iconic Queenstown bungy jumping to whitewater rafting, river surfing, canyon swinging and speeding through our surrounds by jet boat.

From indoor thrills to adventures high above the clouds, in the water or on the land, there are many ways to explore Queenstown.

But it’s not all thrills, spills and adrenaline junkies. The cruisy side of Queenstown is not hard to find, and it’s full of leisurely experiences with wow-factor from lake cruises to scenic tours on land and sightseeing expeditions by air. Choose your Queenstown adventure and experience something new.

Queenstown Adventure Activities

Air Adventures

Bungy, Swing & Zip

Indoor Thrills

Land Adventures

Water Adventures

Jet Boating

Off Road Tours

Skydiving

An Extreme Scene. How Queenstown Became the Adventure Capital of NZ

Queenstown has always had an adventurous heart and its pioneering history is rich with world firsts as outdoor enthusiasts invented new ways to get their buzz of choice. We investigate the origins of the extreme scene that lures adrenaline junkies to our door.

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Test Your Limits in Queenstown, The World's Adrenaline Playground

There is a reason Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of the world. Gather your courage and discover why first hand.

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Five 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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In High Places

We’re celebrating Queenstown’s adventurous heart and pioneering history in a short three-part series. Today we remember how the mountains have shaped our spirit.

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Five Adventures to be had on Lake Wakatipu

Queenstown offers an array of ways to explore our waters, from icy cold dips, scenic boat cruises or thrilling jet boat rides, to leaping in and out of the water in a semi-submersible watercraft. Here are some of the most exciting ways to get out and about in Queenstown's lakes and rivers.

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Meet Steve Norton – a Queenstown adventure pioneer

Steve Norton was there when bungy began and he established New Zealand’s biggest paragliding school. We find out why Queenstown still gets his heart racing.

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The adrenaline junkie’s guide to Queenstown

Looking for an intense kind of thrill? Over four days, experience Queenstown’s highest-flying adventures – bungy jumping, skydiving, ziplining and a very very big swing.