The 15 Best Adventure Activities in Queenstown

NZONE Skydive Queenstown - Starting at 35 Shotover Street in Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,438 reviews · from $222Our pick

NZONE Skydive Queenstown pairs a tandem free fall with views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, plus central transfers.

“OMG- best thing ever. Did this with my two teenagers. What a day! The team at NZone are fantastic. My instructor, Linsey, was the best- put me at ease from the get-go and explained everything as we went, as well as having quite the sense of humour 😄 He also took the time to explain more about the parachutes, packing techniques etc after the jump, with my kids and me. Chris and Ivan were also wonderful instructors for my kids. Thank you all- a memory with my children I’ll be forever be grateful to have 🙏”

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Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

2.Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $73Top rated

Zip through Queenstown’s beech forest on three course options, with lake views, friendly guides, and a 21-meter drop for extra thrills.

“Guides were excellent with knowledge of flora and fauna plus explaining each zip line we did. They catered well for the confident and nervous participants. Signage to finding where to go could be improved.”

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Queenstown: 3-Hour Zipline Adventure with 6-Lines

3.3-Hour Zipline Adventure with 6-Lines

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 485 reviews · 3 hours · from $124

Zip through Queenstown’s beech forest on six guided lines, with mountain views, local stories, and a 70kph final run from Bob’s Peak.

“awesome! amazing and hilarious guides! thankyou for a fun filled 3 hours Your office views are stunning”

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Queenstown: Tandem Skydive Experience

4.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $214

Review of Queenstown’s tandem parachute jump, with mountain views, freefall options, pricing, safety, transport, and booking tips.

“Absolutely amazing and the views are stunning! Best sky dive that I have done.”

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Wildwire Wanaka- Level 2 (4 Hours)

5.Wildwire Wanaka- Level 2 (4 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $232

Review of Wildwire Wanaka Level 2, a four-hour waterfall cable climb with ladders, bridges, lunch, mountain views, and expert guides.

“The climb is amazing! Mark and the team are great too. Our guide was patient and calm, but fun at the same time. We are very grateful we were able to do this!”

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Queenstown: 2-Hour Zipline Tour with 4-Lines

6.2-Hour Zipline Tour with 4-Lines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 462 reviews · 2 hours · from $95

Review of Queenstown’s four-line zipline tour, with forest flights, Remarkables views, practical tips, costs, family advice, and honest drawbacks.

“I enjoyed the zip lines and was impressed with how well run and how safe the operation was set up. I only wish they had a bit more grace for making changes without a fee when it’s raining, windy, and cloudy. So double-checking the weather forecast before you book is key.”

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Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

7.Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · from $154

Review of Queenstown’s half-day canyoning adventure, with ziplines, rappels, natural pools, expert guides, gear, transport, and practical tips.

“Had the best time canyoning in Queenstown. Canyon explorers were so fun and right there every step of the way to make the experience memorable! Thanks for such a fun day!”

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Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

8.Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · from $185

Family rafting on Queenstown’s Shotover River, with gentle rapids, Skippers Canyon views, gold-mining stories, snacks, and guides.

“This was a memorable part of our family holiday in Queenstown. The guides were very helpful and had great personalities. Thanks for an epic adventure.”

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Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

9.Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · from $154

Raft grade 3 to 5 rapids through Shotover Canyon, ride Skippers Canyon Road, and warm up with a hot shower in Queenstown.

“Booked the shotover tour (grade 4/5) that was cancelled and transferred onto the Kawarau river rafting (grade 2/3) instead as the water level was too low to go on the shotover. Apparently the shotover tour hadn’t been running for 2 moRead more”

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Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience

10.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 3 hours · from $214

Jump from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet above Wanaka for fast freefall, Southern Alps views, and a five-minute parachute ride.

“it was very fun and beautiful WE have a very great Time thanks vance and Rory for this jump😉🤘🤘🤘🤘”

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iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

11.iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $86

Feel the rush of freefall at iFLY Queenstown with two 60-second flights, expert instruction, and beginner-friendly indoor flight.

“Was awesome and so great with kid's friendly staff recommended it fully and plan on doing again .. love how you get video of you fly time”

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Queenstown: Tandem Paragliding Experience

12.Tandem Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 180 reviews · 1h 30m · from $208

Review of Queenstown tandem paragliding from Coronet Peak, with mountain views, pilot tips, pricing, timing, weather, and what to expect.

“Love my pilot! He made it such an enjoyable and easy Experience, thank you”

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Queenstown: Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

13.Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $124

Abseil, zip line, slide, and plunge through a Queenstown canyon on a beginner-friendly half-day adventure with hot showers afterward.

“I loved this half day out! Loved the canyon, its beautiful! Loved our Guides Luke and Charlie! Loved the zip lines! The jumps! The slides! The only thing id improve is more time in the canyon! Absolutely Loved it!”

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Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

14.Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $197

Combine Queenstown jet boating and Kawarau River rafting, with 360 spins, whitewater, swimming, cliff jumping, and the Dog Leg rapid.

“Wonderful rafting experience with bonus jet boat ride. Nice mix of float and rapids on the raft. Very well organized and felt safe. Guide Matt was great and keep it fun the entire time. River is spectacular”

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