Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
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Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
By Ziptrek Ecotours
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Fly through the beech forests of Queenstown on a thrilling New Zealand zipline adventure that departs from the Skyline Gondola summit. The beginner option is ideal for families with kids age 6 and up, while the adrenaline-pumping Kereru course has two ziplines that finish with a 21-meter drop and the exciting Kea course is geared toward adventurous flyers with the world’s steepest zipline drop. Either way, eco guides ensure your safety so you can focus on the ride and spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu.
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Ages 6-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2h
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Highlights
- Exciting outdoor adventure in Queenstown for any season
- Choose from three zipline courses, including a family-friendly option
- Drop at speeds up to 43 mph (69 kph) on the advanced course
- Take in aerial views of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and Lake Wakatipu
- Zipline tour
- Two professional zipline guides
- All equipment
- Hat and gloves in winter
What's not included- Skyline gondola ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Start:
- Ziptrek Treehouse – Tour Check-In, Top of Gondola, Queenstown 9300, New ZealandThe Ziptrek Treehouse is located at the top of Skyline gondola. Please turn left and walk approximately 300 feet (100 metres) from the Skyline top terminal building, just past the helipad. Return point: Kereru and Moa tours returns to original departure point Kea tour concludes at the gondola base
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5647ZIPTREK- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- The maximum weight for any Ziptrek Ecotour is 125kg (275lbs). The Kea tour has a minimum weight of 30kg (66lbs).
- Gondola tickets are not included in price - we recommend a minimum of 60 minutes to access the upper Skyline complex from the base terminal, or at least 90 minutes in peak times
- Please bring an extra layer of clothing year round! Jackets, hats and gloves are recommended. Closed toe shoes are essential (no sandals, flip flops or heels)
- Prior to your arrival it is mandatory to complete a Participant Consent Form. The web link to this form will be within your voucher
- Youths under the age of 14 years MUST be accompanied by a paying adult (15 years and over) on tour. Those 17 years and under must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian who is 18 years or over.
- If you or anyone in your group has a medical condition or a recent injury please bring this to our attention. Pregnant woman are unable to go on tour.
- Not allowed for travelers over the weight limit of 125kg (275lbs)
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5647ZIPTREK
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- O2643CSloum0 contributionsVery friendly teamVery friendly team A bit expensive but it’s the average price in here and you have one of the world’s steepest zipline (which is steep, indeed). They also taught me how to do some figures which is amazing!Written 8 September 2024
- sharonmV5353ZR0 contributionsYou made our day we thoroughly enjoyed our experience 😍A special thanks to our expert guides Pearl & Iona for making our adventure Ziplining so memorable & fun what a great experience ❣️A must do while in Queenstown from Greg & Sharon 👌😅😍Written 24 August 2024
- debrakay20170 contributionsThrilling and peaceful within nature.Fantastic experience that everyone should have. Surrounded by nature, while learning about sustainability. Great way to meet people from around the world.Written 21 August 2024
- JHMTTL0 contributionsKiwi Birdlife ParkThe Kiwi Birdlife Park is a wonderful park in Queenstown, We toured the park in about three hours. We particularly enjoyed watching the Kiwis in a darkened facility and a park employee performing a show walking around with other exotic animals. We toured the Kiwi Birdlife Park in the morning, and then walked to the nearby departure point for a Lord of The Rings Tour.Written 15 March 2024
- Munklet0 contributionsI wouldn’t hesitate to go back! Excellence service from booking in office right through to the guides in the trees.Being new to the experience I was a tad bit nervous but our guides were extremely kind and respectful. They catered for all levels in the group and at no point were they anything but friendly and fun. The guides, Emily and Kahu, made all the difference. I would highly recommend this experience. As we moved through the trees we came across other Ziptrek groups and every other guide was smiling and friendly to their people. Thank you Emily and Kahu for making this not just achievable- but fun!Written 14 January 2024
- Abbie N0 contributionsSuper fun!Zip lining is super fun and it feels really safe. We did the 2 zip lines and the drop. You get the thrill of falling; without actually falling and it’s something the whole family can do. We will definitely do this next time we visit.Written 13 January 2024
- marnieg20140 contributionsDon't pass up this tourXavier and Mo made us all feel so comfortable, confident and safe on our family trip (2 adults plus a 13 year old) on the Moa 4 line. They were the perfect amount of cheeky and professional. The lines were fun and the challenges added even more adventure. The information given was enjoyable to hear, not dull like some tours can be. Thanks so much guys! Will tell anyone headed to Queenstown to add you to the bucket list.Written 6 January 2024
- Anjana S0 contributionsGreat thrillExcellent first time experience! Great views and knowledgeable staff! Harnesses felt safe and the talks in between each zip line were interesting too.Written 4 January 2024
- 5azzo0 contributionsDefinitely one to do whilst in Queenstown.Great activity whilst in Queenstown. Xavier and Jamie looked after us and kept us safe and entertained the entire time. We completed the full 6 lines and it was awesome. A great day for my entire family, ages from 46 down to 6. They are also very passionate about conservation and preservation of their beautiful surroundings. Some great information about beautiful Queenstown and New Zealand. All in all a great day out.Written 4 January 2024
- GP606080 contributionsGreat way to view Queenstown from the treetopsHad a great time on the Kea Zipline course. The added challenges going upside down, backwards etc added to the fun and made for some excellent photos! Our guides Luce and Mak were so friendly, asking us about our time in New Zealand etc and was lovely to hear about their time in New Zealand as well. They were both very knowledgeable about the area and sustainability of the company which was great. A brilliant couple of hours spent in the trees!Written 3 January 2024
- lachlantm0 contributionsFun zipline experienceVisited October 2022. Great zipline experience through the trees. Chose to hike up via the Tiki Trail (only other way to get up is purchasing a separate ticket for the gondola). Friendly and knowledgable staff, and opportunities to do tricks on the lines. Great view out over Queenstown on one of the lines, and an awesome final line on the 6-line Kea tour.Written 20 December 2023
- Amanda L0 contributionsFun and excitingCame here in the early December. The weather was great despite it raining before. It was overall a fun experience. The view was beautiful and we had 2 wonderful guides (Emily and Fausto)Written 16 December 2023
- Anand K0 contributionsDon’t miss this one!The views were simply amazing! A big thank you to our pleasant and professional tour guides for making our first attempt at zip lining, a memorable one. Your attention to safety details made us feel very safe right from the outset and allowed us to thoroughly enjoy this experience.Written 12 December 2023
- Alex F0 contributionsZiptrek Ecotours. A must do!!Had a ball. Great fun for 2.5 hours. Great guides and very professional and really exciting time all round. Easy to book and easy to get too either by walking up the hill or by gondola. The guides did a fantastic job and inspired confidence in a really fun way. I thoroughly recommend this operation.Written 24 November 2023
- bds4lb0 contributionsAwesome experience!Jaime and Naomi were awesome. Their professionalism, knowledge, and friendliness made the experience extremely enjoyable. I highly recommend this adventure for anyone visiting Queenstown!Written 20 November 2023
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3 contributions
Dec 2019
Do it! Just let go and spin horizontally or upside down no hands. We will be going back. The only downside is that you have to purchase a return ticket to the top but the 6 ziplines return you to the bottom of the hill. By the time we got to the bottom that wasn't much of a concern though.
Written 19 January 2020
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Kia ora birdyolivefarmer,
Thank you so much for your great review!
We are so glad to hear you had so much fun ziplining through the trees with us and that you want to come back for more! Those optional challenges sure are a great way to add some extra excitement to an already exciting activity.
It is true that the gondola only sells return tickets and that the Kea 6-Line Tour ends at the bottom of the mountain, but we are happy that by the end of the tour you found that it was worth the extra cost. When purchasing the gondola ticket there is also an option to add on luge rides etc to make the most of your time at the top of the gondola before making your way down with us.
For those who don't wish to spend money on the gondola but still want to come ziplining we recommend hiking the beautiful Tiki Trail which is a 1-1.5 hour steep hike yet a great way to save some cash. You would have experienced a section of the tiki trail on the downhill walk between the 5th and 6th zipline. Could be a good option for you if you decide to come join us again!
Thanks again for your awesome feedback!
The Ziptrek Team
Written 30 January 2020
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Kevin G
Wellington, New Zealand14 contributions
Expertly guided by Georgia and Obie, we went for the 6 Zipline experience and came away almost breathless! Gradually building in length and speed, each line has been carefully placed amongst some of Queenstown's tallest Douglas fir trees. The final one is the steepest Zipline I've ever seen and it was with some trepidation that I stepped off the platform and zoomed along the 300m line. Safety is a key priority so at all times I felt safe and trusted the young guides completely. Highly recommended as the adrenalin rush comes with some good eco-education as well.
Written 28 August 2020
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Kia ora Kevin G,
Thank you so much for your awesome review!
We are so glad to hear that you had an exciting and breath-taking experience on our adventurous Kea 6-Line Tour! That last line sure does step it up a notch!
As you mentioned, safety is indeed our key priority at all times therefore we're happy that our professional Guides Georgia and Obe were able to exemplify this during the tour allowing you to feel more at ease up in the trees!
The Ziptrek Team
Written 7 September 2020
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Shim B
Perth, Australia39 contributions
Dec 2019
My guides were Callum and Rose. They were funny yet very professional, I felt safe and they who knew the ins and out of what they were doing from top to bottom of the 2 lines of Zip lines and free-fall drop. It was an absolute pleasure to chat with them throughout the tour and i was interested to find out about the flora and fauna of the Queenstown area/New Zealand and the goals by 2050 to be predator free in New Zealand to bring back the native Flora and fauna. Also the transformation to what it was to what it is today is impressive. And the views are absolutely breath-taking!!!
By the way, just a heads up there’s a small walk from the free-fall/ last Zip line up a hill so make sure you have comfortable walking/hiking shoes. Especially if it has rained, it can be abit slippery.
By the way, just a heads up there’s a small walk from the free-fall/ last Zip line up a hill so make sure you have comfortable walking/hiking shoes. Especially if it has rained, it can be abit slippery.
Written 13 January 2020
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Kia ora Shim B,
Thank you for your excellent review!
We are so glad that you enjoyed our Kereru 2-Line and Drop Tour. The 21 meter Drop which comprises of a short free-fall and then a controlled descent to the ground sure is a unique and fun way to exit the treehouses!
Our professional and friendly Guides Callum and Rose enjoy getting to know their guests during the tour and love sharing their enthusiasm about the environment during their eco talks. Great to hear that you enjoyed this aspect of the tour as they are integral to the Ziptrek experience!
That is a great suggestion in regards to wearing comfortable walking/hiking shoes. Although the
10 minute uphill walk section is short, we recommend wearing appropriate footwear as it is on uneven terrain and like you say can be slippery in rainy weather.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave us this great review!
The Ziptrek Team
Written 19 January 2020
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paigeyoung005
Auckland, New Zealand5 contributions
May 2021
This was an awesome activity to do with our group of 6. It was fun for all physical abilities. All able to challenge themselves in different ways. The guides were very knowledgeable and made it a fun experience. We decided to upgrade our packages on the morning and the service of the lady on the phone was great, and was able to reschedule us for an hour later.
Would recommend bringing a lot of warm layers as it does get cold.
Would recommend bringing a lot of warm layers as it does get cold.
Written 29 July 2021
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Kia ora Paige,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
We love to hear when people have had an awesome experience out on tour with our Guides! And we certainly approve of the decision on upgrading, I'm sure no one regretted getting to zip the worlds steepest tree to tree zipline!
Great advise to other readers about the layers, it certainly does get chilly, especially in the winter months so we encourage people to really rug up!
Thanks again for the great feedback!
The Ziptrek Team
Written 4 August 2021
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Josephine H
13 contributions
Oct 2020
It was really fun because they taught us how to do fun tricks like going upside down and going off the platform backwards. They also taught us how to ball up to go faster on the steepest zipline. I felt very safe and secure the whole time.
The views were really stunning in some places, and it included some good information on the local environment and history, which I appreciated.
There was quite a bit of wait time at each platform as we waited for the rest of the group. We were supposed to finish by 5 and we actually finished around 5:20, which made us rush a bit to our next activity, but overall not a big deal, especially since this was mostly due to two last minute sign ups to the group just as we were about to leave.
The views were really stunning in some places, and it included some good information on the local environment and history, which I appreciated.
There was quite a bit of wait time at each platform as we waited for the rest of the group. We were supposed to finish by 5 and we actually finished around 5:20, which made us rush a bit to our next activity, but overall not a big deal, especially since this was mostly due to two last minute sign ups to the group just as we were about to leave.
Written 1 November 2020
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Kia ora Josephine,
Thanks for leaving us with your great feedback!
I am delighted to hear you had a good time out on tour! Well done for getting upside down! It certainly makes fr a unique way to see the views as well as make it even more exhilarating.
It is also great to know you appreciated the information the guides provided. They are pretty passionate about what they do and getting our guests engaged and interested in whats going on in the surrounding environment.
There is some waiting between lines while the rest of the group get zipping but we hope that the surrounding views and information bards make more interesting. As well as cheering on (or laughing at!) other zippers! The full duration of our tours is 2.5 hours to 3 hours and so as you booked the 2.40 departure your tour finished within the allotted time frame. I hope you enjoyed your next activity and didn't have to run!
Thanks again for your great review and we hope to see you again if you come back to QT!
Kind regards,
The Ziptrek Team
Written 3 November 2020
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Andros G
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Fun-tastic!
Like many people, I have a fear of heights. Although nervous, I had a fun time zip lining for three hours through the tree-lined vista as we descended toward the town. The views of Queenstown never get tired. Our guides were excellent, sharing knowledge about the eco system, educating us about NZ and the lakes, birds, flora etc. We had a seven year old girl with us and she loved it! No fear what so ever!
Do yourself a favour, sign up for this wonderful experience. You’ll have fun, meet lovely people, see amazing views and contribute to the eco initiatives!
Like many people, I have a fear of heights. Although nervous, I had a fun time zip lining for three hours through the tree-lined vista as we descended toward the town. The views of Queenstown never get tired. Our guides were excellent, sharing knowledge about the eco system, educating us about NZ and the lakes, birds, flora etc. We had a seven year old girl with us and she loved it! No fear what so ever!
Do yourself a favour, sign up for this wonderful experience. You’ll have fun, meet lovely people, see amazing views and contribute to the eco initiatives!
Written 11 February 2020
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Gerard N
Singapore9 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
A thoroughly enjoyable 4 zip line ecotour. Hosts Marian, Joseph and Alex were true pros. Safe but excellent fun. Learned lots about conservation and ecology, and had a bunch of fun singing upside down on a zip line too with a magnificent backdrop of lake Wakapitu to boot
Written 3 February 2020
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Kia ora 111gerardn,
Thank you so much for your amazing review!
So glad to hear that you found our Moa 4-Line Tour to be thoroughly enjoyable! Our friendly Guest Services Agent Marion and professional Guides Joseph and Alex are great at what they do and love interacting with guests!
It sounds like you really did make the most of our optional challenges, even combining two challenges together - singing and zipping upside down. Nice work! The backdrop of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables sure are magnificent and provide a great environment for learning about conservation and ecology! It's great to hear that you learned a lot from the eco talks and had a bunch of fun while doing so!
Thanks for coming on tour with us and safe travels!
The Ziptrek Team
Written 9 February 2020
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Tessa Payze
London, UK6 contributions
May 2020
What an epic eco-adventure! A big thanks to Max, Cathy and the Ziptrek team for looking after us and giving our family a fun-filled experience.
We loved the musicians playing from each of the treehouses on this special collaboration, a real teat to hear live music while still buzzing from the ride! The kids were fearless and couldn't wait to fly through the trees, a testament to the friendly and safety conscious guides. A super fun way to spend your day in Queenstown, we'd be up for another go!
We loved the musicians playing from each of the treehouses on this special collaboration, a real teat to hear live music while still buzzing from the ride! The kids were fearless and couldn't wait to fly through the trees, a testament to the friendly and safety conscious guides. A super fun way to spend your day in Queenstown, we'd be up for another go!
Written 30 May 2020
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Ben Jobson
Coolum Beach, Australia32 contributions
Awesome experience. Enjoyed the 6 zip line tour with big drops with my teenage daughter. Some great optional challenges for the thriller in us. Freya and Dev our guides were on point with their care, professionalism, great rapport and knowledge of the ecology and sustainability of the area.
Written 7 March 2020
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Sightsee344464
18 contributions
Was initially concerned at the high cost of this for a family of four but by the end we had spent 3 hours of fun in the beautiful scenery above Queenstown and it was worth every dollar. A huge thanks to Luca and Kate who were very patient with our group and always making it fun.
The lines start off easy to get your confidence up and gradually get longer and faster. I never thought I would end up upside down facing backwards doing 70km/h through the trees but it was so much fun.
Views of the lake and mountains are fantastic too.
The lines start off easy to get your confidence up and gradually get longer and faster. I never thought I would end up upside down facing backwards doing 70km/h through the trees but it was so much fun.
Views of the lake and mountains are fantastic too.
Written 26 December 2022
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Wanting to do the zip line and paraglide. Do I need to buy 2 gondola passes to do so please?
Written 30 October 2024
Hi,
We have booked a gondola and luge ride so do you think we could use the gondola ride to get up to you. Do the zipline then the luge? Would it work that way?
Alternatively do you know how much gondola tickets are?
Thanks,
Ali
Written 25 February 2020
The zip line is accessed from the top of the gondola station - it's a 1 min walk from there. Depending on which zip line package you get you either walk back up from midway down the slope or you end up at the bottom and catch the gondola back up. you may be better off doing the gondola / luge first - they have separate small chair lift for that and then do the zip line particularly if you plan to finish at the bottom of the slope.
Written 31 October 2024
I have a 5.5 year old , I’d like to do it as a family but looks like your minimum age need to be 6. Do you have other measurements for qualification for example height?
Written 20 October 2019
Sorry for the delay, there were about 10 people and this seemed comfortable.
Written 26 May 2019
Participants have to weigh 66lbs for the 6-line course.
Written 17 June 2019
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