Possible Activities
These may coincide with some of the official
excursions
Shotover Jet
 It’s an adrenaline rush you’ll never forget! From the moment the
accelerator hits the floor, your adrenaline hits the roof as you power through
the Shotover River and deep into the Shotover River canyons.
It’s an amazing ride, as the Shotover Canyon walls tower over you, and your driver skilfully whips the boat past rocky
outcrops, and skims around the crags and boulders.
Rock faces blur in your peripheral vision,
the opaque water sprays into myriads of white crystals with every turn. You
grip the safety rail for comfort and reassurance and then let out a whoop of
excitement as the driver spins the boat around in its boat length – wow; you
have just experienced the ‘trademark’ Shotover Jet 360 degree spin! You’ll
stop briefly while your driver points out interesting landmarks or points of
interest.
Trip duration: 1 ½ hours Price:
Adult $109, Child $69
Queenstown Rafting – Shotover River
 Begin with an unforgettable coach trip on
the historic Skippers Road along old gold miners’ trails into Skippers Canyon - an area where gold was mined in the gold rush days.
Rafting from Deep Creek over peaceful
waters at first, you then head toward the exhilarating rapids of the lower
Canyon, experiencing the memorable rapids Rock Garden, Sharks Fin, Toilet Bowl,
Pinball, Jaws, Sequel, Mother-in-law and the unforgettable 170m Oxenbridge
Tunnel, followed closely by the Cascade Rapid.
Full instruction and an extensive safety
briefing will be given and all necessary equipment is provided. Hot showers
and saunas are available after your rafting experience along with a
complimentary snack and refreshments. You will need to take a swimsuit and a
towel with you. All other equipment and clothing provided.
Please note that rafting is not available
to children aged under 13 years. Children aged 13-15 need to be accompanied by
a parent or guardian.
Trip duration: 4 ½ hours Price:
Adult/Child $169
Nomad Safari’s - Skippers Canyon
Visitors to this area never fail to be
amazed by both the man made and natural features of this unusual landscape. Following
the Shotover River valley, the Skippers Road was hacked by hand through solid
rock and clings to sheer cliff sides with breathtaking drops into the river
gorge below.
 Take this route, with outstanding views
at every hairpin turn, across the spectacular Skippers suspension bridge built
in the 1900's, to the old township of Skippers. You will pass Heaven &
Hells Gate, Maori Point, Lighthouse Rock, Blue Slip, Skippers Bridge before reaching the Skippers settlement and visiting the schoolhouse, museum and
cemetery.
There will also be time to try your luck
gold panning on the Shotover River – there is still plenty there! Light
refreshments and home baking are provided.
Trip duration: 4 hours Price:
Adult $140, Child $70
Golf
We recommend golf at the Queenstown Golf
Club. The course is situated on the Kelvin Heights Peninsula at the shores of Lake Wakatipu, an easy 20 minute drive from the town centre. Surrounded by towering mountains
and stunning lake views, this course must rank amongst the most scenic courses
in the world.
Price per person $160
Kawarau Bungy
The first commercial Bungy site in the
world, the Kawarau Bridge Bungy is an exciting 43m drop above the spectacular Kawarau River. Take the plunge from this Department
of Conservation Historic Reserve just 20 minutes from the
heart of Queenstown. Forwards,
backwards, by yourself or with a friend... it’s up to you. It’s also the only
Bungy in Queenstown where you can choose to bob over the water, touch it or get
fully immersed. While there, you can relax in the
onsite cafe or purchase some AJ Gear
adventure clothing.
Trip duration: 2 hours Price:
Adult $165, Child $110
Milford Sound
 This will be a truly spectacular
afternoon. Milford Sound is situated on the West Coast of the South
Island of New Zealand. It is a world renowned area of extraordinary beauty. Milford
Sound is actually named incorrectly as a sound; it is actually a fiord, which
measures 12km long and 320m deep.
Milford Sound is situated on one of the world’s most
formidable coastlines, which is subject to rapidly changing weather conditions.
These dramatic weather patterns result in some nature’s most amazing scenery
transformations, especially when viewed from a scenic Milford Sound flight. At
any time on the fiords you could view of seals, dolphins, penguins and other New Zealand native wildlife.
Milford Fly/Cruise/Fly
 You
will be taken for a glorious flight over the spectacular scenery from
Queenstown to the stunning Milford Sound. When you have reached your
destination you will be treated to a cruise aboard a small boutique cruise ship
so you can view the amazing wildlife up close. You will also indulge in a
lovely morning or afternoon tea aboard the boat. After your cruise you will be
accompanied by your friendly pilot back to the plane and flown again through
the magnificent scenery back to Queenstown.
Trip duration: 4 hours Priced
per person from $425
Boutique Wine Tour
This tour
takes you to four of the best vineyards in the Gibbston, Bannockburn and
Cromwell regions. You will
experience four to five of the following vineyards set amongst spectacular
scenery - Peregrine, Chard Farm, Carrick, Mt
Difficulty, Felton Road, Akarua and Olssens. You can
taste a selection of their amazing wines and enjoy a delightful gourmet platter
lunch at the award winning Carrick winery restaurant.
Trip duration: 5 hours Price: Adult $150, Child $75
Walter Peak Farm Excursion
At Walter Peak High Country Farm gain a
fascinating insight into New Zealand high country life. Disembark from your TSS Earnslaw
cruise across Lake Wakatipu to a warm welcome! Experience rural New Zealand as we take you on a walking tour of the farmyard. We’ll explain traditional
farming practices and the significance of the various animals. You can help
feed the sheep and get close to the deer and Scottish Highland cattle. Watch
the sheep dogs in action, see the shearing and maybe try your hand at spinning
wool. Then stroll through the lakeside gardens to the charming Colonel’s Homestead for a traditional morning or afternoon tea of delicious homemade pikelets and
scones.
Trip duration: 3 ½ hours Price:
Adult $65, Child $20
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