Queenstown: Zipline Adventure Tour & Skyline Gondola Views

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Zip through treetops above Queenstown with lake and mountain views

You’ll feel your pulse jump as you step off into open air above Queenstown on a guided zipline adventure tour. Glide between treetop platforms with views of Lake Wakatipu and snowy peaks, learn from friendly local guides, and tackle the famous Kereru drop if you dare. It’s not just about thrills — there’s laughter, shared nerves, and that fresh mountain air you won’t forget.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zipline adventure at Queenstown summit

Arrive at Ziptrek Treehouse
Enjoy panoramic mountain views
Receive safety briefing from guides
Zipline down the mountain
Experience the world's steepest zipline
Complete the Kereru tour with 21m drop

The Experience

I didn’t actually think I’d get nervous until I was standing in that wooden treehouse, helmet slightly crooked, staring down at the first zipline cable stretching out over Queenstown. Our guide, Sam, grinned and said something about “embracing the wobbles” — which made me laugh, but my hands were already cold (not just from the mountain air). You could smell pine needles and hear the gondola humming somewhere above us. There’s this hush before you launch, like everyone’s holding their breath together.

The first run was over before I could really process it — wind in my ears, my feet dangling over Lake Wakatipu far below. Sam kept up a running commentary about local trees and how Ziptrek tries to protect the forest here; honestly, I only caught half of it because my brain was still catching up with what just happened. At one point, someone in our group tried to say “Kereru” properly (the name of their wildest zipline), and Li — our other guide — burst out laughing. Pretty sure we all butchered it. The view of the Remarkables from up there is… well, let’s just say it sticks with you.

By the time we got to the steepest line (they call it the world’s steepest tree-to-tree zipline), I’d stopped thinking about how high we were or whether my gloves matched my jacket. It was just about letting go for a second and trusting these folks who do this every day. The drop on the Kereru line surprised me — 21 meters feels longer than you’d think when you’re hanging midair. Afterward, we stood around swapping stories while waiting for our turn again; someone offered me an extra pair of gloves because mine were useless by then (thanks if you ever read this). So yeah, if you’re looking for a real Queenstown zipline adventure tour with actual humans guiding you — not just a checklist experience — this is it.

What’s included

Your day includes all technical equipment needed for safe zipping between platforms plus two professional guides who keep things running smoothly (and crack jokes when needed).
In winter they’ll hand out hats and gloves too — but bring your own layers just in case.
Entry fees for the Skyline Gondola aren’t part of the package so plan ahead for that part before meeting up at the summit treehouse.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Ziptrek Ecotours