New Zealand · ADVENTURE PARKS IN QUEENSTOWN
The good ones go weeks ahead and the rest fill in behind them. Below: 6 adventure parks in Queenstown, what each includes and where they genuinely differ.
Head to Thrillzone Queenstown for a 45-minute indoor glow mini golf session with 9 holes, 8 side challenges, online scoring, and movable obstacles. You can change the course, spin for extra tasks, and replay holes during your session. It suits families, groups, and rainy or cold days.
“Not worth the money..Hot day aircon was broken”
At Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell, near Queenstown, you’ll race German-built Rimo karts around a 650-metre outdoor track. Choose a single kart or share a two-seater, with helmets, safety equipment, and pit-crew guidance included. The visit takes about 45 minutes, though actual track time may be shorter.
“Its great fun with the track being pretty high speed but from when i went there were a lot of slow downs due to other drivers spinning and needing to get help from the marshals on track but overall its a great track and a lot of fun”
Meet at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell for a private, helmeted passenger ride in a high-performance supercar. A professional driver handles the car while you experience hard acceleration, tight circuit driving, strong braking, and speeds up to 225 km/h. The vehicle may be a Ferrari 488 GTB or Lamborghini Huracán, depending on availability.
“Awesome is all I can say. An amazing experience from start to finish. Recommend this to everyone. Would so do this again”
At Queenstown Bay, a professional pilot takes you on a 15-minute ride in a Seabreacher X semi-submersible. Skim at 80 kph, run underwater at 40 kph, make tight turns, and launch into the air. The cockpit stays dry, but the ride can feel intense, cold, or nauseating for some people.
“It was interesting to do and really fun for the first few jumps but it got nauseating quick. Wouldn’t do it again, don’t necessarily regret it but could’ve lived without doing it. Would’ve been a lot more worth it if I could drive it lol (but I understand why they don’t allow that).”
From central Queenstown, AJ Hackett takes you by 4WD shuttle into the Nevis Valley for three very different rides. You’ll face a 134m bungy, a 70m swing with a 300m arc, and a 150m catapult reaching 100kph. The small group is limited to six, and photos and video are included.
Meet at Queenstown’s central Bungy Centre, then ride a rugged 4WD shuttle into Nevis Valley. After a safety briefing, you’ll launch 150 metres at up to 100kph and 3G, then rebound through the air. Your small group is limited to six, and photos and video are included.
Pick a coast, a crater or a cellar door.
