(Click a region for more details) |
|
| Excursions [6/8] >> |
 |
| Funyaks |
| Duration: |
9.5 hours |
| Departures: |
08.00 daily |
| Prices from: |
£105 (01 Oct 06 - 31 Mar 07)
£105 (01 Apr 07 - 30 Sep 07)
£109 (01 Oct 07 - 31 Mar 08) |
| Explore the untouched World Heritage area of the Dart River Valley by jetboat and canoe. A 75-minute jetboat ride takes you to your inflatable canoe and a superb picnic lunch is provided at one of the scenic stops during the 3 hour journey down the grade 2 river, finishing at Paradise. The 40 minute back road journey to Glenorchy passes many film location sites, including those from the Lord of the Rings. |
|
 |
| Routeburn Track Encounter |
| Duration: |
10 hours
(7 hours walking) |
| Departures: |
07.40 daily (Oct to Apr) |
| Prices from: |
£51 (18 Oct 06 - 31 Mar 07)
£51 (01 Apr 07 - 30 Apr 07)
£tbc (01 May 07 - 31 Mar 08) |
| 13kms (8 miles) return trip. A fully catered guided day walk up the spectacular Routeburn Valley departing from and returning to Queenstown. Walk through emerald green forest, crystal clear waterways and see bountiful birdlife. |
|
 |
| NZL
14 Americas Cup Sailing Experience |
| Duration: |
2 hours |
| Departures: |
daily, 11.00 |
| Prices
from: |
£52
(01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08) |
A 2 hour
sailing experience on Lake Wakatipu, the boat NZL14
was part of the New Zealand Challenge for the America’s
cup in 1992, skippered by Russell Coutts. After motoring
out past the historic white beacon at the head of
Queenstown Bay and once clear of the reef the mainsail
and headsails are hoisted. Under the power of sail
enjoy a scenic trip around the lake. There is the
opportunity to get involved in the sailing or simply
sit back and relax. No hotel pick up/
drop off included. |
|
  |
| Kiwi
Haka Show |
| Duration: |
30 minutes |
| Departures: |
daily, 17.30,
18.30 & 19.30 (May-Jun)
17.15, 18.00, 19.15 & 20.00 (Oct-Apr)
Subject to minimum participants |
| Prices
from: |
£18
(01 Oct 06 - 30 Sep 07)
£19 (01 Oct 07 - 31 Mar 08) |
| Located at
the top of the Skyline Gondola, Kiwi Haka is an authentic
and powerful spiritual journey of Maori culture and
customs as told through traditional song and dance.
Set in an intimate theatre surrounded by traditional
decorations and mythical carved legends of the Wakatipu,
at least 6-8 performers will be live on stage to
share their traditional Maori culture. During the
show, the lead performer will step forward to explain
the meaning and significance of each song and dance.
No hotel/pick up drop off included. |
|
 |
| Picnic
on a Peak |
| Duration: |
at leisure |
| Departures: |
on request |
| Prices
from: |
£214
(01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08) |
| For that
something special take a helicopter flight to a secluded
and remote area, enjoy a leisurely champagne luncheon
and time in the wilderness to enjoy the stunning
scenery. Allowing time at leisure to soak up the
experience you’ll be left with a radio to contact
the helicopter when you’re ready to return
to civilization. A great idea for honeymooners or
romantic escapes. |
|
 |
| Remarkables Single Cone Day Climb |
| Departures: |
on request |
| Prices
from: |
£165 per person |
For that
something special take a helicopter flight to a secluded
and remote area, enjoy a leisurely champagne luncheon
and time in the wilderness to enjoy the stunning
scenery. Allowing time at leisure to soak up the
experience you’ll be left with a radio to contact
the helicopter when you’re ready to return
to civilization. A great idea for honeymooners or
romantic escapes.
Watch Ben Fogle's video diary featuring this excursion >> |
|
| |
|
|
 |
| © Destination Queenstown |
 |
Our specialist team will be happy to provide you with a tailormade quote for your holiday requirements. |
|
|
Queenstown
Northland