The 4 Zipline Rides in Queenstown to Book First

1.Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $73Our pick

Ziptrek Ecotours pairs a guided ride through Queenstown’s beech forest with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Pick from three course options, from a gentler family-friendly route to a line with a 21-meter drop. Two guides handle safety and share local ecology and history. The Skyline Gondola ride to the start costs extra.

“Fantastic experience with great guides, even though I am afraid of heights, I embraced the challenge and stayed calm and enjoyed the experience so much.”

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2.3-Hour Zipline Adventure with 6-Lines

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 485 reviews · 3 hours · from $124

Start at the Skyline Gondola summit for six guided ziplines through native beech forest, linked by 12 treetop platforms. Expect views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, local stories from your guides, a 20-minute downhill walk, and a final line reaching up to 70kph. The gondola ticket is extra.

“The ziplines were great and the guides were very professional while also having a lot if fun with us.”

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3.2-Hour Zipline Tour with 4-Lines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 462 reviews · 2 hours · from $95

Start and finish at Skyline’s summit, where guides fit your safety gear before leading you across four ziplines and eight tree-top platforms. The routes grow longer, higher, and faster as you go, with views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Guides share local stories and forest facts. Allow extra time and budget for the gondola ride to the meeting point.

“Great fun experience! Definitely do with teenagers! Guides were fun and very professional. Must do!”

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4.1-Hour Zipline Tour with 2-Lines & 21-Meter Drop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 119 reviews · 1 hour · from $71Best value

Meet your guide at the Skyline summit for two treetop ziplines and a controlled 21-meter drop to the forest floor. The small-group tour lasts about an hour, with guides such as Sydney, Shazz, Reece, and Ben sharing local stories and ecological details. You’ll also walk uphill for about 10 minutes on the Tiki Trail. The gondola ticket is extra.

“Tour instructors were approachable and lovely. Both informative and entertaining. Thank you Harry and partner so sorry we forgot her name but she was funny and made us feel comfortable.”

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