Queenstown Activities Dinamics Destination Management Ltd PO Box 558 Queenstown Phone: +64 3 441 1515 diana@dinamics.co.nz www.dinamics.co.nz Please find below a sample of the many activities available in Queenstown. There is so much to do in Queenstown the art is knowing what to leave out. Please contact Dinamics if you would like any more detailed information prior to your arrival. On you arrival in Queenstown Diana and Lyndsey from Dinamics will be at the hotel everyday to assist you with any bookings during your time in this beautiful part of the world. Shotover Jet Indicative Price: $109 per person 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! Shotover Heli Raft Indicative Price: $259 per person Transfer into Skippers Canyon via helicopter and then raft from Deep Creek over peaceful waters at first heading toward the exhilarating rapids of the lower Canyon, experiencing the memorable rapids Rock Garden, Sharks Fin, Toilet Bowl, Pinball, Jaws, Sequel and the unforgettable 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel, followed closely by the Cascade Rapid.
Shotover Canyon Swing Indicative Price: $199 per person A purpose built platform stands on the edge of a cliff 109m/360ft above the Shotover River. At the platform you are fitted into a seat and chest safety harness and connected to the jump ropes. This harnessing configuration keeps your arms and legs free throughout the journey and enabling you to safely depart the platform in any position imaginable. Gravity does the rest. Upon departing from the platform you'll have a pure freefall of 60m/200ft into the canyon before the ropes smoothly pendulum you to a giant swing arc of 200m/650ft at 150kph. Wine Tour Indicative Price: $195 per person Visit four of the internationally award winning vineyards in the Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell regions. You will taste a selection of their amazing wines and experience much of region s spectacular scenery. Bungy Indicative Price: $165 per person 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. Coronet Peak Paragliding Indicative Price: $185 per person Treat yourself to an incredible experience. You will enjoy breathtaking views of this scenic New Zealand landscape, taking off from the highest take off in Queenstown, Coronet Peak. Enjoy the exhilaration of hang gliding or paragliding with one of their experienced tandem pilots. The scenery is simply breathtaking. All tandem pilots are fully licensed instructors, there to give you a thoroughly exciting, enjoyable and educational experience. Have a relaxing scenic flight or an adrenaline pumping joy ride, the choice is yours!
Skiing Coronet Peak Indicative Price: $160 per person Queenstown s original resort ski area is just 25 minutes from town. With a reputation for some of the best and varied terrain in Australasia it is no wonder that Coronet Peak has developed a truly international flavour. Coronet Peak s wide and rolling terrain provides maximum fun for all. Extensive snowmaking ensures that everyone can get the utmost enjoyment for the longest time possible. Diverse terrain, fantastic views, half pipe and terrain park and a dedicated beginner and novice area offer a superb winter experience for every level of snow sport enthusiast. Snow Shoeing Indicative Price: $135 per person Experience the serenity of the spectacular 'back country' around Queenstown this winter on Snowshoes! Get away from the busy ski fields and spice up your time in Queenstown with a snowshoeing trip. Gone are the old tennis racket style snowshoes and in are the new high tech, slim line snowshoes which let you feel as if you are floating across the snow. Snow shoes allow you to walk across unbroken snow without sinking up to your waist, opening up huge possibilities for wilderness exploration. Snowshoeing in Queenstown offers a peaceful, harmonious exploration of the wilderness. It is the perfect way for non-skiers to explore the Winter Mountains of Queenstown & enjoy the snow away from the crowds. Come for an invigorating guided walk with us into the beautiful New Zealand back country and discover what really makes New Zealand different - EVERY STEP has A STORY to fascinate & astound you.
Milford fly/cruise/heli Indicative Price: $650 per person You will be taken for a glorious flight over the spectacular scenery from Queenstown to the stunning Milford Sound via a small fixed wing plane. Upon arrival at Milford Sound, you will be treated to a cruise aboard a small boutique cruise ship so you can view the amazing scenery and wildlife up close. You will also indulge in a lovely morning or afternoon tea aboard the boat. After your cruise on your return journey back to Queenstown view the magnificent scenery from helicopter, complete with alpine landing for those magnificent photos and if the seasons allow a touch of snow! Golf Indicative Price: $175 per person Golf is in abundance within the Wakatipu Basin with 4 excellent courses all within 20 minutes of central Queenstown. Enthusiasts from around the world enjoy Millbrook, Queenstown, Arrowtown and Jack s Point courses with their challenging holes and spectacular scenery. Travel inland to Arrowtown or Millbrook courses or play on the shores of Lake Wakatipu at Queenstown or Jack s Point courses. Lord of the Rings Indicative Price: $165 per person Join a trip on a special adventure tailored to include some of the locations used for significant scenes in the film. The tour is by 4WD into the heart of New Zealand high country: the embodiment of the Middle-Earth of Tolkien s imagination. The Safari of the Rings tour is a scenic charter that gives a spectacular look at the diversity of the scenery in the area. It is based around several of the specific sites where filming took place. These are real places; there are no film sets; they are areas of outstanding natural beauty that need no enhancement. Here it is possible to experience the magical atmosphere captured in the film. You will visit a number of different locations including the Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings and the road to Mordor.
Hot Pools Indicative Price: $55 per person The Onsen Hot Pools experience is all about unwinding and soaking-up Queenstown s spectacular scenery. Immerse yourself in the views, the pure waters, and the fresh mountain air, as your mind and body surrenders to the deep penetrating warmth and gentle massage of our private pools. Complete privacy, total cleanliness, spectacular scenery, beautiful surroundings. Our pools are housed in private cedar-lined bathing rooms, each complete with shower, changing area, and breathtaking mountain views. Each pool room can accommodate up to four adults and are perfect for individuals, couples, families and friends. Water temperature is set according to the day - generally between 37.8 C on a hot day, to 39.8 C during a snow-storm. If you have a temperature preference, tell us when you book and your pool will be just right when you arrive! If you find yourself overheating, add cold water to your pool with the push of a button. Alternatively, in the summer we keep one of our pools icy cold for those who relish the thought of a cold plunge!