Six Line Zipline Adventure Queenstown

The forest above Queenstown

The zipline course is set in the forest on the hillside above Queenstown, with the lake and the mountains visible through the trees. It is a good place to see a different side of the town: quiet, green and high above the streets. A Queenstown zipline tour is one of the top things to do here for visitors who want adventure without a big drop.

You reach the start by a gondola ride up the hillside, and the gondola ticket is not included, so add it to your plans. The forest setting gives shade in summer and shelter in the wind, and guides tell you about the trees and birds along the way.

The six ziplines and the steepest tree-to-tree line

The course has six ziplines of different lengths and speeds. Early lines are gentle so you can build confidence, and later ones are longer and faster. One of them is the steepest tree-to-tree zipline, which is what makes this tour stand out among zipline experiences.

Your guides clip you in at each platform, show you how to brake and steer and stay with you throughout. The tour is designed for first-timers as well as people who have done ziplines before. If you are asking whether ziplining in Queenstown is safe, the answer is that every guest is harnessed and checked at each step.

The tree-top platforms and the walk down

Between the lines you stand on 12 tree-top platforms built around the trunks, from where you can look out over the forest and the lake. The platforms are secure, with rails and clips, and they give you a moment to breathe and take photos between rides.

After the last zipline you walk back down the hillside with your guide, a walk of about twenty minutes that lets you take in the forest at ground level. Wear sturdy closed shoes with a good grip, since the path can be damp or uneven.

Practical tips and who can join

The tour lasts about three hours. The meeting point is in Queenstown, and the operator confirms the exact tour time by email after booking. Transfers are not included, so plan how to reach the meeting point. The gondola ticket is not included and tips are optional.

Adults from 15 years and children from six years can join, subject to weight limits set for safety, which your guide can explain. Wear comfortable clothes that suit the weather, tie back long hair and bring a hat, sunscreen and water. The tour operates in most weather, but severe conditions can affect it.