Queenstown in New Zealand has acquired a well-deserved reputation as a centre for adventure activities such as jet boating, bungee jumping, sky diving and white water rafting. In fact it is sometimes referred to as the ‘Adventure Capital of New Zealand’, offering a multitude of thrilling activities.

Jet boating is an exciting adventure sport that is rewarding for thrill seekers at all levels. Negotiating rocky outcrops, twisting and turning in challenging waterside canyons at scintillating speeds – the excitement of jet boating needs no further elaboration. Jet boat safaris are another facet in the array of adventure activities available in the Queenstown area. 

For enthusiasts of white water rafting, Queenstown offers a plethora of opportunities. Experienced rafters will find the Shotover River an exhilarating and thrilling water course, while first-timers might like to first try the gentler yet equally exciting Kawarau River.

Safari tours from around Queenstown are a popular option, taking visitors into the wilderness of the back country of New Zealand. The settings used in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ are accessible for fans of the movies. Quad bike tours are another exciting alternative.

Heli skiing is an exciting active sport for the ski enthusiast. Helicopters transport skiers to the summits of the peaks in the vicinity of Queenstown, enabling them to experience a variety of challenging slopes in the course of a day.

The adrenaline rush of bungee jumping never fails to quicken the pulse of the adventure enthusiast. There are several prime bungee venues in the vicinity of Queenstown, including the breathtaking 134 metre drop over the Nevis River.

With all these pulse pounding activities on offer, adventure travel in Queenstown promises to be the experience of a lifetime.