Top 5 local activity tips for your Queenstown spring getaway

The Nevis Swing is our top pick for adrenaline activities in Queenstown, with the added bonus of nudging you off the beaten track. This is the world’s biggest swing set above the Nevis Valley, offering a whopping 70 seconds of freefall and a 300 metre arc. Our hearts are pounding just thinking about it! With epic spring specials and the option to swing solo or tandem, Nevis Swing is the perfect Queenstown activity for heaps of laughs, trying out wild jump styles and just having fun. And for those thrill-seekers among you, there are also options to boost your adrenaline-levels further, if you combine Skydiving & Nevis Swing.

Great for families, friends and, well, everybody, our High Five Combo provides an awesome introduction into what Queenstown has to offer. With a mix of adrenaline and sightseeing, this package includes the iconic red Shotover Jet, birds eye views on a helicopter flight, riding the gondola, an ‘on top of the world’ feeling at the Skyline Complex and racing thrills on the luge track. Why pick 1 when you can do 5! Booking this package all in one place really takes the pressure off and allows you to focus on what’s important. Which is enjoying your holiday, of course!

The Eighth Wonder of the World - i.e. Milford Sound - is just a stone’s throw away from Queenstown. The most popular way to visit this stunning natural attraction is by catching a coach from Queenstown and travelling through the Fiordland National Park, where you will then join a boat cruise of the fiord. This is truly a spectacular drive, and to really make the most out of your time on the road, we recommend travelling with Altitude Tours. Think luxury Mercedes vehicles, small groups of max 16 people and knowledgeable local guides with plenty of sightseeing stops. But if you’re short on time or looking for a new perspective of Milford Sound, there are also amazing Milford Flight & Cruise options from Queenstown. Air Milford offer modern and spacious fixed-wing planes in which you can sit back, relax and just enjoy the views before landing in Milford Sound in time for a quiet morning boat cruise.

If you’re visiting Queenstown and looking for adventure, you probably already have one eye on jet boating and bungy jumping. So why not go all in and conquer New Zealand’s highest bungy jump and most iconic jet boat ride? AJ Hackett’s Nevis Bungy is a massive 134 metres high, promising the rush of a lifetime as you plummet for 8.5 seconds over the Nevis River. But don’t stop there… The Shotover Jet is arguably Queenstown’s most famous jet boat ride with 25 minutes of exhilarating speeds and spins. And we at Everything Queenstown can personally vouch that this is a HUGE must-do. Both activities have incredible spring 2021 specials, which is why we recommend combining the two to double the experience and get the most for your money!

To wind down from Queenstown’s adrenaline activities, or the ideal trip for families with young children, the TSS Earnslaw Steamship is a wonderful way to explore Lake Wakatipu. This majestic vessel embarked on her maiden voyage in Queenstown back in 1912, and is now affectionately known as the ‘Lady of the Lake’. Not just a lake cruise, a trip on the TSS Earnslaw is laced with history and also provides a gateway to activities at Walter Peak High Country Station. Join a tour of the farm and meet the residents, including a friendly highland cow and all sizes of deer. Or dine on delicious local cuisine at Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant with the Walter Peak BBQ Lunch or Dinner package. Always a pleasure, a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw is our top pick for sightseeing activities in Queenstown..