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Blokarts suitable for ages 8 to 80+ with tandem karts available for those not ready to go it alone.

Feel the wind in your face as you race your friends and family around our cusom-built track in a blokart. Fun, safe, accessible, sustainable, and much easier than riding a bike, our team of experienced instructors will have you successfully piloting your kart in a matter of minutes. Blokarting can be as thrilling as you want it to be with a range of gear designed to suit every need from the most timid to the most adventurous. Perfect for riders from 7 to 87+. Located just 15 minutes from either the port of Lyttelton or the CBD our site has a lovely backdrop of farmland and the Port Hills. We are proud of the accessibility of the karts, and can work with people with physical or other restrictions to help them successfully operate a kart. Blokart landsailing was invented in New Zealand and Velocity Karts is the only custom-built track in Australasia.

Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Highlands Motorsport Go-Karts.

Experience the thrill of racing around a track in a go-kart on this Queenstown tour. You'll have the opportunity to compete against your friends or family and see who can come out on top. There's no need to worry if you've never raced before, as you'll receive guidance from the pit crew. Go-karting isn’t just for kids - it’s a high adrenaline activity that most travelers can enjoy, so don't miss out.

Highlands Motorsport Go-Karts.

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Remarkable Shotover Canyons

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

25 minutesFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Queenstown scenery

Skydive in Queenstown—New Zealand’s outdoor adventure capital—and jump from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet (2,700, 3,600, or 4,500 meters). After a safety briefing, board a small plane and tandem skydive with an experienced guide. Free-fall at speeds of up to 124 miles (200 kilometers) per hour, then relax as you float beneath your parachute high above Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountains.

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Jet boating on the Shotover River | Queenstown

KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

1 hourFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

TSS Earnslaw Steamship

Enjoy mountain and lake views from a different angle when you cruise from Queenstown aboard the vintage “TSS Earnslaw” steamship or the modern “Spirit of Queenstown” catamaran across Lake Wakatipu to the Walter Peak High Country Farm. Refuel with a gourmet barbecue lunch featuring Central Otago specialties, salads, desserts, and local cheeses at the Colonel’s Homestead. Learn about local rural life during sheep-shearing and sheepdog demonstrations at the farm.

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Radical U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

If you’ve always wondered what it’s like to drive a Formula 1 race car, you’ll love this private Radical U-Drive experience. Guided by a professional race driver, you’ll zoom around the track seven times–long enough to enjoy the feel of the aerodynamic bodywork, thrilling cornering speeds, and the sounds of the engine accelerating. This is the closest you’ll feel to driving a Le Mans vehicle without actually being in one.

Radical U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Supercar Fast Dash - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

Supercar Fast Dash - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

15 minutesFree Cancellation

Overlooking the Wakatipu Valley

Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Cruise the Milford Sound fiord on a two hour nature boat cruise.

Fiordland is one of New Zealand’s most beautiful destinations, but self-driving through the landscape of snow-capped mountains, towering waterfalls, and emerald greenery can be challenging—and distracting. Eliminate the hassle when you travel with a small group by coach from Queenstown. Pass Lake Te Anau, the South Island’s largest lake, and enter the hand-carved Homer Tunnel on your way to Milford Sound, where you relax on a scenic nature cruise.

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Self Drive Xtreme 30 and X Track Activity

Thrill-seeking travelers will love the chance to drive powerful ATVs around an extreme track surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery. Conveniently located close to Queenstown, this private half-hour adventure fits easily into busy itineraries. Drive at speeds of over 45 miles (75 kilometers) per hour around the 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometer) track. Go solo or take a friend to share the excitement.

Private Self Drive Xtreme 30 and X Track Activity

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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