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Skyline Gondola

One of the steepest cable car rides in the Southern Hemisphere, climbing Bob's Peak above Queenstown for views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, with luge tracks at the top.

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Skyline Gondola

Quick Facts

Region
Otago, South Island
Best time
Year-round
Entry fee
From NZD $45 (gondola only)
Duration
1.5–3 hours

Overview

Skyline Queenstown's gondola climbs 450 metres up Bob's Peak in around four minutes, one of the steepest ascents of its kind anywhere in the world. From the summit station, the view stretches down Lake Wakatipu toward the jagged Remarkables range — regularly cited as one of New Zealand's classic viewpoints.

As with its sibling operation in Rotorua, the summit complex is built around a luge track — small gravity karts on a purpose-built concrete course — alongside a restaurant, stargazing sessions and access to mountain bike trails descending back to town.

Things To Do

  • Gondola ride — a steep four-minute climb up Bob's Peak with views over Lake Wakatipu opening up as you ascend.
  • Luge rides — gravity karts down concrete tracks of varying difficulty, ridden as many times as your pass allows.
  • Stargazing — evening astronomy sessions taking advantage of Queenstown's dark, clear mountain air.
  • Mountain biking — dedicated downhill trails from the summit back into town.
  • Kiwi Birdlife Park — a nearby native bird sanctuary often combined with a gondola visit.
Tip: Buy a multi-ride luge pass if you're planning more than a couple of runs, and try to time your visit for late afternoon — the light over the Remarkables is especially good in the hour or so before sunset.

Getting There

The gondola's base station is on Brecon Street, an easy walk from central Queenstown. There's no need to drive — most Queenstown accommodation is within walking distance.

AddressBrecon Street, Queenstown 9300
Opening Hours9:00am – 9:00pm daily (hours vary seasonally)
Entry FeeFrom NZD $45 (gondola only); luge combos cost more
Duration1.5–3 hours
AccessibilityGondola and summit complex are wheelchair accessible; luge is not

Nearby Attractions

Kawarau Bridge Bungy

Kawarau Bridge Bungy

The birthplace of commercial bungy jumping, a short drive from Queenstown.

Lake Wanaka

Lake Wanaka

A large alpine lake and the famous 'That Wanaka Tree', about an hour's drive away.

Otago Peninsula

Otago Peninsula

Albatross, penguins and seals on a peninsula near Dunedin, a scenic drive south-east.

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