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Skyline Gondola

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 38 attractions in Queenstown
Traveler Description:
The Skyline complex sits high above Queenstown on Bob's Peak and is reached by gondola cableway. Located 5 minutes walk from central Queenstown. The... more » The Skyline complex sits high above Queenstown on Bob's Peak and is reached by gondola cableway. Located 5 minutes walk from central Queenstown. The restaurant offers a tempting six course 'Taste New Zealand' buffet and spectacular panoramic views. The Luge adventure ride appeals to young and old alike. Ride a 3 wheeled Luge Cart with a unique braking and steering system allowing you to travel as slow or as fast as you dare! « less
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Attraction type: Lookout, Tram
Address: Brecon St Queenstown
New Zealand
Tel: 643 441 0101
Fax: 643 442 6391

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

Reviews of Skyline Gondola

( 1-10 of 13 )
5 of 5 stars
San Diego, California
Sep 17, 2008

My husband and I went in late August and it was absolutely amazing. When we went outside and saw the lake and snow covered mountains, I was in awe. It was pretty cold up there, so coat, hat, and gloves are required. We didn't do the luge, but it looked like fun. Since we are not the hiking types, I... more

5 of 5 stars
Melbourne
Jul 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Went up there with a friend and it was absolutely breathtaking. The Luge was also a lot of fun. Only advice would be to pick a clear day to go up there, and make sure you bring your beanie and gloves in winter, it was freezing when we went, but then again, that could just be Queenstown. more

4 of 5 stars
Queensland, Australia
Dec 6, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Good ride up and lots of chances to take photos and wonderful views all over Queenstown from the viewing areas. Not a lot actually up there and not a lot of places to sit unless you eat something or have a drink. But it was worth the trip. more

4 of 5 stars
Coventry, United Kingdom
May 22, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

I loved the luge when I first tried it in Rotorua. Sadly the Queenstown luge runs are no where near as good, but they are still fun. The Skyline Gondola is a great way to head up to Bob's Peak and get those amazing views of the town. I sat reading the paper for a while in the cafe just... more

5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Feb 20, 2007
12/12 found this review helpful

The Skyline Gondola is one of the less expensive things to do in Queenstown, and it is certainly worth the money on a nice day (a rainy day, probably no so much). The base of the gondola is a 10-15 minute walk uphill from town, there appeared to be a limited amount of parking, but if you are staying in... more

4 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
Jan 6, 2007
8/8 found this review helpful

Get there early (it opens at 9.30am) as otherwise the track gets very crowded. You can buy all sorts of different styles of tickets at the bottom for different amounts of runs but they sell tickets at the start of the luge so its not a problem if you forgot to get tickets. The luge doesn't run if the weather... more

4 of 5 stars
Queensland
Sep 11, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

The Gondola isn't the cheapest attraction... oh hang on this is Queenstown, yeah it probably is on the cheaprer side! Seriously though, this was a good morning trip. It was overcast and rained occasionally yet it was still worth it, we didn't go to the resteraunt or see the show however the views and the luge were great fun. As... more

5 of 5 stars
El Paso, far West Texas
Aug 10, 2006
0/2 found this review helpful

I and my family (daughter, 15; son, 17) went up in the late afternoon on 07JUL2006. The best part of the Gondola was the group photo of the three of us in one. It was a bit expensive, but well worth it--I am showing it to everyone because it comes in a large format color photo folder overlooking Queenston. It... more

2 of 5 stars
Portland, Oregon
Mar 11, 2006
4/5 found this review helpful

The views of Queenstown are indeed breaktaking, and the gondola ride was a great way to see them. I tried out the luge several times and stuck to the "scenic" track (for more inexperienced users). Although I enjoyed the ride itself, my experience was soured and ended prematurely by a group of youngsters who repeatedly chose this track but were... more

5 of 5 stars
Tacoma, Wa
Mar 4, 2006
5/6 found this review helpful

the views are absoutly amazing, you have to take a ton of photos. The luge is a must, we bought one ride and then had to go back and purchase a second one it was so fun. Also it is fun to just watch the people bungee jumping. You have to go if you are in Queenstown. more

Reviews of Skyline Gondola

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Skyline Gondola Address

Brecon St, Queenstown, New Zealand
Tel: 643 441 0101 Fax: 643 442 6391