Skyline Gondola

Bob’s Peak, part of Ben Lomond mountain, rises high above Queenstown, and the Skyline Gondola complex is like an amusement park on top of it. After an extremely scenic, steep ride up via a gondola (active types can also hike up) visitors arrive in an epi-center of sports: there’s a Bungee Jump, a Paragliding outfitter and several Luge runs, as well as a large restaurant and café, both with massive scenic terraces that offer stunning panoramas. Several of Queenstown’s best hikes also originate here, like the challenging Ben Lomond that’s almost entirely uphill but rewards with even more stunning views. In short, it’s a typical Queenstown mix of glorious nature and package tours; adrenaline junkies and those who prefer to watch. For a first-day overview of the town and its offerings, this is not to be missed.