Onsen Hot Pools

The following activities fall into the 'adventurous' category and it's easy to combine them with a trip to the hot pools. All the details have been worked-out in advance so you don\'t need to worry about timing, transport, or multiple bookings.

For more information about the activity, follow the link to the operator\'s website. Book your activity directly with the operator, and ask to combine the activity with a visit to the hot pools. Some operators will offer a discount on the combined price!

Heli Tours NZ Heli Tours would like to offer you the chance to experience the beauty and indulge in the sights and activities that make Queenstown and the Southern Lakes region a holiday playground. Working alongside our partners, we’ve put together special Scenic Adventures to help you see a different side a Queenstown. Adventures include: Heli Thunder, 2 Ways to Fly, Scenic Paddle, Scenic Trek, Scenic Thrill and Scenic Clay Shoot.

Serious Fun Riversurfing Surf the rapids on the mighty Kawarau River. Because we are licensed to operate on two sections of the river, we can choose between them to make sure we give you the best trip on the river for the conditions. Combine Serious Fun Riversurfing with Onsen Hot Pools for the best way to unwind after your high-adrenaline adventure!

Skytrek Hang Gliding Tandem hang gliding is one of the best adventure activities you can experience while visiting Queenstown.We provide scenic flights as well as instructional flights from both Coronet Peak and The Remarkables mountains which are located just 20 minutes drive from Queenstown. Let the SkyTrek courtesy shuttle pick you up from town or your accomodation and drive you safely up to one of our many launch areas ranging between 3000 feet to 3800 feet high.

Guided Nature Walks Experience the passion and knowledge of New Zealanders who are actively involved in nature education and conservation. Visitors to Queenstown & Wanaka have a choice of expeditions on foot, either Privately Guided walks specially tailored to their requirements and ability, or half and full day hikes in small groups. Guided Nature Walks specialises in nature interpretation. The area is steeped in natural history with river valleys covered in ancient native beech forests, mosses, ferns and alpine flora and a variety of native bird life is close at hand.

Canyoning (canyoneering in the U.S.) involves travelling down creeks or streams within a canyon by a variety of means - walking, scrambling, climbing, abseiling and swimming. Canyoning is an all weather activity. You need to be an active person in good health, there are no special skills required. We advise you to have a good breakfast before you set off.

NZ G Force Tandem Paragliding is Paragliding at its best! Take an exhilarating Tandem Paragliding flight from the top of the Skyline Gondola. An adrenalised flying trip or a relaxed sightseeing tour - its your choice. Queenstown's G Force Paragliding are the only company permitted to fly from the Skyline Gondola over spectacular Queenstown and stunning Lake Wakatipu.

Fat Tyre Mountain Bike Fat Tyre Adventures will show you the best mountain biking on some of the most scenic trails in New Zealand’s South Island. We’re about mountain biking for mountain bikers. We specialise in exhilarating heli-bike rides, epic day trips and multi-day mountain bike tours that will leave you salivating for more.

Climbing Queenstown was initially started by a team of outdoor professionals with the desire to provide an activity that would allow anyone of moderate fitness to experience the excitement, exposure and scenic beauty of climbing normally only enjoyed by people with professional climbing skills. We offer a broad range of climbing experiences including Rock Climbing, the original Via Ferrata (which now has over 1,000 rungs and 500m of cable spread across our cliffs) and abseiling.

Ultimate Hikes operate guided walks on the Milford, Routeburn and Greenstone Tracks. These iconic walks traverse Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks, which in turn are the cornerstone of Te Wahipounamu, south west New Zealand's UNESCO World Heritage Area. Combining the experience of senior Milford, Routeburn, and Mt Cook guides, Ultimate Hikes has developed into a world-class trekking venture with an international reputation, attracting thousands of walkers a year.

Shotover Jet is the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons. It's a thrilling ride - skimming past rocky outcrops at close range in your Shotover Jet 'Big Red', as you twist and turn through the narrow canyons at breath taking speeds.