Top Things to do in Queenstown
The 10 Best Game & Entertainment Centers in Queenstown, South Island
Staggering beauty and heart-pumping thrills await in the resort town of Queenstown, which is also known for its Hobbits—much of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed in the area. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Queenstown for the kayaking, bungee jumping, jetboating, white-water rafting, hiking and skiing. More mild-mannered adventurers can take a quiet cruise through nearby Milford Sound, part of the Fjordland National Park World Heritage area, or sample South Island pinot noir from one of the region's 75 wineries.
Restaurants in Queenstown
1. Queenstown Paintball
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Queenstown Paintball- "if you've got the guts, we've got the balls". Queenstown Paintball offers settle the score between mates or fun for the whole family experience. Combining teamwork, strategy and quick thinking. A multitude of game scenario's offer a thrilling action packed experience.
2. The Playground
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
The Playground offers Bubble soccer, Ropes Challenge, Archery Combat, Human Foosball & Paintball in Queenstown at an affordable rate in one location. To provide your group of mates, tour group, stag/ hen's do or staff do with a memorable and fun experience. Choose from one or multiple activities to suit your budget.
Reviewed By Shan-Oz
What a fantastic business in Queenstown. Our group of 25 teenagers absolutely loved it and rated it as the best activity they did on an 11 day tour of New Zealand. We did the Ropes Challenge and Archery Combat, perfectly suited to our group. Event the four adult managers could get involved (and get some payback with the Archery Combat)! Penny & Aaron are wonderful to deal with, lots of fun and laughs. They were so accommodating and nothing was a bother for them. The facility is great, lots of open space to do all the activities and their office has toilets, water and a few small snacks for purchase. We will be putting The Playground on our regular itinerary from now on.
3. SITE Trampoline
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 819mj - Dunedin, New Zealand
A very good indoor trampoline setup - a great rainy day activity for kids of all ages and anyone else keen to burn off some energy. Our 3.5 year old daughter had never been to a place like this before, but the staff were awesome in letting her know what to do (pretty much - just jump around!) and she was soon bouncing all over the place. There's a good range of tramps - from super-bouncy olympic-style tramps, to big soft pits & pads that the kids can launch themselves into. There's a small viewing platform for parents to watch from, although with the place pretty quiet, the staff welcomed us to roam around the place with our daughter which helped her to get confident with her leaping. We honestly thought our daughter would be bored after 15 minutes - but we had to drag her away after an hour of jumping! Decent value for money. Special shout-out to the awesome staff there on Friday morning!
4. Queenstown Skate Park
5. iFLY Queenstown
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 279 reviews
The rush of 100% pure flight at New Zealand’s first and only indoor skydiving facility. When you come to iFLY get ready to be blown away – literally. It’s thrilling. It’s amazing. Feel the rush of freefall as you float on a smooth column of air. There’s no parachute, no jumping, and nothing attaching you to Planet Earth. It’s just YOU, flying in the heart of New Zealand’s adventure capital.
Reviewed By 879allanl - Dunedin, New Zealand
Great experience from sign in, watching groups in front of us, putting our gear on,getting our briefing on the hand signals with Ash who was awesome and then into it, a real buzz from start to finish we enjoyed it hard out
6. Basecamp Adventures Queenstown Climbing Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Queenstown’s new Climbing Centre *Clip ‘n Climb arena with themed climbing challenges that provide exciting active entertainment for everyone. *Sport Climbing Wall has top-rope and lead climbing routes, plus an Olympic-style speed wall - there is no better place to climb, whatever your ability and experience. *200sqm of bouldering, with a huge variety of terrain including LED moonboard and cave
Reviewed By JosieB474
Really fun activity for the kids (and adults). Great variety of fun climbs, with different levels of challenges for everybody, not just your bog standard climbing wall. Fantastic staff - we made a very last minute booking, arrived a few minutes late, kid number three promptly threw up right at the entrance! The staff didn't stress at all, helped us clear up and got the other kids climbing straight away.
7. Skyline Queenstown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12,957 reviews
Take a ride in Queenstown’s iconic Gondola and immerse yourself in spectacular panoramic views of Queenstown and the surrounding mountains. But there’s more! When you get to the top, discover a host of family-friendly activities on offer. Get your fix of downhill fun with the Skyline Luge, settle in for a relaxing evening with the best of New Zealand and international cuisine at Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar, or journey into the hidden world of the night sky with Skyline’s guided Stargazing experience. Located an easy five minute walk from the centre of town, a visit to Skyline Queenstown is a must do!
Reviewed By MrNeville - Melbourne, Australia
The skyline is unbelievable, I highly recommend doing this if you’re in Queenstown, It give you amazing views up the top, great cafe with a lot of selections and the luge is a must. For kids 5 plus rides would be recommended but for adults I wouldn’t bother buying more than 3. It’s a good experience but the track isn’t that long. Highly recommend doing it all tho
8. Queenstown Ice Arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
The coolest place in Queenstown! Now showcasing the only ice bumper cars in the Southern Hemisphere!The Queenstown Ice Arena offers a great value, super fun, all-weather activity for all ages and abilities. Whether you're a seasoned skating pro, or someone taking to the ice for the first time we will provide an unforgettable Ice Experience. You can book your visit on our website OR in-person during public skate hours. What You Will Experience: Set in the idyllic Queenstown Gardens, just a short stroll from the town centre, Queenstown Ice Arena also provides a fully licensed Cafe & Bar featuring local craft beers and wines. We've got something for everyone - from cute penguin skating pals and ice sleds for the kids & adults, to hockey sticks and gear hire to try your shot at Ice Hockey- all set under our amazing LED light display!
Reviewed By WilsonLin - Coquitlam, Canada
Had alot of fun skating around here. We don't usually skate but it was a good time, highly recommend it if you have some time to kill and you're in the area!
9. Mini Golf Queenstown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
One of Queenstown's hidden gems. A well maintained outdoor Mini Golf with 18 original, fun and challenging holes. Set in a sheltered beautiful garden, there is always something new to admire. Don't wait till the last day of your holiday to visit. It's fun and affordable, to challenge your family and friends every day. Also it is very popular with our locals. Great fun for all ages, just a short stroll from Town! Please be mindful that as an outdoors course, we are subject to the weather and our opening hours may change unexpectedly due to this and also may differ between Summer & Winter. It's a good idea to call if in doubt. There is no need to pre-book. Couples normally take about 50min and bigger groups need to allow between 90 to 120min depending on how many players. Thank you, we look forward to having you play with us and having a wonderful, fun day!
Reviewed By Shonbon
Haven’t played mini golf in years and was very enjoyable to reconnect at this mini golf place! Beautiful flowers all around with a little fish pond. The holes were a lot more challenging than I thought and was the perfect activity to do after the skyline! I do think the prices are a liiiiiittle steep but was offered a discount when we wanted to play again. Very enjoyable and would absolutely come back.
10. Fear Factory Queenstown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,362 reviews
Experience adrenaline fuelled action at Fear Factory Queenstown's haunted house! Follow a trail of red lights through our dark hallways and meet real actors, real frights and have real fun, in this live interactive experience. Be brave, grab tight hold of your best friends and enjoy the horrors that lurk in our spooky halls!
Reviewed By millerbecca - Launceston, Australia
This place scared even horror movie hardened teens!!! Thoroughly recommended for those who don’t mind a good scare!
