Skyline Queenstown
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Why go
- The top terminal on the slopes of Ben Lomond, 450 metres above Lake Wakatipu
- The view from the viewpoint over Lake Wakatipu, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Walter Peak
- The mountain biking park and hiking sites at the top; since 2011 the gondola also takes mountain bikes up
- The Taste of New Zealand buffet, with fresh seafood, salads, roast meats and desserts
Opening hours
Today09:30 – 21:00Show all
Games and difficulty
- Arrow track
- The gentler of the two luge tracks.
- Luge tracks
- Over 1,600 metres long.
Your first visit
- The address is 53 Brecon Street, at the top of the street.
- The main complex has a restaurant and bar, a cafe and a gift shop.
With kids
- The top site has a mountain biking park and hiking sites.
Shorts
History
Bob's Peak was a popular viewpoint, but its steep terrain made it hard to reach. Planning permission for the gondola came in 1965, and the company was then launched as a public company. Dumble became its first managing director. This site was the company's first location, established in 1967. The redevelopment adds a new gondola, a multistorey car park and two new main buildings. Work was paused in late 2020 because borders closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2023 a slip on Bob's Peak led to a NZ$10 million repair agreement.
- 1961A road is cut up the steep hill so visitors can reach the viewpoint.
- January 1964A chalet built on the peak opens.
- 17 November 1967The gondola opens officially and carries visitors up to the main complex.
- 1998The luge opens.
- February 2019The Environment Court approves the redevelopment of the site.
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- 2023The complex closes for nine weeks to install new gondolas.
- late 2023A new base terminal and ticketing hall open at the foot of the mountain.
- early 2024A new carpark building opens.
Sources: Skyline Queenstown - Wikipedia · Queenstown (New Zealand) - Wikivoyage (eat) · checked 17 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +64 3 441 0101
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Skyline Queenstown?
Skyline Queenstown is open every day, from 09:30 until 21:00.
How do you get up to Skyline Queenstown?
The gondola carries visitors up Bob's Peak to the main complex. The base terminal and ticketing hall are at the foot of the mountain.
Is there parking at Skyline Queenstown?
Yes. A new carpark building opened in early 2024.
Can you take a mountain bike up Bob's Peak at Skyline Queenstown?
Yes. Since 2011 the gondola has carried mountain bikes up the peak.
Which luge track at Skyline Queenstown is gentler?
The Arrow track is the gentler of the two luge tracks. The Dart track is steeper, with sharper turns.
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