Queenstown

Super fun! Thrilling and exciting ride. The price is worth every turn of the shotover boat!! They provided safety precautions prior to the activity so everyone doesn’t have to worry. You should just listen to the boat driver and take it seriously. The whole experience is really worth it and I can say it’s one of my core memories from my ZQN travel. Hoping to try this again when we plan to come back!

Great experience and can’t leave Queenstown without trying this jet boat! Tip to bring a beanie, waterproof jacket and maybe a phone case with a strap. You’ll get water in your ear so cover it if you can.

Bylo to dlouhé, vzrušující a zábavné. Pokud budete reagovat dostatečně nadšeně, instruktor vám dopřeje spoustu vzrušujících otoček. Doporučujeme si vzít nepromokavou a větruodolnou bundu nebo pláštěnku (s kapucí), protože vlasy se vám určitě namočí! S poutkem na mobil se nemusíte bát, že vám telefon při natáčení nebo focení vyletí z ruky!

It was truly a wonderful experience! Riding the jet boat, we weaved and sped upstream through magnificent mountains and rivers. The driving skills were top-notch, and the 360-degree spins were thrilling and fun. Paddling downstream in the inflatable raft was leisurely and effortless, as long as you could steer. Passing through the more turbulent sections looked nerve-wracking, but with the coach's safe guidance, everyone moved forward smoothly. We even enjoyed a delicious and hearty outdoor lunch midway. I really admire our coach, Michelle; she's like a superwoman! Her explanations were clear and humorous, and she's beautiful, smart, capable, and dedicated. She made my friend, who can't swim, feel completely at ease and happy throughout the trip! I give a big thumbs up to this company for their overall activity planning and teamwork!

My instructor, Sam, was thoughtful, explained things clearly, and made learning fun. He's a perfect coach! 🫵🏻🫶🏻 Here's a general overview of the process: Day Before: * First, head to the Queenstown city store to pick up your equipment. Take it back to your accommodation and bring it with you to the ski field/shuttle the next day. When you pick up your equipment, the staff will provide two hard cards (passes). * It's recommended to pick up your equipment in the city beforehand, otherwise, you'll have a long wait at the ski field. 📌 If you've added the city-to-ski-field shuttle service: * When booking, select your shuttle pick-up location. I chose the Crowne Plaza. The Klook system will display the departure time when you select your location. For my location, the departure was at 7:40 AM. It's always recommended to arrive 10-20 minutes early. * When boarding, the driver will confirm your reservation name and help load your snowboard/skis into the luggage compartment. You'll carry your ski boots and other personal items onto the bus yourself. * The bus will first stop at a parking lot halfway up the mountain to pick up other visitors who drove themselves. Once the bus is full, it will continue to the ski field, arriving around 9:30 AM. * The driver will explain on the bus that you'll take the same bus back. It's a good idea to take a photo or note down the license plate number, as it will make the return trip much easier. If you lose the hard card you received the day before: * Upon arriving at the ski field, go up the stairs, and the main hall is on your left. To the right of the main hall entrance, there are two self-service machines. * Scan the barcode from the attachment in the official ski resort's email (not Klook's email) to re-issue a soft card pass. If you need to change equipment: * If your ski boots, snowboard, or other equipment don't fit, you'll need to take your pass to the Rentals area and queue to exchange them. * Rentals is located to the right of the ticket counter in the main hall. Just join the queue. Lesson Process: * Lessons start at 10:30 AM. * After getting geared up, follow the crowd straight ahead, pass through the red archway, and look for the orange flag on your left. Inform the staff that you are attending the one-day beginner lesson, and they will help with group assignments. First Lesson: * Mainly focuses on basic techniques: putting on/taking off your snowboard, identifying your dominant foot, braking, S-turns, and how to use the magic carpet. * Afterward, you'll practice on a small gentle slope, then move to a slightly larger slope for actual skiing. Lunch Break: * You can leave your equipment on the small slope next to the lesson area. * Lunch is from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM. * Return to the meeting point promptly at 1:45 PM to continue the lesson. Second Lesson: * If the entire group is doing well overall: * The instructor will usually lead everyone down the small slope 1-2 times to warm up and assess their condition. * Then, you'll take the chairlift to the top of the mountain, and the instructor will guide you down the easiest beginner trail, usually for about 2 runs. Lessons end at 3:45 PM. Return Shuttle (for those who purchased round-trip transfers): * The shuttle bus departs at 4:15 PM. * Many people will queue near the ticket counter to board the bus, but you don't need to join that queue. * Walk towards the entrance stairs, turn right, and walk straight. You'll see many buses parked there. Find the same bus you took in the morning (which is why it was suggested to note the license plate earlier). * After the driver confirms your reservation name, you can board, and then it's a direct return to Queenstown city.

Overall, I had a great experience as a first time skier. What I liked: Contrary to some of the reviews I had read, I didn't need to collect my ski equipment the day before. Everything could be rented directly at the mountain, which saved a lot of time and effort carrying equipment around. The ski rental process was smooth, straightforward, and beginner-friendly My ski instructor was fantastic. Within just two hours, I was able to learn the basics and ski confidently enough to enjoy the slopes. There were multiple shuttle pick-up locations available, including one conveniently located right outside my holiday park. Areas for improvement: The collection process could be clearer. Ski passes needed to be collected from one location, rental clothing from another, and ski equipment from a third location. As a first-time visitor, this was a little confusing.

The resort opened one day later than our original booking due to weather, but we were informed promptly and still managed to ski/snowboard. As it was only the first day and snowfall wasn’t heavy yet, not all runs were open and only the practice slope was available, which was a bit of a pity. Overall, it was still worth the money and I would recommend it!

lots of different instructors so easy to find one that is suitable for you.

We went out on the RealNZ Milford Monarch. The Captain was very informative of the sights and history of the sound. He took us close to beautiful waterfalls for great photo ops. The cafe had good food and drinks. This is a beautiful experience worth the long drive