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Does Queenstown have a luge?

Does Queenstown have a luge?

Skyline Luge has become a worldwide favourite and a must-do activity while in Queenstown. Jump in your specialised Luge cart and enjoy a thrilling, gravity fuelled downhill ride.

How long does it take to go up the gondola Queenstown?

about 5 minutes
The Queenstown gondola takes about 5 minutes to get from bottom to top and the same amount of time to get down again.

Is Queenstown luge scary?

There’s definitely an adrenaline rush, because you’re zooming down the hill! Another bit of the experience which people might find scary is the mini open ski-lift you have to take up to the top of the luge course. This is totally safe, but if you don’t like heights, you might find this a bit daunting!

Is the Queenstown luge open in winter?

Take in the stunning night-time backdrop of Queenstown and the surrounding mountains as you take on 1600m of twists, turns and dippers on our bright-coloured, purpose-built Night Luge. You’ll quickly find that once is never enough! Night Luge runs during Winter season.

Is Queenstown Luge safe?

Our main aim is to get you having fun, but we do have rules to keep you and everyone else safe. All Luge riders must adhere to the Luge Code of Conduct and receive a full safety briefing from our trained Luge instructors prior to their first Luge ride.

Is there a weight limit for the Luge in Queenstown?

Chairlift: Children must be at least 135cm in height to be allowed to ride on the Chairlift alone. Children must be at least 85cm in height to be allowed to ride on the Chairlift with an adult. There are no weight restrictions for the chairlift or Luge.

Can you do Luge without gondola?

No. The Luge tracks will not take you down to the Gondola base. You will complete all Luge rides at the end of the Luge track which is at the Skyline complex.

Is there a weight limit for the Luge?

There are no weight restrictions for the chairlift or Luge.

Is there a weight limit on Luge?

Do you need to wear shoes on the Luge?

Keep your feet in the Luge cart at all times. Footwear must be worn at all times.

Does the Luge have a weight limit?

Does Luge run in rain?

The Luge is open from 9am – dusk daily and operates in almost all weather conditions including rain or snow.

How old do you have to be to ride the luge in Queenstown?

Children under the age of 6 years old or under 110cm can ride the Luge in tandem on the Blue Track, with an adult aged 15+ years at a cost of $5 for unlimited rides (Future Luge Rider). Infants can ride in tandem with an adult provided they can walk unassisted and fit a helmet.

Is the Skyline Luge open in Queenstown?

Skyline Queenstown is open from 10am today under Covid-19 Delta Level 2 restrictions. For more information click here. Take the driving seat with the gravity-fuelled Skyline Luge, the global thrill ride for all ages. Our purpose-built Luge carts put you in complete control as you take on over 1600 metres of banked corners, tunnels and dippers.

Where to go on the Skyline Gondola in Queenstown?

Skyline Queenstown is a ‘must-see’ attraction during your visit to Queenstown. Enjoy the spectacular panorama on the Gondola ride with breathtaking views of the mountains and Lake Wakatipu, and then jump on the Skyline Luge for the fastest fun on wheels!

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Ruth Doyle