Skyline Gondola
Skyline Gondola in Australia Tours
The Skyline Queenstown Gondola is one of New Zealand’s most scenic cable-car experiences, carrying visitors from Queenstown up the slopes of Bob’s Peak. The journey provides spectacular views over Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding Southern Alps.
At the summit, visitors can enjoy panoramic viewpoints and explore the surrounding alpine landscape. The Skyline complex also offers attractions and activities including scenic walks, mountain biking, luge rides and dining with panoramic views.
The gondola ride is particularly impressive as it climbs above Queenstown, revealing sweeping views of the town, lake and rugged mountain ranges. With its combination of spectacular scenery, adventure and relaxation, Skyline Gondola is a highlight of any Queenstown visit.

What is included & excluded
- Entry: Skyline Queenstown Gondola is a ticketed attraction providing a scenic cable-car journey from Queenstown to Bob's Peak. A valid ticket is required.
- Booking: Advance booking is recommended, particularly during weekends, school holidays, and peak tourist periods. Combined gondola and activity packages may also be available.
- Operating Hours: Operating hours vary according to the season, weather, maintenance, and daily operating schedule.
- Duration: The gondola journey itself takes approximately 5 minutes each way, while visitors should allow 1–3 hours for the overall experience, depending on activities and sightseeing.
- Scenic Views: The gondola provides panoramic views over Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables, and surrounding mountains.
- Photography: Photography and video recording are generally permitted for personal use. Visitors should follow safety instructions while taking photographs.
- Accessibility: Gondola cabins and the main Skyline facilities provide accessibility options, although access to individual activities and walking tracks may vary.
- Children: Children are welcome but must remain under appropriate adult supervision. Individual activities may have separate age or height requirements.
- Safety: Guests must follow staff instructions, remain within designated areas, and comply with all gondola boarding and disembarkation procedures.
- Weather Conditions: Gondola operations may be delayed, suspended, or temporarily closed because of strong winds, storms, lightning, heavy snow, poor visibility, or other adverse weather conditions.
- Walking Trails: Visitors exploring Bob's Peak should remain on designated trails and be prepared for changing mountain weather and uneven terrain.
- Food & Beverages: Restaurants and cafés are available at the Skyline complex. Outside food and beverages may be subject to venue restrictions.
- Cancellation/Refund: Cancellation and refund conditions depend on the ticket type and Skyline booking terms. Packages containing additional activities may have separate conditions.
- Changes to Service: Gondola schedules, activity availability, and operating arrangements may change due to weather, maintenance, safety requirements, or operational circumstances.
- Important: The Skyline Gondola offers spectacular 360-degree views of Queenstown and the surrounding Southern Alps, making it one of the city's most popular scenic experiences. Visitors should check current operating conditions and ticket information before travelling.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation and refund conditions for the Skyline Gondola depend on the ticket type and booking terms applicable at the time of purchase. Any permitted cancellation, refund, or date change will be processed according to Skyline Queenstown's applicable terms. If the Gondola is booked as part of a guided tour, excursion, or travel package, the cancellation and refund conditions of the respective booking will apply.
If the Gondola service is affected or cancelled due to adverse weather, operational issues, or safety reasons, alternative arrangements or a refund may be offered in accordance with the operator's policy.
Terms & conditions
- Admission is subject to a valid ticket or confirmed booking.
- Guests should arrive at the designated Gondola terminal before the scheduled travel time.
- Visitors must follow the instructions of Skyline staff, operators and authorised personnel.
- Guests must comply with all cableway safety, boarding and emergency procedures.
- Visitors must remain within designated passenger areas, platforms, paths and viewing areas.
- Guests must not interfere with Gondola cabins, doors, cables or operating equipment.
- Children must remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult.
- Visitors should exercise caution when boarding and disembarking and follow staff instructions at all times.
- Visitors must remain on designated walking tracks and approved areas when exploring Bob's Peak.
- Guests must not enter closed, restricted or staff-only areas.
- Visitors should wear weather-appropriate clothing and suitable footwear, particularly when walking outdoors.
- Visitors must not damage, remove or interfere with vegetation, rocks, wildlife, structures or other natural features.
- Littering, vandalism and pollution are prohibited.
- Visitors must not feed, chase, touch or deliberately disturb wildlife.
- Photography for personal use is generally permitted, subject to Skyline and activity-specific restrictions.
- Commercial photography, professional filming or organised photo shoots may require prior permission.
- Individual activities such as the Luge, Zipline, mountain biking and other experiences have separate age, height, weight, health and safety requirements.
- Gondola services and outdoor activities may be delayed, modified, suspended or cancelled because of strong winds, snow, rain, lightning, extreme weather, maintenance or safety requirements.
- Operating hours, activity availability and schedules may change without prior notice.
- Visitors are responsible for their personal belongings.
- Cancellation and refund conditions depend on the specific Skyline ticket, package or booking channel.
- If Skyline suspends Gondola operations or an activity because of weather, technical issues or safety concerns, refunds, rescheduling or alternative arrangements will be handled according to the applicable booking conditions.
- Late arrival or failure to attend may result in loss of the booking without refund, subject to the ticket terms.
- If the Skyline Gondola is booked as part of an organised Queenstown sightseeing package, the tour operator's cancellation and refund policy will also apply.
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