What's at the top of the Queenstown Gondola?
What's at the top of the Queenstown Gondola? Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar Dine at the top. Join us for a delicious buffet lunch or dinner overlooking stunning Queenstown at our famous Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar.
Do you need cash for gondola?
Good to know: Unless you pre-book a gondola tour, you'll have to pay cash for your gondola ride. So make sure you have enough money on you. Private Venice gondola tours that you can pre-book online are usually more expensive than the official rates.
How long does it take to go up the Queenstown Gondola?
The Queenstown gondola takes about 5 minutes to get from bottom to top and the same amount of time to get down again.
Is Skyline gondola worth it?
Starting with the good, Skyline Queenstown was a lot of fun and I'd highly recommend it. The gondola up itself is kind of cool but the viewing deck at the top has amazing views of Queenstown and is very spacious. The Luge is a must try.
Where can I catch the Gondola in Queenstown?
You can spot the Gondola from downtown Queenstown. It runs from the top of Brecon Street and heads straight up to Bob's Peak. The bottom terminal is a five minute walk from the town centre. 53 Brecon Street, Queenstown - click here for directions.
How high is the Queenstown Gondola above sea level?
Fun facts: Vertical rise: 450m (from 340m to 790m above sea level) Length: 730m. Average incline: 37.1°
Why is gondola ride so expensive?
Because gondolas are wildly expensive to build and maintain. They are fully handcrafted boats made out of wood using traditional techniques. There are only a few artisans left to build traditional Venetian boats and only the most skilled build and maintain gondole.
Is there a weight limit for the Queenstown Gondola?
There is no weight limit to any of these activities However, we do ask for it just for weight distribution throughout the helicopter.
What happened to Queenstown Gondola?
The Gondola cable was removed from the hillside, the tower replacement commenced and the terminal buildings began deconstruction. A crane removed the lower 2 Gondola towers and lifted the new towers into place. A Eurocopter B3 helicopter replaced the 3rd tower.
How many gondolas are there in Queenstown?
Skyline Queenstown has purchased 36 new 10-seat Doppelmayr gondolas from Austria, which will triple capacity at the popular tourist attraction – from 1000 visitors an hour to 3000.
Do you tip gondola drivers?
(While not required or even expected, if your gondolier does the full 35 minutes and entertains you en route, a 5–10 percent tip is appreciated; if he's surly or rushes through the trip, skip it.)
How many people can fit in a gondola?
How many people can fit in a gondola? The gondola can carry a maximum of 5 people, including children.