What makes it 84% Kids-Friendly: Kids over 6 can hike or ride gondola, race the luge, join zipline, dine buffet, and staff provide child tickets; only the track is too tough for little ones, so plan energy and cost.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Time to hike Tiki Trail, enjoy the viewing deck and try a family luge run without rushing.
Panoramic Viewing Deck:
Wide platforms at Top Station offering 220° views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.
Tip: Visit at sunrise or late afternoon for softer light and fewer crowds.
Tiki Trail Hike:
2.1 km forest track climbing 480 m from Gondola base to Top Station with steps and switchbacks.
Tip: Wear sturdy shoes, pack water, and let kids take breaks at rest spots along the way.
Skyline Luge:
Gravity-powered rides on banked corners and tunnels with tandem options for young children.
Tip: Book Gondola+Luge tickets online; pair children under 6 with an adult for NZD 5 unlimited rides.
Market Kitchen Café:
Casual café with wood-fired pizzas, burgers and a children’s menu.
Tip: Order takeaway snacks to enjoy at the outdoor picnic tables after your hike.

Melissa Smith
Really recommend, such a beautiful trail, it is undergoing work so starts in a slightly different place. It was rainy and cloudy when we did it but it was still really lovely. Wasnt too hard either and you can take your time. Uneven of course in parts due to it being in a woodland but the path is really well marked. So glad that i did this trail! I would say it took about an hour to go up
Mario
This trail goes uphill—it's definitely not an easy walk. Once you find the starting point though, it's well marked throughout. Great views from the top, and you'll save money by skipping the cable car.
Paul Thomson
Takes just under an hour. Mixture of rocks and exposed tree roots. Quite steep in some places. Would definitely be slippery if it was wet. It was fun to watch the people of the zip line wizzing through the trees. No water on the trail.
Bernard Krasicki
Trail is beautiful. It’s very rocky. Easier going up than down for me. It is a hiking trail and can be steep at times. There is a gondola at top if you don’t want to walk down. Round trip for me was 2 plus hours. I spent time taking pictures. Bring water.
Maria Zeee
Very scenic hike, one of the best. Very straight up and down but not too difficult. Best of it all is u can save big bucks riding the gondola. 😅 The valley part is tge trailhead us hidden sooo well that u can hardly find it. I also got lost on the way down past the wooden statue. Need to have better signage for people to find it.
Summer: start before 10am to avoid midday sun and bring sun hats. Winter: check trail conditions for ice and dress in layers.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Gondola return (2 adults + 2 children) | NZD 192 |
| Adult Skyline Luge packs (2×3 rides) | NZD 172 |
| Child Skyline Luge packs (1 solo + 1 tandem) | NZD 138 |
| Lunch at Market Kitchen Café (4 persons) | NZD 60 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 562 |
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