What makes it 74% Couple-Friendly: Two adults get adjacent seats for the vivid short show and fish viewing, a fun filler in a date itinerary, though the entire visit lasts only about 30 minutes.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time for check-in, the 14-minute show, 15-minute viewing, and boarding stairs
Descend to the underwater theatre:
Walk down two flights of stairs under Lake Wakatipu to reach the viewing chamber
Tip: Hold the handrail and arrive early to avoid crowding on the stairs
Watch the time-travel cinema:
Enjoy a 14-minute animated journey from dinosaurs to modern Queenstown
Tip: Sit near the center for the best sound and screen view
Observe wild fish and ducks:
Spend 15 minutes watching eels, rainbow and brown trout, and diving ducks swim past the window
Tip: Stand close to the glass to catch the fish feeding, and note the dive patterns
Book online for a discount:
Purchase tickets via the KJet website special to save 10%
Tip: Book at least a day in advance to secure your preferred time slot

Kelli Boyd
Glorious find! Very informative of how Queenstown was formed, AI video dating back 15mil years until present day. The seats vibrate and it's captivating as intertwined with Maori legends. Ending with action packed activities you can do and you view the experience as if doing it yourself (first person POV) - exceptional value! (Screens come down and cover the under water viewing windows).
Kamil Adamski
Time Tripper is a short but memorable experience right in the heart of Queenstown. You purchase your ticket upstairs, then head down at your scheduled time to a cozy mini-theater located underwater! The experience starts with a chance to observe the local fish swimming right outside the large glass window — it’s a peaceful and mesmerizing view. Then, you’re shown a short film (around 10–20 minute...
Antonina Reinhold
We had voucher from booking and we needed an attraction just to kill time. The story which is been projected is interesting but over within 15Min. After that the ducks and the fisch on the lake get food, and as you are under the lake level you can observe them. I will never spend the full price which was 20$ for this.
Mike Austin
The attraction is one room under the pier with windows onto the harbour. Starts with 12 minute video about the pre history of the lake, geological past and Maori legends. This was ok but could have done so much more. The curtains raised and the fish were fed. Large fish, eels and ducks diving - really cool. However, we would have really liked a fish identification chart so we could know what we we...
Steven Fattore
The very friendly Emma sorted myself and two kids out with a Time Tripper visit. We were down at the foreshore quite early and were the only ones in the room for the viewing. The interactive movie was entertaining and done well. The Maori story was engaging. When the movie was done the screens raised and 100s of large fish, eels and ducks were there in their natural habitat for us to view. A nice ...
In summer, choose morning shows for active ducks; in winter, book around noon to benefit from better underwater light.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 2 adult tickets (KJet website special) | NZD 36 |
| Additional ticket fees | NZD 0 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 36 |
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