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Best Things to Do in Queenstown, solo trip
NZONE Skydive Queenstown is 95% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can easily book a tandem jump, use the free coach, lockers, Wi-Fi and toilets, and enjoy 9–15 k ft freefall with full instructor support, so it almost perfectly fits adventure-focused travel.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Solo skydive at NZone in Queenstown.
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I JUMPED 9,000 FT out of a plane | NZONE Skydive in Queenstown (FULL VIDEO) ✈️ 🪂
3.4K views • 1 year ago
Average price
US$ 213.84
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Shotover Canyon Swing is 94% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can jump in many styles, book extra jumps cheaply, use the free town shuttle, and socialize in the nine-person group, making the intense swing almost perfectly suited.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Queenstown Jet Boat - RealNZ is 92% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can book any seat, ride the free shuttle, and enjoy 95 km/h spins and canyon views without needing companions, so the jet boat delivers top-level adrenaline and easy logistics.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Skyline Queenstown is 91% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveller can hike the Tiki Trail, ride the gondola, race the luge, mountain-bike, or join stargazing tours. Staff and facilities are efficient so moving around alone is easy and safe.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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Skyline Queenstown Will Burn Your Brakes and Blow Your Mind!
4.6K views • 2 years ago
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Shotover Jet Queenstown is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can book any departure, store gear in free lockers, and enjoy a 25-minute high-speed canyon ride that needs no companion, making it an easy, social, high-adrenaline outing.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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27 min
Shotover Jet | Full GoPro POV 4K | Queenstown 🇳🇿
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28 min
Experience an exhilarating ride on Shotover Jet Boat, Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
2.7K views • 8 months ago
Average price
US$ 84.71
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Queenstown Gardens is 90% Solo-Friendly
The gardens offer free lakeside trails, disc-golf, skating and quiet photo spots, all easy to reach on foot, so a lone traveler can spend flexible, low-cost time safely day or evening.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Hydro Attack is 90% Solo-Friendly
The one-seat shark craft is built for individual riders, offering full adrenaline control, quick 15-min sessions, and no companion logistics, making it almost ideal for solo thrill seekers.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Average price
US$ 91.75
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G Force Paragliding is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler books one seat, gets full pilot support, needs only 20–100 kg weight and a 10-min walk, making this thrilling, scenic activity easy and highly rewarding.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Average price
US$ 169.3
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Nevis Bungy/Swing/Catapult is 90% Solo-Friendly
All three thrill rides cater to single jumpers aged 13 + with thorough safety checks, free shuttle, and certificates, making it an iconic solo adrenaline goal despite high price.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Following BTS New Zealand | Ep.1 Nevis Swing + Catapult | #ARMYvlog #NewZealand
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World's Biggest Swing | Nevis Swing in Queenstown, New Zealand
3.5K views • 1 year ago
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The Nevis Bungy: New Zealand's Ultimate 134m Leap of Adrenaline
4.1K views • 2 years ago
Average price
US$ 170.45
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Lake Wakatipu is 90% Solo-Friendly
The lake offers plentiful solo-friendly hikes, bike trails, low-cost beaches, and easy tour sign-ups, while buses link town to trailheads, so independent exploration is convenient and safe.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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