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Highlights
- Start the unique Time Tripper adventure, an unparalleled underwater journey beneath Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's Queenstown.
- Before your time-traveling begins, discover a fascinating Māori love story projected onto a large screen, unveiling the legend of Lake Wakatipu.
- Experience a deep dive through history with Time Tripper: from Gondwanaland’s verdant forests to the meteor impact that ended the age of dinosaurs and reshaped our planet.
- Post-adventure, enjoy an exclusive view into Lake Wakatipu's underwater realm where you can observe diving ducks and rainbow trout up close.
- Did you know? The Time Tripper is Queenstown’s sole underwater theatre experience.
Your Experience
Dive into Queenstown’s Past & Beyond
Start an adventure with Time Tripper beneath Lake Wakatipu in this unique black light theatre. Descend two flights of stairs to encounter iconic diving ducks, slinky eels, and shimmering trout that come alive once fed during your visit! As you take a seat, prepare for the show as a large screen lowers and your time-travel pilot greets you. Before embarking on this journey through time, explore the Māori legend of Lake Wakatipu—a fascinating tale filled with love and mystery.
A Thrilling Journey Through Time
Board your time-travel jet for an exhilarating leap 90 million years into the past. Explore a prehistoric Gondwanaland teeming with ancient sea creatures, including Murray, its enigmatic underwater resident. Witness pivotal events like the Cretaceous meteor impact and New Zealand's formation, as well as the rise of the Southern Alps. Experience hovering above a massive glacier that carves out Lake Wakatipu before returning to present-day Queenstown. As you ascend from your journey, enjoy 15 minutes of mesmerizing wildlife viewing in a vibrant underwater world.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to the Time Tripper
- A 15-minute virtual presentation at Time Tripper
- Underwater viewing lasting 15 minutes
- Personal expenses
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Must Know
- Wear white, fluorescent, or neon clothing to enhance your experience in the black light theatre.
- Avoid bringing outdoor food and drinks into the venue as they are not permitted inside.
- Please note that filming or recording during the movie is prohibited.
- The Time Tripper experience is not wheelchair accessible due to its location 5 meters below water, accessed by two flights of stairs.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your show to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
Show your ticket at Main Town Pier.
Address: Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand .
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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