Time Tripper Tickets

Dive into Queenstown’s past & beyond

Step into Time Tripper and journey beneath Lake Wakatipu into a black light theatre. As you descend two flights of stairs, you’ll spot famous diving ducks, slinky eels, and shimmering trout—but the real show begins once they get fed after your adventure! Once seated, a large screen lowers, and your time-travel pilot welcomes you. Before the big jump, experience the Māori legend of Lake Wakatipu, a tale of love and mystery.

A thrilling journey through time

Blast off in your time-travel jet, leaping 90 million years into the past. Explore a prehistoric Gondwanaland teeming with ancient sea creatures—including Murray, a mysterious underwater resident. Witness the Cretaceous meteor impact, the formation of New Zealand, and the rise of the Southern Alps. Hover inside a massive glacier carving out Lake Wakatipu before landing back in present-day Queenstown. The screen rises to reveal a thriving underwater world, where you’ll enjoy 15 minutes of mesmerizing wildlife viewing.

Time Tripper Tickets

Immerse yourself in Queenstown’s enchanting waters by diving into the Time Tripper, an underwater theatre experience that invites you to explore the mysteries of Lake Wakatipu. Embark on a journey through time, where ancient Māori legends and geological transformations come alive beneath the surface. Crafted for explorers of history, devotees of nature, and seekers of wonder, this unique voyage takes you from Gondwanaland’s verdant forests to the cataclysmic meteor impact that reshaped Earth's landscape. The Time Tripper is Queenstown’s only underwater theatre experience, offering a mesmerizing view of Lake Wakatipu’s aquatic life and the legendary tale of its origins. This captivating adventure weaves together ancient storytelling and scientific exploration, creating unforgettable encounters while understanding the limitations of human knowledge in nature's vastness.

Discovering Māori Legend Beneath the Surface

Experience Lake Wakatipu’s underwater theatre during your tour where the ancient Māori legend unfolds on a big screen. This segment showcases the story of how Pūkohoka and Whakatipu, star-crossed lovers whose tragic tale shaped the lake's formation. The vivid narrative is brought to life through stunning visuals and dramatic storytelling, providing an immersive insight into Maori culture’s rich history and mythology.

Journey Through Geological Time

Explore the depths of Gondwanaland during your journey where lush forests and ancient ecosystems are recreated in breathtaking detail. Witness the cataclysmic impact that reshaped Earth's surface, ushering in new eras and life forms. This segment offers a comprehensive view of geological transformations through captivating visual effects and educational content.

Marvel at Lake Wakatipu’s Underwater World

Access an underwater viewing area included in the tour package where you can observe diving ducks and rainbow trout swimming gracefully beneath the surface. The clarity of the water allows for a unique front-row seat to aquatic life, creating memorable encounters with nature's beauty.

Tour Highlights

• Discover ancient Māori legend on big screen vividly
• Journey through geological time from Gondwana’s forests
• Witness meteor impact reshaping Earth in immersive visuals
• Marvel at underwater world of diving ducks and rainbow trout
• Enjoy Queenstown's only underwater theatre experience uniquely
• Immerse in captivating storytelling blending history with science

Immersed for explorers of the unknown, enchanted by nature’s majesty, and captivated by ancient wisdom, this underwater journey weaves together past and present like a tapestry woven from threads of time and wonder.