Ultimate Wanaka Competitors

Our family business was founded in Fiordland in the 1950s by tourism and conservation pioneers Les and Olive Hutchins. Sixty years later, we offer tourism experiences from Rakiura Stewart Island to Whakatipu Queenstown; including world-renowned cruises through Piopiotahi Milford Sound and Patea Doubtful Sound, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw. For us, the aim is still quite simple – to share the natural heritage and astounding beauty of the region with visitors – just as our founders intended.

One of the first sights to captivate visitors on their arrival to Queenstown is the distinctive outline of the Skyline complex, perched high above the town on Bob’s Peak. Exclusively accessed by scenic Gondola rising 450 vertical meters, Skyline Queenstown is a 'must-do' attraction during your visit to Queenstown, New Zealand. The 220 degree panoramic views from Coronet Peak to The Remarkables and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peak, are truly breath-taking. Skyline features a world class restaurant and bar – Stratosfare - offering premium cuisine with views to match. For something more casual, enjoy delicious tastes from around the world made fresh by our talented chefs in the Market Kitchen. Or, take a chairlift from the Skyline complex to access the Luge Top Station and start of the scenic and advanced Luge tracks where the young and young-at-heart, can experience the thrill of the downhill Luge in our non-motorised Luge carts. After dark, explore the beauty of the night sky with our Stargazing tours, for a unique and awe-inspiring experience. Or check what’s on at the Moonlight Theatre. We offer extensive private function facilities that can cater for any occasion, with all our function spaces designed to capture the magnificent views. Plus we are a Qualmark Enviro Gold & Endorsed Visitor Activity. With over 50 years of operation, Skyline Queenstown has welcomed over 10 million visitors since the original Gondola was installed in 1967. From humble beginnings, the proudly New Zealand owned and operated company has evolved into a world class facility, offering guests a unique and fun filled experience.

Founded in 1980, Cardrona Alpine Resort is New Zealand’s most popular ski area, where everyone’s a VIP – from beginners & families, to Olympic & X Games athletes. Cardrona’s 3 vast basins are home to NZ’s first cabin-style lift – the McDougall’s Express Chondola, & the Southern Hemisphere’s most extensive terrain parks & pipes. Wide, open trails offer some of NZ’s best snow conditions, thanks to high altitude & an innovative snow management system. Take an easy drive from Queenstown or Wanaka & be welcomed with genuine Kiwi hospitality. In the summer months Cardrona is open for mountain biking, carting, conferences & other alpine adventure activities. Cardrona is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Real Journeys Ltd.