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.
What to bring
Wear something white, florescent, or neon and watch yourself glow up as you head down the stairs into the black light theatre.
What’s not allowed
Outdoor food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
No filming or recording is allowed during the movie.
Accessibility
This experience is not wheelchair accessible as the observatory is 5 metres below the water and accessed by two flights of stairs.
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 .