Time Tripper: Hidden Underwater Theatre Experience

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NZD 20.54

About the place

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.

Location
Main Town Pier Marine Parade, Queenstown, New Zealand

Highlights

  • Explore the Time Tripper, a one-of-a-kind underwater experience, where you’ll journey through time beneath the surface of Queenstown’s famous lake.
  • Discover an ancient Māori love story on the big screen, revealing the legend of Lake Wakatipu before your journey through time begins.
  • Travel deep through time, from Gondwanaland’s lush forests to the meteor impact that wiped out the dinosaurs and reshaped Earth’s history.
  • After your time-travel adventure, enjoy a front-row seat to Lake Wakatipu’s underwater world where you can watch diving ducks and rainbow trout.
  • Did you know? Time Tripper is Queenstown’s only underwater theatre experience.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Entry to Time Tripper
  • 15-minute Time Tripper virtual show
  • 15-minute underwater viewing
  • Entry to Time Tripper
  • 15-minute Time Tripper virtual show
  • 15-minute underwater viewing

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Additional Information

Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.

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