Queenstown Alpine Adventure
Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world, and we've curated the best of it, minus the tourist traps. Over six days, we'll tackle legendary alpine summits, flowy river tracks, and the world-famous Routeburn. But we're adults, so we know that all work and no play makes for very grumpy quads. We've balanced the big mountain days with a dedicated recovery day featuring yoga, ice baths (yes, they're character-building), and a taste of Central Otago's finest liquid exports. It's the perfect mix of look at what I just ran and I'm never leaving this lakeside view.
Tour Highlights
- •The Big Two: Summit the iconic Ben Lomond and run the world-renowned Routeburn Track.
- •Fast & Wet: Swap the trail shoes for a life jacket with a jet boat ride on the Shotover River.
- •Active Recovery: Yoga, saunas, and ice baths - because your legs deserve an apology.
- •Liquid Assets: Wine tasting in the famous Otago region.
- •The Crew: Small groups, shared dinners, and zero tour buses.
What's Included
- ✓5 Nights' Accommodation: Your home base in Queenstown.
- ✓Fuel for the Mission: All breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners.
- ✓The Full Reset: Yoga, Sauna, Ice bath session, and daily stretch classes.
- ✓Adrenaline Included: Gondola ride and a Shotover River jet boat trip.
- ✓Expert Logistics: All transfers, trail support, and wine tasting included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Tuesday: Arrival & Run
Settle in and meet the crew. We'll have a quick trip briefing followed by a relaxed 7km run to shake off the travel and remind your legs what they're here for. We finish with our first group dinner to plot our mountain conquest.
Day 2 - Wednesday: Ben Lomond & Moonlight Track
We start with the Gondola (why climb what you can glide?) before beginning the push to Ben Lomond Summit. From there, it's panoramic ridgeline running across the Moonlight Track. We descend into Arthur's Point, where we trade the trail for a jet boat on the Shotover River. It's a high-octane finish to a big mountain day.
Day 3 - Thursday: Recovery & Queenstown Time
Today is about the Wellbeing part of our mission. A gentle walk, a yoga session to un-knot the muscles, and a sauna/ice bath circuit. The rest of the day is yours — explore the town, hit a spa, or just stare at the lake. We re-group for dinner.
Day 4 - Friday: Routeburn Adventure
A true bucket-list day. We head past Te Anau to the Routeburn. Alpine lakes, lush valleys, and the kind of dramatic peaks that make you forget you've been running for hours. On the way back, we'll stop in Glenorchy - feel free to take a dip in the river if you need a natural ice bath.
Day 5 - Saturday: River Trails & Local Flavours
A legs-out morning on a classic river trail. Think turquoise water and flowing, rolling tracks. On the way back to town, we stop for a local wine tasting - purely for medicinal purposes, obviously. One final group dinner to celebrate the week.
Day 6 - Sunday: Farewell Breakfast
One last breakfast together and a final group stretch before we say our goodbyes. You'll head home with tired legs, a full heart, and a very impressive camera roll.