100 MILLION RIDES. 100 MILLION SMILES.
From first-timers to faithful returners, we've shared the ride of a lifetime with thrill-seekers worldwide.
OUR JOURNEY TO 100 MILLION
From humble beginnings to a global phenomenon, learn more about our journey to becoming the world’s most loved gravity-fuelled ride.
First Luge opens in Rotorua, New Zealand (1985)
Second Luge opens in Queenstown, New Zealand (1998)
Skyline Luge goes international and opens in Mont-Tremblant, Canada (2003)
Skyline Singapore opens it's doors marking Skyline's arrival into Asia (2005)
The Calgary site joins the family (2013), the longest track we operate at 1.8 kilometers long
Hello Korea – Tongyeong becomes the first Korean Luge site Skyline opens (2017)
50 million Luge rides worldwide - wooohooo! (2020)
Luge proves a hit in Korea, and our second Skyline Luge site opens in Busan (2021)
Rotorua's tracks get an overhaul with 3 new tracks and upgrades to the existing ones (2022)
Skyline Luge opens its first Malaysian site in Kuala Lumpur (2023)
100 million Luge rides worldwide - that's a whole lot of Luge! (2025)
100
Million Luge Rides
20+
Kilometers Of Tracks
8
Global Locations (And Counting)
40
Years Of Gravity-Fuelled Thrills
Now that’s a whole lotta Luge – and history.
To celebrate this epic milestone, we’re throwing one massive global celebration and you’re invited!
There are some amazing prizes up for grabs, and it all kicks off right here in Queenstown. Ride the Luge, join the fun, and enter for your chance to win. There will be instant giveaways, exclusive merch, and a global travel giveaway!
Let’s celebrate making history together.
" The Gondola ride is great; certainly one of the steeper ones I've been on. The views are spectacular. The Luge, a sort of gravity powered go-kart, is hugely enjoyable and popular. We bought the 3 ride ticket, which I think is the minimum for a really good experience. "
72shanks – Trip Advisor
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JUNE
Visit any Skyline Luge location during June for your chance to win instant prizes!
Every rider has a chance to be a winner as we celebrate this epic milestone – and even if you can’t make it, share your Luge memories with us to win an epic global travel prize.
Instant Win Prizes
No matter which Skyline site you visit this June, we're celebrating with lots of chances to win unique giveaway.
Onsite Events
Every site is running their own unique celebrations to mark the 100 million ride milestone!
Win A Trip
We're giving anyone who's got a memory to share from the Queenstown Luge the chance to win
WIN A TRIP TO SINGAPORE!
See how you could win a trip to Skyline Luge in Singapore – all by simply sharing a photo from your visting to Queenstown’s iconic Luge!