Skyline Queenstown PhotoPass
Take Your Memories Home
Capture, Download & Share Your Memories
PhotoPass is included with every Gondola ticket and gives you access to professional photos taken throughout your visit to Skyline Queenstown.
Using photo-matching technology, PhotoPass helps automatically identify and collect photos of you during your experience, making it easy to find and download your favourite moments.
Your digital photos are free to download, so you can relive and share your Skyline adventure with family and friends. Printed photos are also available to purchase on site.
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How Skyline PhotoPass Works
1. Get Your PhotoPass
Receive a complimentary Skyline PhotoPass with your Gondola ticket. Annual and 3-Day Pass holders get one each visit.
2. Capture The Moment
Using Photo-Matching technology, we’ll automatically collect photos taken of you throughout your visit. Smile for the camera at our four photo locations:
- Gondola terminal
- Viewing deck
- Luge
- Chairlift
3. View & Download
Scan your PhotoPass QR code on your own device to view and download your photos.
OR visit a Photo Kiosk onsite and use Photo-Matching technology to instantly view and download your free digital photos.
4. Print Your Favourites
Love a photo? Print your favourites at the PhotoPass Retail Zone in the Upper Terminal or at the Luge Shelter by the chairlift.
5. Share The Experience
Share your Skyline memories with friends and family, and don’t forget to tag @skylinequeenstown.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Skyline PhotoPass is a photography service included with each Gondola ticket purchase that captures experiences at key locations around Skyline Queenstown. Enjoy a world-class photography experience included with each Gondola ticket purchase, with additional premium and print products available for purchase.
Luge Photography is sold separately and can be purchased at the Luge photo kiosk, located at the exit of the Luge.
Simply present the PhotoPass card at designated photo points, and the team will do the rest. Photos can be viewed and downloaded by scanning the QR code or entering the Photo Code online.
Yes, visit the Skyline PhotoPass Retail Zone at the top terminal to print photos. It’s a great way to keep physical reminders of the visit. Note that printing services are sold separately.
Photos will be available online for 3 months following the visit. Ensure memories are downloaded and saved!
If you prefer not to be included, please avoid areas where photos are taken. These locations are signposted, or you can speak to a PhotoPass team member for assistance.
You can access your photos in two ways:
QR or photo code: Scan your code at a kiosk or on your device to instantly retrieve your images.
Face search: Visit a Photo Kiosk, look into the camera, and the system will find your photos.
Once your photos appear, you can view and download them, or send them to yourself via email.
Photos and videos taken during your visit are processed using Amazon Rekognition, which analyses facial features to create a unique digital match.
At the end of your visit, you can access your photos by scanning your QR code (if you have one) or by using the face search feature at a Photo Kiosk. Simply look into the camera and your photos will be displayed.
Yes. Your data is stored on secure AWS servers. Staff do not have access to the facial recognition data created by Amazon Recognition.
We store the photos and videos taken during your visit, along with any associated photo codes.
Facial features are converted into a mathematical representation, which is used only to match and group your images.