The Vortex Slide
Queenstown’s newest gravity-fuelled ride!
Introducing The Vortex Slide
The Vortex Slide is Skyline Queenstown’s newest gravity-fuelled ride, packed with twists, turns, and fast-flowing fun. Race through 48 metres of track as gravity takes over, building speed on a 20-metre descent and reaching up to 35km/h on your way down.
Whether you’re chasing your next adrenaline hit or adding something new to your Skyline adventure, The Vortex Slide delivers an unforgettable ride for thrill-seekers, friends, and families alike.
Available to purchase on-site only.
Feel the rush on Skyline’s newest attraction
Designed for speed, fun, and unforgettable moments
Highlights
A gravity-fuelled ride with twists, turns, and flowing track designed for fun and excitement.
Ride solo or tandem — perfect for both thrill-seekers and families. Children over 85cm tall and 2 years of age can ride tandem with an adult.
Race through 48m of track and a 20m descent delivering a true adrenaline rush.
Reach speeds up to 35km/h as you race to the bottom.
Available to purchase on-site only.
Frequently Asked Questions:
You can purchase your Vortex Slide onsite at Skyline Queenstown. Tickets can be purchased from the ticketing desk on arrival.
Children must be at least 6 years old and over 110 cm to ride solo. Younger or smaller children (aged 2+) can ride tandem with an adult. Maximum weight limit is 130kg per slider, or combined total weight of 130kg for tandem sliders.
The Vortex Slide can reach speeds of up to 35km per hour.
GoPro cameras are permitted if securely mounted using a chest strap. Handheld cameras, selfie sticks, or any unsecured devices are not allowed on the slide.
Yes, accessibility is assessed case-by-case. Guests must be able to get into the sack, and sit independantly through twists and turns of the slide. Our staff can assist with special arrangements where possible.
The slide features built-in LED lighting. Guests with sensitivity to light may find the experience
uncomfortable. We recommend considering this before riding.
Vortex Slide Safety Restrictions & Terms & Conditions
To ride The Vortex Slide, you must be in good health and free of heart conditions, motion sickness, back problems, or other physical limitations. For safety reasons, expectant mothers are not permitted to ride.
The Vortex Slide has built-in LED lighting. Guests with sensitivity to light may find the experience uncomfortable. We recommend considering this before riding.
All Vortex Slide users must follow the safety restrictions. Restrictions and guidelines for the Vortex Slide are displayed at the entrance to the slide and on the safety page.
The Vortex Slide Terms & Conditions can be found here, along with our full Terms and Conditions.
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