Add-On Experiences

Complement your English Course with an Add-On Experience!

Essential Queenstown

The Essential package is SLEC's very own "must-do" list. Some of Queenstown's most famous attractions are included in this package. A mixture of action, views and exploration, we have compiled Queenstown's classic activities that you just can't miss!

SHOTOVER

JET

The world’s most exciting jet boat ride. It’s an experience like no other, blending pristine natural landscape with wall-to-wall canyon action from start to finish!

SKYLINE AND 5

LUGE RIDES

Take a scenic Gondola ride and take in the panoramic views of Queenstown and the surrounding mountains. Combine the scenery with some thrilling action on either the beginner or advanced luge

track.

THE LORD OF RINGS 4x4 TOUR

This scenic Glenorchy safari offers breath-taking mountain and forest views along the shore of Lake Wakatipu towards Glenorchy and the Paradise Valley. Visit filming locations from LOTR, The Hobbit, X-men Origins: Wolverine, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and others.

KAWARAU BRIDGE BUNGY OR ZIPTREK

As you shuffle out to the edge of the bridge, heart pounding and mind racing, remember this – you’ve

found yourself at the World Home of Bungy. If you would like something a little lower on the adrenaline scale but you still want to be outdoors with stunning views, opt for Ziptrek instead.

Adventure Queenstown

Queenstown is famous for extreme activities delivered in and around stunning landscapes. The rivers you ride will be clear and sparkling, the canyons you will swing in/climb on will be rugged and rocky, and the mountains you will ski down or freefall past will be nothing short of majestic.

NEVIS SWING

Introducing the Most Famous Swing in the World. You’ll complete the 300m arc, bellowing at the top of your lungs, wanting to do it all over again once you’re back on solid ground.

SHOTOVER OR SKIPPERS JET BOAT

Raft and prepare to take a rapid in the face as you hold on during this four hour paddle experience or, in winter, thrilling jet boat ride through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River.

SKYDIVE GLENORCHY

Jump from a plane and freefall at 200kph over Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Freefall amongst New Zealand's boundless skies and magnificent mountains.

CLIMIBING LESSON OR DAY SKI

Feel the excitement of a half day guided rock climbing experience or, in winter, ski in a spectacular roller coaster terrain in one of New Zealand's most exciting

ski resort destinations.

Scenic Queenstown

This package puts together different ways to experience the grand alpine landscape of the Wakatipu region. This package is set at a slower pace than our others but is equally as unforgettable, as you soak up the natural beauty that makes this a town fit for a Queen!

QUEENSTOWN EXPLORE TOUR

Experience the top attractions in and around Queenstown. Explore historic Arrowtown, sample local honey, taste Gibbston Valley's cheese and enjoy the incredible views of the Shotover River and Lake Wakatipu.

KIWI BIRDLIFE AND SKYLINE GONDOLA

TSS EARNSLAW STEAMSHIP CRUISE AND WALTER PEAK FARM TOUR

This is a New Zealand farming tour like no other – a visit to the Walter Peak High Country Farm and the perfect opportunity to spend a relaxing few hours enjoying the interactive experience. Includes a scenic cruise on board the vintage TSS Earnslaw.

HORSE TREK IN GLENORCHY OR GLENORCHY TOUR

Enjoy a gentle walking-paced horse ride along beautiful braided rivers and stunning scenery. Alternatively, you can experience Glenorchy from the comfort of a luxury vehicle.

Super Add-On Multi-Activity Packages:

Perfect for those who have limited time and want to make the most of it. You will experience the activities included in your chosen Add-On, plus two weekend trips!

Ski or Snowboard:

Combine breathtaking alpine views with exciting winter sports. Practise your turns, jumps or just staying upright and head up the mountains on afternoons or weekends with your fellow students from around the world!

Work Placement:

Students holding a Working Holiday Visa have the option of adding on a Work Placement fee to their English course. The Work Placement programme is structured to include one-to-one support from our long-term local staff who have all the tips and tricks of how to find the right job for you in Queenstown.

Wine Experience:

Sample some world-famous Central Otago Pinot Noir right on the doorstep of the cellar! Those with a keen interest in wine, or even those who just want to explore beautiful, serene vineyards, will delight in visiting multiple wineries/restaurants that all have something unique and different to offer.

Farmstay:

Your accommodation on this working farm looks out to Mount Aspiring National Park and is the perfect remote getaway to finish off your SLEC experience after your English course. Your friendly Kiwi host family will welcome you to their home and invite you to do as little or as much as you like on the farm in this rural alpine environment. There is also an option to be dropped by your hosts at the start to the Routeburn track and "tramp" one of the famous Great Walks.

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