The iconic Skyline Queenstown gondola has recently been completed and is now open to the public.
The goldola, completed by Doppelmayr New Zealand, was officially launched last week, on Friday, June 30, and features 35 cabins, each carrying up to 10 passengers.
Operating at speeds of up to five meters per second, the gondola can transport 6000 people per hour to-and-from the summit of Bob’s Peak – a 300 per cent increase from the previous system.
Doppelmayr NZ CEO Garreth Hayman says the new gondola system is a fantastic and timely celebration of the 35-year partnership between Doppelmayr NZ and Skyline Queenstown.
“We are beyond excited about the successful completion of this project. Over the course of a 10-week changeover period, our team has worked alongside Skyline Queenstown to achieve a feat of engineering that has required meticulous planning, coordination and precision execution.
“We take great pride in delivering innovative and world-class ropeway solutions that revolutionise the way people experience iconic destinations. The Skyline Queenstown project marks a significant milestone in our company’s history, and we are thrilled to be part of this extraordinary journey, offering visitors a unique and unforgettable perspective of Queenstown’s breathtaking landscapes,” he says.
The Skyline Queenstown gondola project embodies Doppelmayr NZ’s commitment to excellence in engineering, safety and sustainability, says Garreth.
“A highlight of this process was the installation of the 10 new towers, which required our team to skilfully airlift each tower onto the site, where they have been strategically positioned to provide stability and reliability. The advanced technology employed in the gondola system guarantees a smooth and secure ride for all passengers, and the ropeway system has zero local emissions thanks to its electric drive.”
