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Is there a weight limit for the Queenstown Gondola?

There is no weight limit to any of these activities However, we do ask for it just for weight distribution throughout the helicopter.



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Even if you're just riding up for the views, it's well worth the price of admission. The adventure doesn't stop there either–from luge races to paragliding, this great attraction provides a huge variety of activities for those willing to take on some extra adrenaline.

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Gondolas give a unique perspective over exploring the city otherwise. The pros of the Gondola ride are having a closer and unmatched view of the city while the cons are the ride can be super expensive from the crowded tourist spots and overall.

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Early morning and after dark are generally good bets for a spontaneous gondola ride in Venice, while high-traffic periods are usually during the day and early evening.

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Fun facts: Vertical rise: 450m (from 340m to 790m above sea level) Length: 730m. Average incline: 37.1°

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The Gondola cable was removed from the hillside, the tower replacement commenced and the terminal buildings began deconstruction. A crane removed the lower 2 Gondola towers and lifted the new towers into place. A Eurocopter B3 helicopter replaced the 3rd tower.

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How many people can fit in a gondola? The gondola can carry a maximum of 5 people, including children.

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Because gondolas are wildly expensive to build and maintain. They are fully handcrafted boats made out of wood using traditional techniques. There are only a few artisans left to build traditional Venetian boats and only the most skilled build and maintain gondole.

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Good to know: Unless you pre-book a gondola tour, you'll have to pay cash for your gondola ride. So make sure you have enough money on you. Private Venice gondola tours that you can pre-book online are usually more expensive than the official rates.

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A gondola ride can last 30 minutes or 1 hour, but it's up to you. The prices we reported here are related to an hour tour. You can also ask the gondolier to take to some specific place you would like to see, according to his possibilities.

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Tipping Gondoliers in Venice For all of that, tipping your brawny, striped-shirt boat-pusher is not usually expected. A Venetian gondolier charges a fixed rate that's regulated by the city authorities. It covers the cost of the ride, regardless of passenger numbers or duration.

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Yes. Your credit card details aren't introduced until the very last step of the booking process, at which point you'll be redirected to a completely secure bank server where you carry out your payment.

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