Environmental efforts have been a part of the Segway offering in Queenstown for some time. Since 2006 we’ve been providing experiences on this alternative mode of transport. Introducing a fun alternative The company was originally called Segway on Queenstown. The name was abbreviated to Segway on Q in 2008. The Read more
Sweet 16! Segway on Q celebrates it’s 16th birthday this November. In 2006 I opened the business (then Segway on Queenstown) to our first customer on 1st November. Back then Airbnb hadn’t yet been founded and Kindle and Android were yet to be released. Facebook hadn’t even gone global nor had the Read more
Conservation Week 2022 was held earlier this month. Segway on Q took a moment to act for nature. Wilding Pines Segway on Q customers took a few minutes at the start of our tours to help with the control of wilding pines. These invasive plants spread very easily. In doing Read more
Segway on Q along with Grace Beauty & Massage provided some community support recently in the form of a garage sale fundraiser. Donated goods Andrea, from Queenstown Community Cats, provided most of the items for sale. Further donations were received from friends and other members of the Queenstown community who Read more
Segway on Q attains Silver Award from Qualmark! Owner/operator Kevin Hey is chuffed to receive this recognition as a quality tourism business. What is Qualmark Qualmark provides evidence that a business has been independently validated as a quality tourism business. It provides instant recognition for customers that a business will deliver a quality Read more
The Ex Best Thing The Queenstown Segways have featured on a TVNZ dating show. The Ex Best Thing is the latest dating show to hit NZ TV screens. Jess and Jason met in our training area for their date, arranged by Jess’ ex, Brad. Moments later they were on the Read more
Is a Queenstown bike tour or a Segway tour the best way to go for you? We take a look at some of the differences between Segway tours and bikes options, both guided and unguided. Are you looking for a familiar experience or something different? Queenstown bikes will most likely Read more
November 2021 marks Segway on Q’s 15th birthday. That makes us older than the iPhone! Beginnings I still remember our first customer. It was a 63yr old Irish woman. Back then we offered free time in the Queenstown Gardens. I remember letting her know which circuit to follow, which would Read more
Segway on Q has reached 999 5-star reviews on Trip Advisor. The milestone is 1000, right? But it’s level 4 lockdown again and by the time #1000 rolls in I might be busy again. That’s why I’m using my time to write this blog now. Thanks! First of all, a Read more
Today was a great day for the snow tyres. The snow started falling yesterday evening. This morning Queenstown woke up with snow cover right down to lake level. The ski fields got a much-needed 25cms while several cms built up in places around the town. It was a real snow Read more