The theme park developers have converted an old underground aquarium into a virtual time machine named “Timetripper”, telling the story of how New Zealand and in particular Queenstown came to be. With this the authorities expect that the newest addition will attract more than 3 million tourists each year. With fossils millions of years old being found in the Otago region, it won’t be too far-fetched to tell that story. This new “Time Machine” will generate more tourism revenue to the state also.
Ian Taylor and his animation team are the ones behind it, transforming history into a brand new video experience. Animation Research Limited, lead by Mr Taylor, have helped create the virtual time machine beneath the lakeside jetty in the town’s underwater observatory.
The new attraction will service around three million visitors who make their way to Queenstown each year. Māori history, the formation of Lake Wakatipu and some unusual creatures, are all part of the new attraction bringing a different kind of thrill to the tourist hot spot.
Tags: New Zealand, Queenstown, Queenstown tourism
