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Sunday, 16 August 2009

Activities in Queenstown New Zealand

By Roman Ashton-Murray

Queenstown is the jewel in New Zealand's crown, situated in a stunning natural alpine setting. Lakes and mountains surround the town and provide the scene for the many wonderful things to see and do on your vacation.

From Bungy Jumping to White Water Rafting, Tandem Paragliding, Heliskiing, River Jet-boating and mountain hikes - if you want to know you are alive, there is plenty to choose from in Queenstown.

Although Queenstown has a repuation as the Worlds premium playground for adrenaline junkies it certainly has a lot more to offer. If unwinding and relaxing is more your style, you will find many indulgent options in this incredible part of the Southern Lakes. There are many of the countries best restaurants, health and beauty spa's, several international golf courses, beautiful nature walks, fly fishing, shopping (of course), peaceful lake cruises and much, much more.

Queenstown is not just a Summer resort, in winter is it becomes a wonderland. It has a great range of easily accessed ski fields including Coronet Peak, Cardrona Alpine Resort, The Remarkables Ski Area and Treble Cone. If you want world class Heliskiing then try Harris Mountain Heliski.

Feeling brave? -take a leap of faith into thin air with AJ Hackett Bungy. Choose from the worlds first ever site at the Kawarau Bridge, or off a ledge at the top of a mountain. Another option is a very scary swing from a rope over the Shotover Canyon.

For a more sedate experience, highly recommend things to do include a ride up the Skyline Gondola for 220 degree panorama views including Coronet Peak and Lake Wakatipu. Restaurant, cafe, luge, walks and hikes can all be located at the top! For a touch of Kiwi culture Haka Pa offers a Maori cultural experience that includes a formal welcome to their Maori Village, concert performance and traditional Maori feast.

Another great option is a scenic Lake Wakatipu cruise on board the TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship - a wonderful way to spend a lazy afternoon.

It's not just all hype - Queenstown really is an incredible and unique destination that offers unrivalled opportunities. Where else in the world in a single day can you jump off a bridge then play a relaxing round of golf. Then take a stunning gondola ride before racing down a steep hill on a Luge, enjoying lunch afterwards in an award winning caf before trying a spot of fly-fishing and travelling at break-neck speed down the Shotover River on a jet boat before enjoying a relaxing massage before heading out to enjoy the awesome bars and restaurants in the heart of the town? Welcome to Queenstown!

Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn Queenstown New Zealand has something to offer everyone, no matter what your age, holiday tastes or budget.

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