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Queenstown, New Zealand

You could ride the Skyline Gondola to the top of Bob's Peak for that spectacular view over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu towards the Remarkables. Whilst there take a luge ride, or soak up the view as you take a delicious meal in the restaurant. You could take the gondola back, walk down the track, or take the quick way by tandem paragliding down.

New Zealand's number one year round resort destination is Queenstown New Zealand. Located next to Lake Wakatipu, with the Remarkables mountain range in the background, Queenstown, New Zealand is picture perfect. At Queenstown the hard part is deciding how to fit everything in.You could ride the Skyline Gondola to the top of Bob's Peak for that spectacular view over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu towards the Remarkables. Whilst there take a luge ride, or soak up the view as you take a delicious meal in the restaurant. You could take the gondola back, walk down the track, or take the quick way by tandem paragliding down.

Queenstown is renowned as the adventure capital of New Zealand. You could try your hand at jetboating, white water rafting, bungy jumping or even sky diving. There are also opportunities to go sailing, mountain biking or play a quite round of golf whilst taking in the scenery.  There are four golf courses around Queenstown, including the famous Millbrook Resort. Fiordland National Park and Mount Aspiring National Park are easy to get to, with a range of day walks where you can walk independently, or take a guide who will tell you all about the flora, fauna, geology and geography of the region.

From Queenstown there are tours to Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound; as well as garden tours and 4WD tours into the mountains, where you could explore the old gold mines, or find those inaccessible places where the "Lord of the Rings" was filmed.

The Central Otago region is one of the fastest growing wine regions in New Zealand, with many award wining wines. You can take a wine tour to visit them, or take a car there. Gibbston Valley Wines are Queenstown's first vineyards. Here you can visit their wine cave and cheese factory, as well as sample their delicious wine and lunches. The region is also home to the Otago Central Rail Trail, very popular with cyclists, with one to seven day bike tours available.

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  • 1 Day Taste the Otago Rail Trail
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  • 12 Day South Island Encounter
    Queenstown - Doubtful Sound - Stewart Island - The Catlins - Dunedin - Mount Cook - Christchurch Come with us while we take you on some awesome adventures in New Zealand on our Southern Encounter tour from Queenstown to...
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  • 2 Day Quick Stop Otago Rail Trail Package
    Clyde - Wedderburn - Clyde: Otago Rail Trail Self-Guided Package for the independent traveller. An ideal option if time is short, allowing you to spend 2 days cycling, with one night B&B accommodation on the Otago Rail Trail....
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  • 5 Day Milford Sound Cycle
    Christchurch - Manapouri - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Christchurch: A cycling adventure to one of New Zealand's most scenic destinations - Milford Sound. Overnight in the magnificent fiord onboard your own floating hotel. Walk amongst...
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  • 5 Day Otago Rail Trail Independent Bike Tour
    Queenstown - Alexandra - Omakau - Wedderburn - Hyde - Dunedin: Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand, starting from Queenstown, and finishing in Dunedin. This independent self-guided cycle tour takes you back in time to New...
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  • 5 Day Otago Rail Trail Mountains to Sea - Guided
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  • 5 Day Otago Wine and Rail Combo - Guided
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  • 6 Day West Coast and Glaciers
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  • Centre of Middle Earth Arrowtown Package - 3 Day
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  • Full Day Queenstown Fly Fishing
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  • Hiking Safari - Secret South - 11 Day
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  • Hollyford Track Guided Walk - 3 Day
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  • Kepler Track Independent Walk - 6 Day
    Queenstown - Luxmore Hut - Iris Burn Hut - Motura Hut - Queenstown: The Kepler Track is a 45 km circular hiking trail which travels through some of the stunning scenery on the South Island of New Zealand. The track passes through...
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  • Landsborough River Rafting - 3 Day
    Queenstown - Burke's Flat - Harper Bluff - Queenstown: Imagine visiting one of New Zealand's most remote areas - untouched, unspoiled and visited by only a privileged few... Paddling and camping your way down the magnificent...
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  • Milford Track Independent Walk
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  • Nevis Triple Challenge - 1 Day
    From Queenstown: This outdoor adventure package includes a thrilling jetboat ride on the world famous Shotover Jet, followed by a helicopter ride into stunning Skippers Canyon. Next, hit the adrenaline pumping rapids of the Shotover...
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  • Overnight Fly Fishing Safari Expedition
    From Queenstown: The Overnight Fly Fishing Safari expeditions are for people who wish to get into the wilderness and well off the beaten track for a camp out style trip. It is generally suited to the angler who does not mind doing...
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  • Queenstown Triple Challenge - Half Day
    From Queenstown: The Triple Challenge is a great value outdoor adventure package, combining three awesome activities: an exhilarating jetboat ride on the world-famous Shotover Jet; action packed helicopter ride; and adrenaline...
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  • Queenstown Twin Challenge - Half Day
    From Queenstown: This adventure package combines an adrenaline charged Jetboat ride on the thrilling Shotover Jet with an action packed white water rafting experience on either the Kawarau or Shotover River. Power through the...
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  • Routeburn Track Independent Walk - 5 Day
    Queenstown - Routeburn Falls - Lake McKenzie - Lake Howden - Queenstown: Like the idea of having everything arranged for you but walking independently? Our unguided walking track package give you more time to enjoy this...
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  • Safari Expeditions Multi Day Fly Fishing
    From Queenstown: The Multi Day Safari Expeditions are for serious fly fishermen who require a super flexible and very mobile, exploration style safari expeditions through areas of the South Island of New Zealand that few people get...
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  • Shotover River Rafting - Half Day
    From Queenstown: Grade 3-5 Begin with an unforgettable coach trip into Skippers Canyon.   Take the winding road up into Skippers Canyon, famous for it's incredible twists and turns, tight corners and exciting cliff edges....
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  • South Island Snow Safari - 7 Day
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  • Southland Fly Fishing Homestay Expedition
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  • Touching Middle Earth - Half Day
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  • Trails of Middle Earth - 1 Day
    From Queenstown: As one of the first Lord of the Rings companies in New Zealand, we have amassed a wonderful selection of locations, sights and scenes to bring the movies to life for you. No other tour company can offer what you will...
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