Are you a fan of the snow? And wait all year around to hit the slopes for some ultimate skiing, snowboarding, slope surfing and sledding? Then wait no more and come on down and book your flights to Queenstown, New Zealand this summer and take your family out for all the winter sports you have been missing out on. Take them out for ice skating, ice slimbing, snow shoeing or perhaps even take the snowmobile out for a spin? The activities are endless along with your imagination. The beach can become boring a times and how much surf and tan can you take? So try something new this time and vacation in Queenstown.
The list of amazing slopes include the Kiwi Discovery, the Remarkables Ski Area, Coronet Peak, Snow Excuse and many more. Or you could join in on the snowmobile race at the Nevis Snowmobile adventure club which starts its race from Cromwell to Queenstown and you can have your own private adventure. Other opportunities include snow shoeing adventures where you can along with your guide discover the and spectacularly serene back country. Their motto: “Every Step A Story” is true by all accounts. Other than the usual listing of many different ski and snowboard rental shops you can even go on thje Heli guides Heli ski ltd. Which is a helicopter company that provides helicopter guides and even help take you out to some of the best and most challenging slopes which are hard to reach on foot.
But if you get tired of the snow covered slopes then try Extreme Green Rafting; they offer rafting trips from the snow covered peaks down from the Shotover River in to the historic skippers canyon. You will get to experience all the extremes of the environment and get your heart pumping. But if its extreme heart pumping action that you desire then pull your socks up as Queenstown is the mecca for adrenalin junkies who come down here to visit “World Home of Bungy”. Situated only about a 20 minute drive away from Queenstown is a place where commercial bungee first started in 1988.
Bungee pioneers AJ Hackett and Henry Van Ash first discovered this place and this historic spot has now evolved in to a world renowned visitor destination. So if you are a hardcore adventure seeker or a beginner this place has something for people of all ages. And if you are here only to support your loved one or friends then this spot also offers amazing decks that oversee the Kawarau River and provide excellent views of the bungee jumpers. You can relax and eat at the bungee café or visit the bungee gift shop and purchase gifts and mementoes of your visit or the 43m bungee jump.
Other adrenalin activities here at Queenstown include, rock climbing, off roading, jet skiing and jet boating, canyoning, spelunking, skydiving, paragliding, hang gliding, para-sailing, rafting, river surfing and even canyon diving. So plan your vacation now and don’t miss out on all the amazing activities that Queenstown has to offer.
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