Five of Queenstown's Top Mountain Biking Spots
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Mountain Biking for Pros
Staff at Queenstown’s friendly bike shops will happily advise on the best ride for you. They also offer high-spec hire bikes, updates on track conditions, and can hook you up with shuttle transport to reach remote trails or get a lift up hill so you can maximise the fun on the way back down. You…
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Controlling Wilding Pines and Predators with Nomad Safaris
Slowing the march of wilding pines around Queenstown Amanda and David arrived in Queenstown in 1993. Almost immediately they became involved in a project to control the spread of wilding pines on Queenstown Hill. David explains, “We met a local guy who had funding for a back-to-work scheme to track…
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11 Must-Shred Queenstown Bike Trails
A few of our local riders have shared their favourite Queenstown mountain bike trails with us, from mellow beginner tracks to rugged, technical advanced rides. The following trails take into consideration a number of variables, including energy levels, mood, fear factor and time. There is something…
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Your Guide to Planning an Epic Queenstown MTB Holiday
Local tips to make the most of your time in Queenstown From dawn to dusk the ultimate mountain bike adventure awaits. Here are some tips to get 100% out of your trip! Be prepared for all weather Even if the forecast is for blue skies, be prepared to embrace the elements. Bring all your wet weather…
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Queenstown Must-Ride Guide with Local Rider, Kelsey Timpany
Where to go to test your limits? For serious airtime: Mini Dream, Wynyard I consider Mini Dream to be the ‘Disneyland’ of mountain biking in Queenstown in the fact that you can have so much fun on the smaller jumps or really push yourself on the larger progressive lines. The limit does not exist…
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Accessible Trails in and Around Queenstown
Frankton Arm Walkway & Kelvin Peninsula The 10km Frankton Arm walkway is fairly flat and wheelchair friendly. It starts at the Queenstown Gardens, and you can stroll or roll all the way to Frankton alongside Lake Whakatipu admiring the spectacular views. Between Queenstown and Frankton, there is a…
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Adaptive Skiing & Snowsports in Queenstown
Snow lovers with access needs have winter fun sorted in Queenstown. Three local ski fields offer adaptive ski programmes dedicated to ensuring you get the most out of your time on the snow, and an annual Adaptive Snowsports Festival brings fun and community to the slopes of the Remarkables every…
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Inclusive Queenstown Tours for People with Access Needs
Making Trax Website: www.makingtrax.co.nz Phone/WhatsApp: +64 211 983 091 Email: jezza@makingtrax.co.nz Makingtrax is a not-for-profit founded by adaptive adventure consultant Jezza Williams to grow inclusive tourism in New Zealand. Their directory of inclusive adventures is a great place to start…
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Planning a Trip to Queenstown for People with Access Needs
Accessible accommodation in Queenstown Inclusive adventure advocate and accessible tour organiser Jezza Williams says, “Accessible accommodation’s good and plentiful in Queenstown, everything from backpackers to five-star hotels. Queenstown is hilly so it’s a good idea to book accommodation close to…
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