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Enjoy Queenstown's stunning natural playground by experiencing one of the many outdoor activities on offer.
Queenstown is known globally as an adventure playground for a reason—there’s so many outdoor activities to get involved with whether it’s a leisurely walk along the lakefront or a full-on mountaineering adventure.
This town has built its reputation on the sheer number of activities available, and you’ll mingle with locals who’ve sought out this lifestyle as you tackle hiking and biking trails, or climbing and mountaineering amongst the peaks that surround Queenstown.
There are world class golf courses that attract some of the top golfers in the world each year to rolling fairways surrounded by soaring mountains.
Of course in winter a whole new world of outdoor pursuits becomes available, with four ski areas offering terrain for all levels of skier and snowboarder, and surrounding mountains just waiting to be ridden on a heli-skiing adventure.
On the water there’s lots to be done in the warmer months, from kayaking and paddleboarding, to jet skiing and fishing.
Before heading off on your adventure make sure you are prepared and know the outdoor safety code.
How to plan a Fun Family Ski Holiday in Queenstown
Queenstown has all the ingredients for an unforgettable family holiday. Here are just some of the things to consider when planning your trip to make it for your best family holiday yet.
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5 Reasons to go Skiing for a Long Weekend
Thinking about gathering a group of friends, escaping the everyday, and finding some freedom on Queenstown’s ski fields this winter? Queenstown has four ski fields within 20 – 90 minutes of downtown and so much fun to be had in between. Here are just five reasons to go skiing in Queenstown for a...
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Five Reasons Why Queenstown is an Epic Winter Holiday Destination
Whether you have an appetite for adventure, you’re in search of fresh powder and a few brews, or you just want to get away from the everyday, Queenstown in winter is unlike anywhere else in New Zealand.
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Hidden Hikes to explore in Arrowtown
Arrowtown is the gateway to many walking tracks and well-known hikes such as The Sawpit Gully Loop, Millennium Track and Tobins Track but that’s just the start of what’s on offer. If you’re looking for a real hill to climb look no further than Arrowtown’s secret peaks.
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Alice Robinson: Growing up on Coronet Peak
To celebrate the end of a great winter, we met with Alice Robinson, local alpine ski racer and Winter Olympian. Discover why Queenstown was a special place to grow up, what she loves about skiing and what inspired her to get into ski racing.
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How to prepare for an EPIC backcountry skiing experience in Queenstown
Dreaming of cutting new trails across perfectly untracked powder this winter? Or maybe you’ve reached a certain point in your skiing abilities and you’re looking for the opportunity expand your skiing experience?
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5 reasons to visit Queenstown this winter
There's always a perfect reason to visit Queenstown, but for snow buffs, here are five reasons why you should visit in winter 2020.
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