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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 outdoor adventures 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.
Mountain Biking for Pros
Breathtaking scenery and an epic trail network have cemented Queenstown’s reputation as one of the world’s best mountain biking destinations. A whole lot of easy trails make it a dream for novice riders, but it’s the intermediate and advanced rides where the thrill-factor really cranks up.
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Mountain Biking For Beginners
With heaps of easy off-road trails and incredible vistas in all directions, it’s hard to imagine a better place to learn how to mountain bike than Queenstown. Be warned: it's seriously addictive!
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Five of Queenstown's Top Mountain Biking Spots
Planning a mountain biking trip to Queenstown? Here are five top mountain biking locations along with tips from local experts to get you started on your Queenstown riding adventure.
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Adaptive Skiing & Snowsports in Queenstown
Three Queenstown ski fields offer adaptive ski programmes for people with access needs, and The Remarkables host an annual Adaptive Snowsports Festival every August.
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Ride Two Mountains in One Day
Check out our guide on how to maximize on-snow hours by riding two mountains in one day.
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Spring Skiing - All You Need to Know
Everything you need to know for an epic spring ski holiday in Queenstown.
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Five things you didn't know about skiing in Queenstown
No matter how many times you've visited Queenstown to ski, there may be a thing or two only true locals know. Here's a list of five interesting things you might not know about skiing in Queenstown.
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