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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.
Get Amongst the Action at Winter Games NZ Obsidian
Winter Games NZ 2020 is set to be unlike any other Winter Games before it with an exciting new format. This year, Winter Games NZ will present Obsidian, a mixed team challenge event designed specifically for the 2020 games.
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Flatten The Hill: Trent Yeo and Mark Morrison
Local adventurers Trent Yeo from Ziptrek in Queenstown and Mark Morrison from Wildwire in Wanaka share their must-do’s on each side of the hill.
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Flatten The Hill: Remy Morton and Phoebe Coers
Here’s your dirt guide to the best riding in the region thanks to Queenstown legend Remy Morton and Wanaka rider Phoebe Coers.
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Flatten The Hill: Alice Robinson and Jossi Wells
Olympic ski racer Alice Robinson from Queenstown and Wanaka freestyle legend Jossi Wells share some insider tips on how best to experience the local mountains on both sides of the hill.
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Mike Madden Gives Us the Lowdown on Backcountry Skiing in Queenstown
Mike Madden, owner and chief guide at Queenstown Mountain Guides, spends his winters exploring Queenstown's snow-covered mountains. Originally from the North Island, Mike discovered his true passion for mountaineering and skiing when he moved to Queenstown at age 20. Since then, Mike's worked and...
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An Insider's Guide to Queenstown's Ski Trails
Head ski patroller at Coronet Peak Alan Swann, aka Swanny, gives us the low down on skiing in Queenstown. Check out what he has to say.
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Best things to do this winter in Queenstown
Queenstown comes alive in winter. Ski and snow gear stores pop up around town, winter menus roll out at local restaurants, and excitement fills the air. Here are some of the best things to do in Queenstown this winter.
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