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Paragliding in Queenstown

Queensland is a spectacular place to enjoy paragliding, located on the shores of the South Island's lake. Paragliding is the most amusing of all aerial pursuits, and the Queenstown skyline is a dramatic appeal to all paragliders. Many paragliding companies offer you various town packages at a very reasonable price. It is an exhilarating experience to jump off the cliff and witness the panoramic views of the town.

Located at a comfortable 25-minute drive away from the city of Queenstown, Peregrine Wines are a great place to spend a quiet day with friends and family. It is known for its premium quality Pinots, both noir and gris. In addition, its range of handcrafted and aromatic white wines is worth trying and collecting! It is one of New Zealand’s most iconic wine brands and is worth visiting, as it is a perfect getaway from the city. It also hosts events from time to time, ranging from birthdays and weddings to corporate and formal occasions. It has won several awards for its architecture and design. Its design was inspired by the kinetic rotation of a bird – specifically, the falcon - in flight. They designed it in the shape of a bird to highlight their conservation efforts toward the local flora and fauna of the Gibbston region.The winery has been run by the McLachlan family, who first set it up in 1998 to highlight the flavourful wines of the Central Otago region. They offer premium wine tastings, which their experts guide you through to ensure you get the best possible experience! Read More

Queenstown Gardens is a famous attraction located in Queenstown, New Zealand. It is a Botanical Garden renowned for its wide variety of plant species. The garden facilities, events, celebrations, and many visitors annually. This is the place to be for tourists searching for a place where they can participate in several sports and rejuvenating activities and find an equal amount of serenity. Moreover, nature lovers and botany enthusiasts often visit the Queenstown Garden to study the range of native plants and trees. Some of these trees are new, and some are ages old. The landscape has trees in a range of sizes.The heritage trees, as often called, form a protective forest that occupies most of the large area that the Botanical Garden expands over. It is, thus, an attraction that many choose to visit when they want to escape their stressful lives and be closer to nature. Read More

Also known as Te Tapu-Nui in the Maori (Eastern Polynesian language), Queenstown Hill is a small mountain near Queenstown in New Zealand. Standing at the height of 2976 ft. above ground level, the hill is a popular sightseeing spot and a tourist attraction in the region. The base of the mountain, usually the lower elevation, i.e. the areas in and around Frankton Road and Marina Heights, have residential households and setups, while the middle height has dense vegetation of douglas fir and birch trees. The mountain's cliff is mostly bare with a grassy tussock cover and native vegetation. Besides popular activities like trekking and hiking, the mountain offers enchanting panoramic vistas of the surroundings and valley below. It is usually frequented by adventure sports enthusiasts and photography buffs who visit here to capture the bounteous natural beauty in their memories and cameras. A large part of the hill is also owned by the Middletons, who bought the lease in 1963 and had the freehold on the land by 1978. The very famous Queenstown Hill Time Walk is organized on the part owned by the Middletons. Read More

The Queenstown Mall is located at the heart of the busy city of Queenstown. It is a quaint little open space, well-suited for pedestrians to stroll around and breathe fresh air, next to the waterfront. You could spend an evening looking through the Mall's various boutiques and speciality shops. It also hosts a variety of top-quality restaurants, cafes and pubs, with outdoor seating options, where you can watch as the world goes by. This place also has fantastic souvenir places, and the network of alleyways is perfect for feeling right at home as it gives off a small-town vibe. An abundance of handicraft, art and craft shops are also present, and you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to sweaters and rugs, and even get unique bargains! After a few drinks, you can also head to the lake for a cruise later in the evening. The streets around Queenstown Mall also boast a variety of shops, well-suited for window shopping! Read More

There is nothing better than exploring the beautiful countryside of New Zealand on one of the world’s most beautiful and popular walking and cycling trails – the Queenstown Trail. This 130-kilometre-long trail goes around in loops and connects the popular destinations of Queenstown, Arrowtown, Lake Hayes, Arrow River, and Gibbston. It provides the most spectacular views, which are not accessible by cars or other vehicles. It is prevalent among locals and fitness enthusiasts, as it is wide enough for two bicycles and has shorter loops which you can cover on a casual evening walk.It was opened in 2012, but some parts had been used a few years before. The trails are primarily accessible throughout the year but sometimes get slippery and dangerous during the rain. However, they can be used by cyclists of all levels, and the terrain is mostly easy to intermediate. It also traverses through two mighty suspension bridges, which offer breathtaking views of the valleys and gorges. Read More

A small, secluded island in New Zealand, Queenstown is famous for its annual winter carnival, the Queenstown Winter Festival, and has been a prime tourist spot for party lovers worldwide for several years. The carnivalesque event was first conducted in 1974, with subsequent editions only growing more extensive than its predecessor. The festival usually happens in June, when winter sets in and blankets New Zealand. The Queenstown Winter's biggest winter festival could be a way to embrace winters the way they deserve, a four-day long fiesta ranging from grooving music fests, mirth chuckles through stand-ups, writhing theatre shows, debates, wacky and bizarre to-dos, and various other things.This festival brings together a mass of party lovers from all corners of the world to party like a free-spirited, gypsy-souled Queenstown. The main events are free of cost for participation, and some others require entry passes of variable cost. Few events collect money for donations and charity purposes. Read More

Starting at the Queenstown side of the Southern Alps and ending at the Divide on the Te Anau side, The Routeburn Track is a trekking/tramping track running through New Zealand’s South Island. It is a famous track among hikers and trekkers worldwide and is 32 kms long. Along with its popularity, the track is also recognized by National Geography, which featured it as one of the top 11 trails in the world in 2005. This majestic 32 km hike is a favourite of many hikers. Due to the extensive time required to complete the track, there are camping sites and huts along the way for the hikers. Most of the trail goes through the ridges on the High Saddle, overlapping the Mt. Aspiring National Park and the Fiordlands National Park. This route is also often called a 'tramping' route. Along the way, you'll see many beautiful sceneries and native NZ birds accompanying you for the distance.There are four prominent huts along the track for trampers to halt; Routeburn Falls Hut, Lake Howden Hut, Routeburn Flats Hut and Lake Mackenzie Hut. The shelter set up at Harris Saddle is for emergency purposes. The track runs through two national parks; Fiordland National Park and Mount Aspiring National Park. Read More

Situated in the Otago region of the South Island in New Zealand, the Shotover River, as the name suggests, is a fast-flowing river with several rapids. Considered to be an ‘aquatic playground’ owing to its numerous rapids, which make the river a hotbed for water sports like rafting, kayaking etc., the spot is also incredibly scenic and attracts a significant tourist influx only for sightseeing. Flowing for a length of 75 kms, the river originates from the Southern Alps and flows southwards through the Skippers Canyon, between the Richardson Mountains and the Harris Mountains and finally drains into Kawarau River, which is east of Queenstown. Read More

Skiing, recreational activity and a winter sport, have now become an international venture recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Ski Federation (FIS) as a competitive sport along with regular skiing events. The types of skiing include Alpine Skiing which is practised in hills and mountains, regular skiing with free-heel bindings, nordic skiing, freestyle skiing, recreational skiing and backcountry. Starting as a club sport in 1861, mainly in South America, Switzerland and Australia, skiing has gained momentum over the years and has become a desired International sport. Controlled avalanches, cut trees, and groomed snow are some of the provisions to create skiing trails. In addition, many resorts make false snow to enable skiing during non-snowing months. So, for those looking for an exciting activity during the winter, skiing can be an enjoyable and a great exercise to pursue. Read More