Written by Red Mezz on August 19, 2009
- It's true, most people come to New Zealand and especially Queenstown for the 'Extreme' sports. And though I spent much of my time in New Zealand wondering where all these extreme sports were, there...
Written by lo7la on February 24, 2009
- Although only one person in our group had rafted before we opted for the more exciting option of the Shotover River. While the day we went in November was sunny and warm it had rained...
Written by Jack Ventura on January 31, 2004
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During my planning for this trip, I sent an IgoUgo guide an email asking a not-so-easy question. I wanted to know how best to count down toward the 2003 New Year in Queenstown, New Zealand...
Written by Jack Ventura on January 31, 2004
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At the end of Brecon Street, at the foothill of Bob’s Peak, is the terminal for the Skyline Gondola. There are a number of other attractions there, too. My little niece raved over...
Written by Cara Lee on October 22, 2004
- The first thing that will astound you about Queenstown is the scenery. There is nothing like it anywhere else in the world! The sunsets in Queenstown are some of the most amazing sunsets in the...
Written by Villadon on February 25, 2005
- 11/2: caught the plane from Wellington to Queenstown with a stop over in Christchurch to change planes - well, that was the plan! What actually happened was that we changed planes, then sat on...
Written by c00kie on March 25, 2004
- Nestled on the top of a mountain, the Skyline Gondola and Luge complex is probably the first man-made made attraction you’ll notice about Queenstown.
If you like heights as I do, the gondola’s slow vertical incline...
Written by c00kie on March 24, 2004
- We didn't know how great a choice we'd made, but we were in New Zealand's Times Square for New Year’s Eve – Queenstown.
Knowing that I would be in Queenstown this important eve, I had tried...
Written by wanderluster on August 2, 2003
- When to hike: February! Driest, warmest, quietest summer month. Tramping season is from mid-November to mid-April.
Equipment: Rent sleeping bags, poles, eating utensils from Info and Track Centre in Queenstown. Can reserve gear...
Written by LenR on April 30, 2002
- Some places with an adventure tag don’t want to cater for young families. That is not the case with Queenstown. The region is ideal for families and there is a wide range of attractions from...
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