{"id":17690,"date":"2014-11-21T10:38:05","date_gmt":"2014-11-21T10:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=17690"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:58:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:58:35","slug":"queenstown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/new-zealand\/queenstown\/","title":{"rendered":"Queenstown in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\"Queenstown
Queenstown - the Adventure Capital of the World!<\/div><\/a>\"Queenstown,<\/a><\/div>\n

Dubbed the Adventure Capital of the World, Queenstown, New Zealand<\/a> is the hub of outdoor sports. Set between picturesque mountains and the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, this is one town, where every day is a quest for thrills. Right from the first light, a series of adrenaline bumping, heart thumping activities define the stay of the adventure seeker. Whatever be your age, or taste, Queenstown has something to offer for everybody.<\/p>\n

Things to do in Queenstown<\/span><\/h2>\n

World-class ski resorts in the bosom of curvaceous mountains beckon any ski fanatic. Surrounded by the dramatic Alps, Queenstown boasts of rows of snowcapped mountains decked with glistening lakes and waterfalls. Get ready for different ski experiences, including night ski, Nordic ski and heli ski in the four outstanding ski resorts of The Remarkables, Treble Cone, Cardrona and Coronet Peak.<\/p>\n

In addition to this, one can also choose from a host of bungee jumping, river rafting, sky diving, horse trekking, jet boating, and canyon swinging activities all round the year. In fact, Queenstown activities do not just include the sea or air; there is a lot of scope for inland sports as well. Mountain biking is one of those activities. Right from easy undulating tracks to heli biking, road rides to backcountry trails; it hosts a series of bike tours throughout the year for seasoned and amateur riders. It\u00a0is famous as the Southern Hemisphere\u2019s only site for gondola accessed downhill mountain biking.<\/p>\n

Activities and Attractions in Queenstown<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are plenty of things to do in Queenstown even if you are not a sports freak. For starters, explore the beautiful countryside with the many hiking expeditions and nature trails. Chances are you will love the drama of the fabulous Central Otago landscape as you discover the Lord of the Rings Middle Earth locations filmed there. Walk down the dark corridors of history in the vibrant Arrowtown gold mines, or visit the Lakes District Museum. A 40-minute drive from Queenstown will bring you to Paradise Valley and Glenorchy. From there, a short drive will take you to the majestic Mt. Aspiring National Park.<\/p>\n

Live the grand life with a range of exquisite boutique spas, shopping and fine dining options. Located right in the center of Queenstown, The Winery offers the largest selection of New Zealand wines in the world. Savor over 80 varieties of wines, many of which are part of the wine tasting list. Gorge on a scrumptious award-winning local cheeses accompanied with mouthwatering platters of breads, salamis and olive oil.<\/p>\n

Queenstown Map<\/span><\/h2>\n