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Exploring the Best Bike Trails in Wanaka

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With its stunning landscapes, diverse trail options for all skill levels, and a thriving cycling community, Wanaka is a paradise for cycling enthusiasts. Whether you're a mountain biking veteran or a beginner, there's something for everyone in Wanaka's bike trails.

Tobogganing in Queenstown

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The unique landscapes of Queenstown, with its steep mountains and snowy terrain, have helped to create a tobogganing culture that reflects the town's adventurous spirit. Today, the ski resorts of Queenstown offer the opportunity to enjoy tobogganing for the whole family, especially the kids.

Queenstown to Jack's Point Bike Trail

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Our guide to the incrediblly scenic ride from Queenstown to Jack's Point Golf Course. This bike ride covers two sections of the 130km Queenstown Trail , the Frankton Track/Kelvin Peninsula and the Jack’s Point sections.

Top 4 Otago Bike Trails

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Otago offers a series of thrilling biking trails in New Zealand. The 'Big 4' bike trails offer the chance over multiple days to discover eye-catching landscapes and learn of the region's gold mining and Maori history.

The Lake Dunstan Trail

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The Lake Dunstan Trail connects the towns Cromwell and Clyde and takes between 4 to 6 hours to complete by bike. It’s less than an hour’s drive from Queenstown if you’re starting at Cromwell.

Our 4 Day Walk On The Clutha Gold Trail

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The Clutha Gold Trail is a joy to walk. We’re by no means experienced hikers. In fact this was our first walk over 6 hours. But the relatively gentle terrain alongside the sparkling turquoise waters of the Clutha River meant we could actually enjoy rather than endure the walk.

An epic ride on the Twin Rivers Trail

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What a ride. What a day. Hiring a bike and riding on The Queenstown Trail is a truly enjoyable way to explore Queenstown and appreciate the beauty of the region. We hired a couple of e-bikes from the team at ‘Going Blue’ (highly Recommended) and took on the Twin Rivers Trail and part of the Arrow Bridges Trail that leads into historic Arrowtown and its gold mining history.

Our Cycling Journey On The Otago Rail Trail

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Cycling the 152km Otago Rail Trail has been on my ‘New Zealand Bucket List’ since I arrived in New Zealand, 8 years ago. Well, I finally got around to it and set off on a 3 day trip across the historic railway line in December 2018.

Paragliding high in Queenstown

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A guide to paragliding and hang gliding in the adventure capital of New Zealand. Queenstown has also established itself as a veritable mecca for one of the most rewa

White Water Rafting In Queenstown

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White water rafting, an activity which makes repeated appearances on bucket-lists the world over, isn't just possible in Queenstown but a must do experience for any visit here.

Winter Games NZ Comes To Queenstown

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The Winter Games NZ is one of the top 5 winter sports events in the world. If you’re thinking of heading to Queenstown in late August, our guide will help you make the most of the action on and off the slopes.

The Queenstown Bike Festival

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Queenstown is one of the world’s prime biking destinations, mentioned in the same breath as France’s Alpine Morzine and Canada’s dramatic Whistler resort, home to l

Snowboarding In Queenstown

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A Snowboarders Guide To Queenstown and Wanaka. A combination of premier events, festivals, nightlife, world-class competitions, ski fields, snow parks, and ample opp

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