Queenstown, South Island
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
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Metsovo is one of the few regions in Greece which combines successfully a great and old history with an astonishing natural landscape, without losing anything from its tradition and character. Adjusted to the current lifestyle by developing exemplary models of eco-friendly concepts, Metsovo is top destination for open space activities year round.
The entire zone is marked with many medium level difficulty paths. Either you are headed to the artificial lake of Aoos with its 8.5 km²/3.28 mi² or to the hilltop of Flega in 2200 m/7217 ft above sea level, the breathtaking panorama and the noticeable flora and fauna will impress you!
The entire region offers many marked trails and routes with medium / high difficulty, satisfying trekkers and fans of open space activities.
From the mountain’s top, you can descend almost into all directions. With an altitude of 1160 m/3806 ft asl – 2300 m/7545 ft asl, just put on your trekking boots and your backpack and let your senses be seduced by the scenery while you cross tracks and paths of these exquisite mountainous area.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
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Arrowtown is a small, former gold-mining town, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It is only 20 min drive from Queenstown (connected through Shotover Gorge) and lies on the banks of Arrow River, one of the richest sources of gold in the 1860's.
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Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, known worldwide for its mythological importance, as according to the religion of the ancient Greeks, the 12 "Olympian" gods lived there. Located in Pieria region, on the borders of Macedonia and Thessaly, this incredible mountainous massif has a number of peaks with the highest of all, called Mytikas, reaching a top elevation of 9573 ft / 2918 m and is surrounded by deep gorges and areas of outstanding biodiversity.
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