
Leaping Burn, Wanaka
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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Orlias Canyon nestles on the northeast slopes of Mt. Olympus, close to Dion village. Your journey begins in a truly magnificent natural surrounding with lush vegetation, steep slopes and stunning views of the gorge’s clear water. You hike the marked path of Koromilia for about an hour, until you reach the canyon entrance of Orlias II. The entrance point is at an altitude of 550 m/1804 ft while the exit point is at 320 m/1049 ft. The spot provides a lot of rappelling from 8 m/26.2 ft to 30 m/98 ft, water slides and many jumps into the beautiful waters of the stream.
The descend lasts approximately 5-6 hours and the optimum period to visit the location is from early May till late October. The Canyon is quite long with natural pools and high waterfalls, so there is another waterfall known as Orlias I, that is appropriate for less experienced participants. Keep in mind that you should bring water, swimsuit and a towel. Orlias Canyon is without a doubt, an excellent destination for canyoning in Greece!
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Jean-Larose consists of 3 cascading falls in different heights, starting gradually at 12, 19 and 41 m (39-62-134 ft) height. It is located just a few steps away from Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort. Jean-Larose is an ideal place for canyoning, as it combines going down in heights of crystal waters along with wonderful natural beauty.
Gitgit Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall situated in Bali, Indonesia. It rests in the north of the Southeast Asian island, not far away from Lovina and the old island capital, Singaraja.
Cetina is one of the richest in water quantity rivers in southern Croatia, with a total length of 63 mi/101 km. Situated in a rich in flora and fauna region with lush forest, waterfalls, lakes, high cliffs and crystal clear water, Cetina River is of great archaeological and historical importance and has a variety of activities to offer to the outdoor enthusiasts.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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.
Epirus is a geographic and administrative region, located in northwestern Greece. It is considered to be the region with the more rainfall than any other part of the country. In fact, Epirus offers imposing landscapes of outstanding natural beauty as well as a wide variety of fauna and flora.
Some people go ''back to black'' and their thoughts are like dark shadows. Some others go ''back to white'' and their shadows make the snow look black. It's not a pun, it's you when you are sliding down a snow covered hill. If you are addicted to ski, don't think about it, run to Vigla ski center, on Verno mountain.
Thessaloniki is located in northern Greece. It is the second largest city and a major economic, industrial, political and commercial center. The city is well known for its endless entertainment including abundant cultural festivals. Thessaloniki has been ranked as one of the best tourist destinations worldwide.
Epirus is a geographic and administrative region, located in northwestern Greece. It is considered to be the region with the more rainfall than any other part of the country. In fact, Epirus offers imposing landscapes of outstanding natural beauty as well as a wide variety of fauna and flora.
Let's make some noise! Take your snowmobile and explore the beautiful paths of Kaimaktsalan. It's a mountain, situated on the borders between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. It's the third highest mountain in Greece with an altitude of 2524 m/8278.7 ft. It's also known as Voras and it's located in the regional unit of Pella.
Epirus is a geographic and administrative region, located in northwestern Greece. It is considered to be the region with the more rainfall than any other part of the country. In fact, Epirus offers imposing landscapes of outstanding natural beauty as well as a wide variety of fauna and flora.
In the regional unit of Imathia, you wil find Kato Seli or Kato Vermio, in an altitude of 1450 m / 4756 ft. It's one of the highest villages in Greece. On the border of this beautiful village, the ski center of Seli is being spotted. It's the first organized ski center in Greece and it has begun operating since 1934. In the same year, the first Panhellenic race of skiing were held in Seli.
Following its successful completion in the four previous years, the leading mountain running race in Epirus and one of the greatest in Greece, comes this year, on July 24th and 26th, 2015.