The town is surrounded by Lake Wakatipu and the awe-inspiring Southern Alps, with spectacular mountains such as the Remarkables, Cecil Peak and Ben Lomond. Queenstown and the surrounding area was the setting for the legendary films Lord of the Rings and X-Men Origins. Despite the mountainous landscape, the climate is considered to be oceanic, with warm summers and temperatures that can reach up to 30°C/86°F, and cold winters with frequent snowfalls.
For the hill walking lovers, Queenstown is the perfect place to be! Take the Queenstown Hill Walking Track and get to the summit of the Tapunui hill, where you can enjoy the remarkable view of the Remarkables, Lake Wakatipu and Kawarau River. Another hill track is up to Bob’s Peak.
Be ready to exercise your body, because this trail is demanding, but the view when you get there is breathtaking. For those who wish to walk 5 more hours and are fit and brave enough, you can continue the same track and get to Ben Lomond peak, where you will be rewarded with panoramic view of Wakatipu Basin. Don’t forget to take your camera with you!
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
Mauna Kea is one of the five active volcanoes on the island of Hawaii, at 35 mi/56 km in the West of Hilo Town. Its peak is the highest point in the state, standing at 13803 ft/4207 m above the sea level.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's apple cultivations.
In the North side of Kealakekua Bay, close to HI-11/ Hawaii Belt Rd, lies the monument of British explorer Captain Cook, who was killed in 1779. The road that leads to the monument is accessible by foot only.
What if you want to take a taste of the whole UK during a small journey? Swansea’s tranquil land is suitable for hiking in small-organized groups or with your own company.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region in the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region in the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
