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Mountain Biking in Queenstown, South Island, Otago New Zealand

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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.

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.

Grasp the opportunity to explore Queenstown and the surrounding area on a mountain bike.

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Immerse yourself in the cycling adventure, feel the thrill of your personal effort and cover miles and miles discovering the rare and wild beauty of the surrounding mountains, gorges and forests! Ride along the beautiful but fierce Kawarau and Shotover rivers underneath the Ramarkables range.

Note: There is a great number of operators based in Queenstown that offer a great variety of guided tours and trails, or bike rental.

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