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.
A few kilometers away, lies Skippers Canyon, a picturesque gorge (22 km/13 mi length) that houses Shotover River. Grasp the opportunity to explore the wild beauty of the canyon in an organized mountain biking tour. Discover the narrow and steep Skippers Canyon Road (one of the most scenic roads in the whole world), that leads to the historic gold-mining town.
The more experienced rider can choose the 2 mi/4 km long Skippers Pack Track trail (one of the best trails for mountain biking in New Zealand). It is the original trail gold miners built more than a 100 years ago to enter the canyon. Immerse yourself in the biking adventure, feel the thrill of your personal effort and enjoy the breathtaking landscape throughout your journey!
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
London is a 4th class city in Laurel County, Kentucky, US. It is the seat of this county and the second largest city called London in the United States.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Snowshoe Mountain is a well known ski resort in Snowshoe, Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is famous for a variety of winter activities and the most appropriate conditions for the best holidays.
Pasir Ris in Malay means "beach bolt-rope", simply implying a narrow beach. It is geographically divided into three regions, namely Loyang (East) Central and Elias (West). Due to its proximity to the sea, it has several recreation facilities and has a keenly preserved mangrove forest with boardwalks to allow visitors get closer to the inhabitants. The full length of the park is around 6.6 km/4.1 mi long.
Kulani is a mountain located South of Hilo district, Hawaii. The nearest places to Kulani forest are Na Lua Mahoe, Pu'ulala'au natural area reserve and Upper Ola'a Forest reserve.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glenorchy is a small settlement, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by Richardson and Humboltd Ranges.
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.
