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!
Bear Mountain Ski Resort is located on the San Bernardino Mountain, by the Big Bear Lake, California, USA.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Manly is a suburb of northern Sydney. Manly Dam is ideal for those seeking for off-road mountain bike experience.
Mount Parnitha is located in the North Athens regional unit and is the highest mountain range of Attica. Much of this densely forested mountain is designated a national park, and is a protected habitat for wild birds.
Angel Fire is an alpine resort in Colfax County, New Mexico, U.S.A. Being one of the tallest peaks in New Mexico, Angel Fire is always busy during both summer and winter season. So, visit this place all year round and enjoy yourself to the maximum.
Houghton is in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the largest city of Copper County. It is also in the list of the “100 Best Small Towns in America”. Houghton is surrounded on the east by Portage Township and Pilgrim, on the south by Hurontown and Isle Royale Location and on the west by Dakota Heights. The area is ideal for varied winter as well as summer sports, such as ice hockey, snowmobiling, hiking, sea kayaking, sailing, mountain biking etc.
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.
Gertrude Saddle is part of the spectacular Darren Mountains, situated in the isolated northern part of Fiordland.
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.
Fiorland National Park is located in the South Island and is actually part of the World Heritage site Te Wahipounamu.
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, at South Island in 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 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.
