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.
Lake Wakatipu is the longest lake in New Zealand (49 mi/80 km length) and the second largest in South Island. It is surrounded by glaciated mountains, the highest of which is Mount Earnslaw, and is drained by Kawarau River.
The Lake’s peculiarity is that it has a tide. The water level rises and drops about 3 in/10 cm in 25 min cycles. The lake is perfect for whitewater kayaking. Explore its beauty and mysteries while paddling inside a kayak. Enjoy the magnificent alpine view and the breathtaking wild landscape!
Bamburi Beach is a 20 minutes drive from Mombasa town and 45 minutes from Mombasa International airport. It overlooks the calm waters of the Indian Ocean and within the Mombasa Marine Park.
Cagayan River also known as Cagayan de Oro River is a well-known river, draining the north central part of the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
Newquay is a seaside town in Cornwall of England. Located on the North Atlantic coast, it is known for its splendid coastline. Newquay's nine gifted beaches is the reason why it is characterized as the major English center for the surf industry. The conditions are perfectly suitable for water activities and people there seem to be really imaginative in finding new types of extreme water sports, far different from the traditional way. Surf Kayaking is one of them.
At the mouth of Bensafrim River and along the Atlantic ocean, you can find Lagos. It's a municipality in the Barlavento region of the Algarve, in Portugal. It's a place with historical meaning.
Klamath River begins in southern Oregon, Cascade Mountains and flows until Requa, Pacific Ocean, California, for more than 240 mi/386 km.
Spring Lake is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. The spot is commonly known as the "Jewel of Jersey Shore". New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Spring Lake as the 240th best place to live in New Jersey. So, grab the opportunity and visit this well-known place.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
