How to Have Fun in the Adventure Capital of the World

but you want it to be an adventure-filled, adrenaline-pumping ride that you would never forget? You are in luck because you are headed to the city that has been christened the adventure capital of the world! Queenstown is where you can go if you are looking to get a thrill from your holiday apart from all the comfort and relaxation that most people would equate with a vacation. No reason why you can’t do both! Here’s how to make the most of it.

Go Jumping

The thrill of jumping off something is a singular experience. So, go ahead and jump off anything! Queenstown has adventure sports companies that will let you jump off a plane, a ledge of a building or off the side of a bridge. You can also do some canyon swinging if you are so inclined! It is an adventurous place and your hotel the likes of Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort will set you up with adventure sports folks to get you where you want to go.

Go Climbing

If you’d rather stay on the cliff and not swing about in it, there are a host of climbing activities on offer. You can try abseiling, canyoning or rock climbing in Queenstown which is blessed with many cliffs and craggy tops that are perfect for some adventurous hanging around. If you’d rather still be much safer in your adrenaline chasing endeavours, there’s also a host of indoor climbing arenas available.

Speed by On Water

Queenstown is also famous for white water rafting and other such adventure water sports. You could choose to skid off on the water on a jetboat or go white water rafting on the Shotover or Kawarau Rivers. There are many options to choose from when it comes to operators so if you aren’t sure, consider asking around the lakefront apartments in Queenstown for local suggestions. Or you could compare and shop online.

Grow Wings

There is literally nothing in this world that is as magical as flying. But since we can’t grow an actual pair of wings, the next best thing would be paragliding. Even in flying, your options in Queenstown are many. You could try hang gliding or paragliding from the Wakatipu or take it into the next level and attach yourself to a tug – which is a tow plane that will take you as high as you want to go and catapult you into the air. You will forget for a while that human beings can’t fly.

Biking to the Next Level

There are riding and bicycle and then there’s hell biking. It is the combination of flying and biking in one scary but adrenaline-inducing combo that will take you to new heights. Explore old mine trails and ridgelines that will have you on the edge of your seat, literally. Or you could go a little further and try some quad biking or dirt biking on Queenstown’s famous tracks and trails that will really get that blood pumping. It will enable you to show off your skills and is highly recommended if you are looking to have some adventure with your friends.

Conquer the Alps of the South

The Southern Alps is where you will find Queenstown, tucked cosily into the gigantic mountain range. Which means alpine terrains and world-class mountains that you can scale and hike up on are within your reach. If you are visiting in the summer, you can take on the most hair-raising hikes in the world. If you are visiting in winter, then come prepared to ski and snowboard like there is no tomorrow.