Nov 6th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
Queenstown is a seemingly quaint town that resides in the shadow of the Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island. Walking its streets, one could easily mistake it for Boulder, Colorado. But like the American town that it resembles, Queenstown's quiet appearance belies an adventurous spirit that pervades the people and activities that make this hamlet a popular tourist destination all year ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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In the Corner of the World: Queenstown
Nov 6th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
Queenstown is a seemingly quaint town that resides in the shadow of the Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island. Walking its streets, one could easily mistake it for Boulder, Colorado. But like the American town that it resembles, Queenstown's quiet appearance belies an adventurous spirit that pervades the people and activities that make this hamlet a popular tourist destination all year ...Photo of the day (4.07.09)
Apr 7th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Fresh from my return from New Zealand, I can't stop thinking about the range of beautiful scenery found in the corner of the world. Perhaps it's because I'm jet lagged and can't fall asleep. This photo, taken by The Wide Wide World in Queenstown, NZ, summarizes what you'll see in a typical day on the South Island: vast, sprawling landscapes, tall mountains, placid lakes and beer. I miss it ...Multisport Adventure Destinations From Around the Globe
Mar 24th, 2009 at 8:00AM: When most people go on vacation they like to visit someplace relaxing, maybe spend some time on the beach or hop a cruise ship and spend their days in a deck chair. Others prefer something a bit more active, preferring to hike, bike, and paddle their way across the destination of their choice. For those active travelers, Backpacker Magazine has put together a list of the best multisport ...When in Queenstown...S..l..o..w D..o..w..n...
Nov 26th, 2007 at 7:30AM: Queenstown in New Zealand is renowned as the adventure capital of the world, but after spending a week there researching for Lonely Planet, I've realised some of the resort's adrenaline fuelled activities don't necessarily give travellers the best opportunity to experience the stupendous landscapes that surround you like out-takes from a Lord of the Rings DVD box set.
In reality some of the more ...Mixologists, Start Your Cocktail Shakers
Aug 17th, 2007 at 2:30PM: Most American readers of Gadling probably can't get too excited about the upcoming Rugby Wold Cup, but in New Zealand's adventure sports capital of Queenstown, an event that should inspire interest from around the globe is just weeks away. Most travellers head to Queenstown to throw themselves off bridges on Bungy cords or zip about lookalike Lord of the Rings riverscapes on jet boats, but after ...More Ways to Risk Life and Limb in New Zealand...
Aug 14th, 2007 at 1:00PM: So New Zealand is well-known as the spiritual home of bungy jumping, but travellers to the globe's most adventure packed country soon find out there are loads of other exciting ways to get the most value out of their travel insurance policy.
The world's most extreme flying fox. Tucked away in the middle of the North Island, the ride at Mokai Gravity Canyon (watch a video after the jump) ...
