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New Zealand, South Island, Queenstown. Tourists ride the Shotover Jet on the Shotover River

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Overview

Queenstown is as much a verb as a noun, a place of doing that likes to spruik itself as the 'adventure capital of the world'. It's famously the birthplace of bungy jumping, and the list of adventures you can throw yourself into here is encyclopedic – from alpine heliskiing to zip-lining. It's rare that a visitor leaves without having tried something that ups their heart rate, but to pigeonhole Queenstown as just a playground is to overlook its cosmopolitan dining and arts scene, its fine vineyards, and the diverse range of bars that can make evenings as fun-filled as the days.

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Queenstown in New Zealand is loved by adrenaline junkies. Here's our guide to the town's top adventure activities.

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