Queenstown

The adventure capital of the world.
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Queenstown in alert level 1 | Queenstown in New Zealand
The goat was standing ontop of the mountain with interesting clouds | Queenstown in New Zealand
Was on one of the observatory in Queenstown, the view was simply stunning, no explanation needed on why i capture this beauty. | Queenstown in New Zealand
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Queenstown lake boat | Queenstown in New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand (September 2011) | Queenstown in New Zealand
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Queenstown in the sky | Queenstown in New Zealand
Truth be told, I didn’t even realise there were people in the image until I looked at it a few weeks later. It was a winter’s day in Queenstown and I was out for a walk while taking a break from the tours I guide. I always have my camera with me and the fall colours were out - a rare sight for a North Islander in New Zealand. | Queenstown in New Zealand
On my trip through New Zealand I met one guy how also comes from Germany and slept in the same ski lodge. He offers us to give us a free paragliding flight if we will drive his car down in the valley.

Guys this was just awesome! We get to free paragliding flights (it was the first time for me) and it was just perfect. :) | Queenstown in New Zealand
Queenstown Fergburger | Queenstown in New Zealand
This is LITERALLY the road to Paradise - yes, that's the name of a rural locality near Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand. 

Many scenes from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were shot here in Paradise - for obvious reasons ;)

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Tree in a lake with mountains and cloud | Queenstown in New Zealand
The Remarkables mountain range | Queenstown in New Zealand
Town in 🇳🇿 New Zealand with a population of around 15 thousand people.

Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world. From bungee jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white water rafting, there’s no shortage of heart-stopping activities to get your adrenaline pumping. If that’s not your thing, there’s also plenty of hiking and biking trails in the surrounding mountains and valleys, as well as world-class golf courses. In the evenings, the town comes alive with a vibrant nightlife, with bars, clubs and restaurants catering to all tastes. And if you need a break from the hustle and bustle, there’s always the option of a quiet lakeside stroll or a spot of fishing.

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Before arriving in Queenstown, I had mainly heard that it is a great place for adventure as there are many high-adrenaline activities to try out. I was happy to find that while it was true, there is so much more to this place. You will also find a lot of low-adrenaline activities, people are very friendly, and the nature in the area is pristine. I went for a nice hike by myself and really enjoyed it, and then I tried out a few "canyon swings" (kind of a different take on a bungee jump) and took a speed boat tour on one of the rivers. It was a blast! I also had one of the best burgers in my life at Fergburger. It was some lovely creation with slightly melted Brie cheese on a patty of high-quality New Zealand beef. It is worth the wait (it is popular!).

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You can expect temperatures of around NaN° Celsius in April during the day in Queenstown.