Frankton Rd. & Melbourne St, Queenstown, NZ, 9348
Keen cyclists take on the Tour de Wakatipu, a 45km race through countryside around Queenstown. Competitors pedal through leafy vineyards as they approach the finish line at Chard Farm, where food, drink and music is laid on for a post-race party.
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For most of the year, Queenstown is a sophisticated place, but in late June and July, wacky events emerge for the Queenstown Winter Festival. Fun-loving Kiwis take part in Frisbee golf tournaments, lake-swimming in freezing temperatures and crazy partying.
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The Peak 2 Peak competition connects two of Queenstown's highest points: the Remarkables and Coronet Peak ski areas. Competitors have to be fit, not to mention multi-skilled, to handle this 44km challenge of four different sports.
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The Adventure Quest, sponsored by Trust Power, exercises your brain, as well as your physical strength. Best described as a treasure hunt for adults, teams of two solve clues while biking and hiking around the Wakatipu Basin near Queenstown.
View Details ›Athletes pit their strength and stamina against the harsh geography of the Wakatipu back country in Queenstown during the 24 Hours of Southern Traverse. The intense 100km race lasts up to 24 hours and involves trekking, kayaking and mountain biking.
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Queenstown, self proclaimed adventure capital of the world, has without doubt earned its title. Birthplace of the bungee jump, everything from luge, jet-boating and hang-gliding to - of course - bungeeing or "simply" abseiling is on offer to the visitor. All activities take place either at the town or a few minutes' drive away. Set in an exquisite setting on the edge of giant Lake Wakatipu, and full of bars and restaurants, it has to be your top destination in the whole of South Island.
View Details ›The Lake Hayes Women's Triathlon and Duathlon (sponsored by Fresh Choice) are held at the Lake Hayes Show Ground in Queenstown, New Zealand. Hundreds of women compete in this fun sporting event, where the emphasis really is on participation, rather than winning.
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