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Resting on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu against a backdrop of the dramatic Southern Alps, Queenstown in New Zealand is an outdoor-lovers paradise. Known as the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown offers a wealth of attractions, activities, and experiences, as well as good restaurants, shops, galleries, and museums. Boasting a spectacular backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the town is a natural playground with a range of sights to see and things to do for adventurers of all kinds from white-water rafting and bungee jumping to sky diving, jet boating, and scenic flights. For those wanting a less-adrenalin pumping activity, there are plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails, golf courses, wine-tasting, boat cruises, spa and wellness centers, and shopping.
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