Queenstown & Wanaka - New Zealand - page 1072

Coronet Peak
Tandem PARAGLIDING, HANG GLIDING
( 0800 467 325; www.tandemparagliding.com ; from $189) Offering spectacular take-offs
from Coronet Peak, with free pick-ups from Queenstown accommodation.

Skytrek PARAGLIDING, HANG GLIDING
( 0800 759 873; www.skytrek.co.nz ; from $190) Soar on tandem flights from Coronet Peak;
transfers included.

Queenstown Paraflights PARASAILING
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( 0800 225 520; www.paraflights.co.nz ; solo/tandem per person $159/129) Float 200m above
the lake as you're pulled behind a boat. Departs from the main pier.

Elevation Paragliding School PARAGLIDING
( 0800 359 444; www.elevation.co.nz ; instruction from $240) Learn the paragliding ropes
and graduate to four solo flights.

Mountain Biking
With the opening of the Queenstown Bike Park, the region is now firmly established as
an international focus for the sport. If you're in town for a while, consider joining the
Queenstown Mountain Bike Club ( www.queenstownmtb.co.nz ) .
The Queenstown Trail - more than 100km in total - links five scenic smaller trails
showcasing Queenstown, Arrowtown, Gibbston, Lake Wakatipu and Lake Hayes. The
trail is suitable for cyclists of all levels

Queenstown Bike Park MOUNTAIN BIKING
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( 03-441 0101; www.queenstownbikepark.co.nz ; Skyline; half-/full day $60/85; 10am-6pm
Sep-Nov, Mar & Apr, to 8pm Dec-Feb) Thirteen different trails - from easy (green) to extreme
(double black) - traverse Bob's Peak high above the lake. Once you've descended on
two wheels, simply jump on the gondola and do it all over again. The best trail for novice
riders is the 6km-long Hammy's Track , which is studded with lake views and picnic
spots. BYO bike.

Vertigo Bikes MOUNTAIN BIKING
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