Queenstown in New Zealand's South Island can lay claim as one of the top adventure destinations in the world. It is blessed with glacial rivers and lakes set against the backdrop of the Remarkables Mountain Range. It has been argued that adventure tourism started in Queenstown in the early 70's. A farmer named Bill Hamilton invented a jet powered boat that can maneuver in just a few inches of water. The Shotover Jetboat ride was born and all kinds of daredevil activities like bungee jumping , base jumping and whitewater rafting followed. 30 years on and Queenstown is firmly established on the must go list of all adventure seekers worldwide. Take to the skies over Lake Wakatipu by helicopter, hang-glider and parachute; descend river canyons by raft, kayak and jetboat; experience bungy jump off the 440 foot Nevis Highwire; abseil into gorges and swing across them on the 360 foot Shotover Canyon Swing. The list goes on with 4 WD safari, canyoning, rock climbing, heli- skiing, tramping, fly fishing, horseback riding and fly in an aerobatic plane. It is also a wine growing region and has been used as locations for the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and XMen films. This place is at the top of my TO DO list.
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