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10 What s Hot AJ Hackett Bungy & Swing AJ Hackett Bungy has been a Queenstown must do since the Kawarau Bridge site opened as the world s first commercial Bungy operation in 1988. AJ Hackett Bungy have since opened several other Jump sites in Queenstown, each with its own unique element of fun and fear (see pages 40-52). Their latest innovation pushes in new directions all together with another world first: The Nevis Arc, utilising ground-breaking technology and delivering the World s Highest Swing accelerating you at mind blowing speeds in a massive 300m Arc! For more info on the ultimate in Queenstown adrenalin check out pages 40-52. Luge Step out of the Skyline Gondola high above Queenstown and into a racy luge to test your driving skills in a series of downhill hairpin bends. Great fun for cruisy sightseeing and taking in the scenery or get the blood pumping and race to the bottom on the fast track. See page 42. Kawarau Bridge Bungy Milford Sound Go by road or fly, to visit this spectacular natural wonder of the world. Wet or dry Milford Sound will captivate you with sheer cliff faces plunging into one of New Zealand s most stunning fiords, it really is a must see that is guaranteed to leave an impression. Take plenty of film for your camera and strong insect repellent. See page 82. Jet Boating The Jet Boat was invented in New Zealand s South Island and was the first adventure tourism product to establish itself in Queenstown way back in 1970. With the number of fantastic waterways to explore in the Southern Lakes, Jet Boating is a thriving activity. There are a range of different Jet Boating options available to suit everyone in the region from the more scenic options to the flat out thrills of the world famous Shotover Jet. For more on Jet boating options see pages 41-57. TSS Earnslaw Steamship & Walter Peak High Country Farm Queenstown s heritage Ask about our winter evening dining special Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on board a vintage steamship At Walter Peak watch farm demonstrations and help feed the animals. Morning or afternoon tea included Enjoy Evening Dining at the Colonel s Homestead www.realjourneys.co.nz Freephone 0800 65 65 03 What s Hot 11
12 A 13 What s Hot What s Hot Getting Out On The Lake You can truly appreciate the sheer scale of Queenstown s magnificent surroundings from lake level. Heritage cruises on board TSS Earnslaw steamship to Walter Peak High Country Farm or Lake Cruises are all fantastic options to get out on Lake Wakatipu and add another dimension to your Queenstown experience. NZONE NZONE Skydive are celebrating 20 years of skydiving in New Zealand (since 1990), having jumped over 170,000 tandems to date. With the most comprehensive photo pack in New Zealand (containing CD of photos, DVD video, 25 printed images, 8 personalised postcards, certificate and online access to upload photos to the internet) for lifetime memories. See page 43. Heli-skiing One of the most exhilarating winter activities in the world, and you don t need to be an expert skier or boarder either! Basically if you can handle the blue runs, and the thought of riding un-tracked powder, in a spectacular alpine environment appeals to you then be sure to check it out. See pages 32-34. Arrowtown Apres Ski Well known for it s rich gold mining history Arrowtown is the perfectly placed Apres Ski destination. Well located conveniently close to Coronet Peak, and en-route to Cardrona Ski Field from Queenstown, Arrowtown is full of nice warm bars, cafes & restaurants as well as plenty of shopping and recreation options to keep you entertained away from the post mountain rush and bustle. See pages 78-81. Puzzling World Wanaka Puzzling World is a world-unique attraction with an eccentric theme! Take some amazing photos of the crazy buildings and structures, the illusion rooms must be seen to be believed and the world s first modern styled Great Maze is excellent fun for the whole family. Surely one of the most affordable attractions in the region, Puzzling World is well worth the short trip to Wanaka. See page 93. Ziptrek Ecotours Experience the freedom and adrenaline rush of soaring in the sky through the forest as you fly along zipline cables (flying fox) in the treetops! Above central Queenstown, Ziptrek Ecotours offers a thrilling ecoadventure experience, popular with the young, and young at heart. While also providing an opportunity to learn about hat this breathtaking place has to offer through guided interpretive tours a mustdo activity on your visit to Queenstown. See pages 15 and 52. Doubtful Sound wilderness & wildlife Ask about our fantastic hot winter deals and save $$$ Daytime Wilderness Cruises Wildlife viewing, including seals, dolphins and penguins Experience the sound of silence Specialist nature guides Glass-roofed coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau www.realjourneys.co.nz Freephone 0800 65 65 03
Rugby World Cup 2011 16 Rugby World Cup 2011 17 Andy Radka Photo NZ Rugby World Cup 2011 Schedule & Venues It s only every four years that top teams in the international rugby union bring their best game to compete for the William Webb Ellis Cup. The 2011 tournament will see 20 teams compete in an attempt take the cup from the reigning champions, South Africa. See the schedule opposite for venues and game times. But if you don t have a ticket don t worry! You can still be a part of the action. Watch live matches on the big screens at Fan-zones throughout the country, or see the teams practice in-person at the Training Grounds. Rugby World Cup 2011 Training Grounds New Zealand welcomes thousands of international visitors September 9, 2011, but before the visitors, they ll welcome the international players. Teams are hosted across 23 cities where they ll practice at the local stadiums and rugby clubs prior to the world cup matches. Queenstown is hosting Ireland, England, Romania and Georgia. View the teams practice sessions for free in their host communities at the following venues around Queenstown. Note: not all training sessions may be open to the public. Training Grounds in Queenstown Ireland, Queenstown Events Centre, 1-7 September Georgia, Queenstown Recreation Ground, 5-10 September Romania, Queenstown Recreation Ground, 11-14 September England, Queenstown Events Centre, 11-15 September Rugby World Cup 2011 Schedule Fri Sept 9 20.30 New Zealand v Tonga Auckland Sat Sept 10 13.00 Scotland v Romania Invercargill Sat Sept 10 15.30 Fiji v Namibia Rotorua Sat Sept 10 18.00 France v Japan North Shore Sat Sept 10 20.30 Argentina v England Dunedin Sun Sept 11 15.30 Australia v Italy North Shore Sun Sept 11 18.00 Ireland v USA New Plymouth Sun Sept 11 20.30 South Africa v Wales Wellington Wed Sept 14 14.30 Samoa v Namibia Rotorua Wed Sept 14 17.00 Tonga v Canada Whangarei Wed Sept 14 19.30 Scotland v Georgia Invercargill Thurs Sept 15 19.30 Russia v USA New Plymouth Fri Sept 16 20.00 New Zealand v Japan Hamilton Sat Sept 17 15.30 Argentina v Romania Invercargill Sat Sept 17 18.00 South Africa v Fiji Wellington Sat Sept 17 20.30 Australia v Ireland Auckland Sun Sept 18 15.30 Wales v Samoa Hamilton Sun Sept 18 18.00 England v Georgia Dunedin Sun Sept 18 20.30 France v Canada Napier Tues Sept 20 19.30 Italy v Russia Nelson Wed Sept 21 19.30 Tonga v Japan Whangarei Thurs Sept 22 20.00 South Africa v Namibia North Shore Fri Sept 23 20.30 Australia v USA Wellington Sat Sept 24 18.00 England v Romania Dunedin Sat Sept 24 20.30 New Zealand v France Auckland Sun Sept 25 15.30 Fiji v Samoa Auckland Sun Sept 25 18.00 Ireland v Russia Rotorua Sun Sept 25 20.30 Argentina v Scotland Wellington Mon Sept 26 19.30 Wales v Namibia New Plymouth Tues Sept 27 17.00 Canada v Japan Napier Tues Sept 27 19.30 Italy v USA Nelson Wed Sept 28 19.30 Georgia v Romania Palmerston North Fri Sept 30 20.30 South Africa v Samoa North Shore Sat Oct 1 15.30 Australia v Russia Trafalgar Park Sat Oct 1 18.00 France v Tonga Wellington Sat Oct 1 20.30 England v Scotland Auckland Sun Oct 2 13.00 Argentina v Georgia Palmerston North Sun Oct 2 15.30 New Zealand v Canada Wellington Sun Oct 2 18.00 Wales v Fiji Hamilton Sun Oct 2 20.30 Ireland v Italy Dunedin Sat Oct 8 18.00 QF1: W Pool C v RU Pool D Wellington Sat Oct 8 20.30 QF2: W Pool B v RU Pool A Auckland Sun Oct 9 18.00 QF3: W Pool D v RU Pool C Wellington Sun Oct 9 20.30 QF4: W Pool A v RU Pool B Auckland Sat Oct 15 21.00 SF1: W QF1 v W QF2 Auckland Sun Oct 16 21.00 SF2: W QF3 v W QF4 Auckland Fri Oct 21 20.30 Bronze Final Auckland Sun Oct 23 21.00 Final Auckland
22 What s On What s On 23 Arj Barker The Feelers Special Events 19-21 August, Adventure Film Festival A diverse selection of films from around the world celebrating the spirit of adventure will take the audience on a journey as well as inspiring viewers to get out there and find adventures of their own. It promises something to stir the soul of anyone from the hardcover adrenalin junkie to those who are content to sit back and watch others take the risks. New to the festival is the Short Film Competition which brings the adventures of local film makers to the big screen. Venue: Memorial Hall, Queenstown or visit www.lakesleisure.co.nz/events/ for details. 10 September, Arj Barker Live! Armed with some new classics and some classic classics, Arj Barker makes his way to New Zealand for his very first regional tour presenting one very funny hour of stand-up. Best known for his role as Dave from the Flight of the Concords show, this year he will host the NZ International Comedy Festival Gala. Venue: Queenstown Memorial Hall 18 September, Classic All Blacks vs French Classics Rugby A line-up of legendary rugby superstars will go head to head in an epic battle when the Classic All Blacks take on the French Classics at a Rugby World Cup festival feature match in Queenstown. Venue: Queenstown Recreation Ground, Phone 0800 ticketek or visit www.ticketek.co.nz Music Throughout August/September, Big Night Out Party from bar to bar with Big Night Out, Queenstown s original pub crawl that offers a free drink in each bar, free food, free photos, massive drink discounts in nine bars and big prizes every night! Tues/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat, Meet 8.30pm at Altitude Bar 49 Shotover St, free phone 0800 BIG NIGHT (244 644) www.bignightout.net.nz Bar Crawl, Ice Bar Crawl & Boat Cruise KIWI CRAWL is QT s biggest Bar Crawl, the only Ice Bar Crawl & only Boat Cruise! Join Kiwi Crawl & party in the best bars in QT, get 6 free drinks, free pizza, free photos, huge drink discounts in 10 bars for your whole stay & win awesome prizes! A party not to be missed! Meet 8.30pm @ The World Bar, 27 Shotover Street, any Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat. Check our listing in the Bars & Pubs section for more details or call 0800 2 CRAWL. 3 August, The Feelers After a six year break from the studio, The Feelers are back! Armed with a new album and boasting a new line-up, the boys are ready to hit the road again, playing live favourite Right Here Right Now, the classic Venus and new hit single Didn t Want To Fall In Love. Venue: The Revolver Bar, 54 Shotover Street, R18 25 August, Luger Boa and Black River Drive Venue: The Revolver Bar, 54 Shotover Street, R18
25 Snowzone 24 Mountain Events 12-13 August, NZ Ski Master Masters Skiing is a great opportunity for anyone to participate in ski racing. Come and participate in the only Downhill in New Zealand along with a Giant Slalom and a Slalom Great way to meet new people, compete and have a great time in the mountains. Coronet Peak for more information visit www.skimasters.co.nz Mountain Events Cup and Continental Cup level events and will act for many as the starting point on their journey to the 2014 Winter Olympics. The 16-day long Games also includes a full off-snow festival programme featuring an Adventure Film Festival, live music and entertainment and Adventure Expo, as well as bringing the mountain downtown in a series of big air and rail jam extravaganzas in Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, Dunedin and Methven. 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games will take place at Coronet Peak, Cardrona Alpine Resort, Snow Park NZ, Snow Farm, Mt Hutt, Naseby. For further information, visit www.wintergamesnz.com For information regarding events on the Mountain visit www.nzski.com www.treblecone.com www.cardrona.com EEN WN ES IC T 1966 E ENA QU O AR ST 13-28 August, 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games is the ultimate testing ground where elite athletes can experiment and explore performance limits against world-class competition. The programme includes World Direct bookings only, not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Fly to Ski TC INCLUDES Scenic flight from Queenstown airport to Treble Cone Transfer up the scenic mountain road A days lift pass for skiing at Treble Cone Return to Queenstown in reverse Open 10am-6pm 7 days a week - Friday late night skating until 9:30pm Cosy Café (new menu) - Ice Sleds - Lessons available - Sticks for hire - Video Games Located in the Queenstown Gardens - Ph (03) 441 8000 www.queenstownicearena.co.nz from NZ$169 Contact us for more details & options: Tele: 03 442 2207 www.glenorchy.net.nz