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Queenstown is a thrill-seeker’s paradise. Locals seem to spend their time devising an ever-increasing range of gravity-defying, heart-pounding activities. Aussies are adrenalin junkies and Expedia\u2019s travellers get their fix in Queenstown<\/a> on a 4-5 day trip.<\/p>\n

Whether you get your kicks in the air or on the water, one thing is for sure \u2013 an adrenalin rush is a great way to work up an appetite. Here\u2019s our guide on how to thrill all your senses.<\/p>\n

Taking the leap of a lifetime<\/h2>\n

Nicknamed the \u2018home of bungy\u2019, Kawarau (a 20-min drive from Queenstown) is the site of the world\u2019s first bungy jump, devised in 1988 by the father of fearlessness, AJ Hackett. Entrust your life to a length of elastic, count to five and plunge head-first towards the river from a 43-metre-high ledge. If you\u2019re looking for a little reassurance before you leap, check out the Secrets of Bungy Tour. Hankering for more? The spectacular Nevis<\/a> bungy site has a dizzying 134-metre-high platform suspended on a cable that traverses a gorge. We can feel our stomachs flipping just thinking about it. As the valley floor comes rushing towards you, console yourself with the thought of the great views as you\u2019re winched back up to safety.<\/p>\n

Where to feast:<\/strong> Whether you screamed all the way down or gallantly threw yourself off the Nevis without breaking a sweat, you\u2019ll be feeling pretty proud of yourself. Stop in for a Mr Big Stuff burger at the legendary Fergburger<\/a> (42 Shotover St). Half a pound of prime New Zealand beef topped with American streaky bacon, cheese and barbecue sauce \u2013 it\u2019s a hearty feed after a heart-stopping adventure. Sleep it off at Breakfree The Waterfront<\/a>, just a few blocks down the road.<\/p>\n

Soaring through the air<\/h2>\n

One of the best ways to take in Queenstown\u2019s surrounds is from the air. Make like an eagle and soar high above the mountains on a tandem paraglide or hang glide \u2013 Coronet Peak<\/a> has some of the highest launch sites in the area. And if you\u2019re looking for a more sedate but equally exhilarating experience, hop into a hot-air balloon basket and rise majestically above the valleys, rivers and lakes between Mount Aspiring in the Southern Alps and Mount Tutoko in Fiordland National Park. Sunrise Balloons<\/a> live up to their name with breathtaking dawn flights, and even better, a glass of champagne at touchdown.<\/p>\n

Where to feast:<\/strong> If you aren\u2019t ready to come back down to earth just yet, catch the Queenstown gondola up 450-metres to the top of Bob\u2019s Peak \u2013 it\u2019s the steepest cable car in the Southern Hemisphere so you\u2019re pushing boundaries even on the way to dinner. At the top you\u2019ll find the Skyline Bar<\/a>. Its 220-degree panorama views are the perfect spot for a sundowner.<\/p>\n

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Swishing down the slopes<\/h2>\n

With one of the longest snow seasons in the Southern Hemisphere (early June until early October) and\u00a0six varied ski areas<\/a>, Queenstown has a slope for every family member. Zig-zag down the easy tracks at Cardrona or take on the black diamond runs at The Remarkables. Skiing and snowboarding aside, embrace the white stuff with a range of (slightly) less daredevil activities. Cut some shapes on the town\u2019s ice arena with a figure-skating session, explore quiet forests on a snow-shoeing trek, or hop on the back of a snowmobile for a James Bond-style drive through the wintry landscape.<\/p>\n

Where to feast:<\/strong>\u00a0Round off a day on the slopes at\u00a0Les Alpes<\/a>\u00a0(16 Church Street), channelling a European apr\u00e8s-ski vibe with freshly baked pastries for breakfast and\u00a0classic French dishes in the evenings.<\/p>\n

Embracing the life aquatic<\/h2>\n

With a name like Shotover River, it\u2019s fair to assume an afternoon on the water in Queenstown is about as far from a gentle paddle downstream as you can get. Roaring water, dramatic drops and hurtling speed are the order of the day. Tackle grade-five white water rapids with a half day\u00a0Queenstown Rafting Tour<\/a>, where you\u2019ll don life vests to paddle through the 170-metre Oxenbridge Tunnel and the Cascade Rapid, or let someone do the hard work for you and jump on\u00a0Skippers Canyon Jet<\/a>\u00a0for 360-degree turns and top speeds of 80km an hour.<\/p>\n

Where to feast:<\/strong>\u00a0A wide-eyed, adrenalin-pumping adventure is always a bonding experience, and if you have made some new friends on Queenstown\u2019s wild and rough waters, enjoy a communal feast at\u00a0Rata<\/a>\u00a0(43 Ballarat Street). This new restaurant from Masterchef judge Josh Emett serves larger cuts for whole tables to share so you can swap stories of your brave adventures over roast crispy skin Canter Valley duck or braised Silere lamb shoulder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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