Queenstown Information Guide

WINTER 2019

In association with Food on Q Contents

How to use Planit Bnb PAGE 04

Queenstown Activity Guide PAGE 05

Queenstown Events PAGE 40

How to use Food on Q PAGE 42

Queenstown Bar & Restaurant Guide PAGE 43

Useful Contacts / Host Notes PAGE 63

elcome to Queenstown from all of the team at Price Guide W Planit Bnb. We know first hand just how special this place is and hope that you enjoy your stay in our Each of the activities in our Activity Guide includes a price magical little adventure town. guide, based on the average product cost as outlined below...

Planit Bnb launched here in 2018 and has gone from strength to strength, thanks to people like you. We hope we $$$$ $$$$ can show you the very best sights and activities on offer, and Less than $150 $150 - $250 deliver an outstanding customer experience. Our goal is to ensure visitors to Queenstown have an incredible time here $$$$ $$$$ and leave with lifelong memories. $250 - $400 Over $400

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Submit your enquiry along with your Host Code (shown below) on our website at www.planitbnb.co.nz. A member of our team will then get in touch by phone or email within 24 hours. They’ll ask a few questions and design the best itinerary, specific to you.

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Browse our extensive Queenstown You will then receive your itinerary, Information Guide for information on all which you can edit until it is perfect. of the best activities and attractions on When finished, we will send you a offer. Take note of the categories and payment link to secure all of your tours that interest you. excursions and activities. You then receive the finalised itinerary via email or our Queenstown Activity Guide app. You can contact our team at any point with any questions you may have. Queenstown is New Zealand’s most popular visitor destination and with its picture perfect scenery and endless activities it’s easy to see why.

Known as the Adventure Capital of the World, there are plenty of experiences Why use Planit Bnb that will get your heart racing – all in some of the most scenic settings imaginable. YOUR HOST CODE: We have hand picked some of the very top activities for you, each covering the The Planit Bnb team work tirelessly to offer our guests following categories, which you will also find on the Planit Bnb website: everything you could possibly need in Queenstown, minus the hassle - direct to your room. Be it access to your friendly, Milford Sound Tours Jet Boat Tours Bungy local travel expert, food from some of the best restaurants in Winter Doubtful Sound Queenstown Lake Tours Queenstown, or your very own ski concierge; who will deliver Extreme Swing Scenic Flights Wine Tours and custom fit the very latest in ski and snowboard gear, all Outdoor Activities Paraglide / Hang Glide Skydive in the comfort of your accommodation. Planit Bnb does it all Zip-Line LOTR Tours Indoor / Family plus more! Spa / Relaxation Vehicle Hire Onward Travel

PAGE 04 PAGE 05 $$$$ WINTER ENQUIRE AT PLANITBNB.CO.NZ

Cardrona Alpine Resort $$$$

Cardrona Alpine Resort is New Zealand’s favourite ski area, attracting all kinds of snow enthusiasts – from beginners & families, to Olympic & X Games athletes. Take a short drive from Queenstown & be welcomed with genuine Kiwi hospitality to NZ’s ultimate winter playground.

Cardrona has three wide, open basins with some of New Zealand’s most progressive terrain – every member of the family will have a favourite trail up here! With three learner conveyors & NZ’s first ski area gondola cabins, Cardrona is an excellent place to learn to ski or snowboard.

Kids are #1 at Cardrona with a fully licensed early childhood centre, dedicated kids’ instructors & 4-day adventure programmes. With 8 distinctly different cafés on the mountain, Cardrona has something to satisfy every tastebud!

PAGE 08 PAGE 09 $$$$ $$$$ MILFORD SOUND TOURS ENQUIRE AT PLANITBNB.CO.NZ QUEENSTOWN LAKE TOURS ENQUIRE AT PLANITBNB.CO.NZ

Scenic Cruise $$$$ Farm Tour $$$$ Cycle Trail $$$$

We go further than any other cruise Journey deep into the heart of New Explore at your own pace on Milford Sound $$$$ to reveal secluded bays, historic Zealand’s high country on Mt Nicholas Station 2 Station Cycle Trail – an landmarks and spectacular views. Farm Experience. easy, self-guided adventure that includes two beautiful lake cruises Discover more of Milford Sound’s natural beauty with the best range of cruises and • Learn about the region with our • Cruise to Mt Nicholas for a guided and an unforgettable cycle ride with activities, including Milford Sound’s longest nature cruise, guided day trips by coach skippers fun and fascinating tour of a real, working sheep station spectacular views at every turn. from Queenstown, kayaking and an amazing underwater observatory. However commentary • Follow the journey of New Zealand’s you like to explore, we’ll take you further, closer and deeper for an adventure you’ll • Visit Bob's Cove to see it's remarkable famous merino wool • Cycle between Mt Nicholas and never forget. There’s so much more to Milford Sound. Discover it all with us. turquoise water and native bush • Test your sheep herding skills with Walter Peak high country farms along • Enjoy stunning views up the lake Belle the sheepdog the far shores of • As the original Milford Sound cruise • Visit our Underwater Observatory: towards Glenorchy, Mt Earnslaw and • Meet and feed some of the farm’s • Follow an easy 14km marked trail operator we provide local expertise the only way to view Milford Sound’s the Southern Alps friendly animals along a quiet country road with like no one else can! sea life under the water in an • Take panoramic photos from our • Climb aboard our 4WD to explore panoramic alpine views • Our boats are purpose-built for Milford interactive learning environment. open top viewing deck the beautiful landscape • Includes a Spirit of Queenstown Sound with the best 360° viewing. • Experience the magic of Milford • The cruise journeys to remote Mt • Enjoy a delicious farmers platter Scenic Cruise from Queenstown • We have the newest, safest and Sound up close on one of our one- Nicholas High Country Farm - upgrade lunch or afternoon tea in the to Mt Nicholas and a return cruise most comfortable coaches departing hour, guided kayaking trips in to take a farm tour or enjoy a leisurely woolshed. from Walter Peak on the vintage daily from Queenstown. breathtaking Harrison Cove. cycle through beautiful farmland. steamship, TSS Earnslaw.

PAGE 12 PAGE 13 WINTER ENQUIRE AT PLANITBNB.CO.NZ SCENIC FLIGHTS WINTER PARAGLIDE / HANG GLIDE

The Helicopter Line $$$$ Harris Mountains $$$$ Paragliding $$$$ Heli-Ski The Helicopter Line is New Zealand’s There are a number of operators Snopro Ski Rental Delivery $$$$ largest provider of scenic flights. Harris Mountains Heli-Ski has shown offering the thrill of Paragliding or skiers and boarders the best snow Hang Gliding in Queenstown. There's Our professional team is dedicated to and terrain the has for nothing quite like silently gliding There’s no better way to start your ski holiday than with your very own ski ensuring you experience the best. more than 40 years. through the air, riding the thermals concierge to deliver and custom fit the very latest in ski and snowboard gear, high above Queenstown. all in the comfort of your accommodation. Sit back and relax, Snopro even Many of our scenic flight options are We ski hundreds of peaks in eleven return for follow-up support and pick up! This is the Snopro difference, and it within New Zealand’s national parks, mountain ranges; more territory than For the more adventurous you may give comes standard! allowing flights to parts of the country any other operator. Gentle rolling your tandem guide permission to really which may not otherwise be accessible. slopes, perfect for beginners, to snowy get the adrenaline going, with various “We are a family of 5. My husband and I drank a glass of wine, laughed and bowls, challenging chutes and steep twists and spins during your descent. chatted to the fantastic Snopro guys who fitted our kids in ski boots, skis and This access to some of the most iconic lines for the more skilled, it’s the powder helmets. The ski boots were new and excellent quality. My husband and I hired landscapes within New Zealand is you’ve wished for. Enquire at Planitbnb.co.nz and our great performance skis. The Snopro guys knew what they were doing.” an honour that The Helicopter Line is dedicated travel experts will find the Penny Sydney - Tripadvisor proud to share with you. Courtesy transfers, rental gear pick-up best options available for you. and gourmet buffet lunch included. Snopro have removed the hassle from ski hire so you can maximize your holiday time. ENQUIRE AT PLANITBNB.CO.NZ

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$$$$ BUNGY / EXTREME SWING ENQUIRE AT PLANITBNB.CO.NZ BUNGY / EXTREME SWING ENQUIRE AT PLANITBNB.CO.NZ

Nevis Playground – Bungy, Swing & Catapult $$$$ AJ Hackett Bungy NZ – Kawarau Bungy $$$$ Centre & The Ledge Nevis Bungy Nevis Swing Nevis Catapult At 134m, its New It’s a best rush of gravity Get ready for the world’s Kawarau Bungy Centre The Ledge Zealand’s highest Bungy, and the world’s most biggest and most Located at the gateway to Queenstown High above the heart of Queenstown, and with a free fall of famous Swing. Go extreme catapult! You’ll on State Highway 6 in Valley, you’ll find one of the most unique Bungy 8.5 seconds. Set in the forwards, backwards, be propelled 150m up the Kawarau Bungy Centre is a ‘must- and Swing experiences in the world. remote Nevis Valley, you’ll upside down, or with and out across the Nevis visit’ destination. This is the ‘World A short gondola ride will bring you up get there by Bungy 4WD a friend. Free fall 70m Valley floor, experience Home of Bungy’ – where it all began for Bob’s Peak with awesome views of before a short sky-high towards the valley floor up to 3Gs of force as you us, and hopefully you as well. See every the lake and mountains, where you’ll shuttle ride to the jump before swinging our in an accelerate up to 100kms Bungy Jump and Zipride while enjoying get harnessed up. Our freestyle Bungy pod. awe-inspiring 300m arc an hour in 1.5 seconds a bite to eat or a drink to sip on. Better means you can choose the most bad that takes the adrenaline flat. A gut wrenching drop yet, take the leap or zip yourself. ass way to launch yourself off the edge. hit to the next level. and bounce will have your Go on – surprise us. blood pumping!

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Queenstown Gardens Tiki Trail

No matter what time of year, the One of the most accessible walks in While those looking to relax take the Queenstown Gardens are a beautiful the area, Queenstown Hill will take leisurely Skyline gondola, you can try Around The Basin Bike Queenstown $$$$ place to spend some time to relax you high above town for stunning to beat them to the top (you might if during your action-packed holiday. vistas over Lake Wakatipu and the the queue is long enough) by walking The offers over 120kms of spectacular off-road biking trails surrounding mountains. the Tiki Trail. for you to explore year round. The gardens are just a few minutes walk from Queenstown waterfront and The steep walk is 4.6km return with a The walk starts at the base of the Around The Basin specialise on the Queenstown Trail and deliver a complete feature towering Giant Redwoods, rose climb of 500m, which should take 1.5- gondola, climbing 324m through pine service and helpful trail information to everyone. gardens, a forest / lakefront walk and a 2.5 hours (return) from the base of the forest to stunning views at the top. You large pond, often full of ducks. route on Belfast Terrace. Extra time may well be ready for a drink or bite to Our friendly local team are on the trails daily. We cater to every level and age of should be allowed if walking to the eat when you get there. rider and supply you with everything you need for a safe and enjoyable riding One of the biggest attractions to the track from town. experience. gardens however is Disc (frisbee) Golf, The trail may be a little slippery which is played year round by locals The 'Basket of Dreams' is a popular in winter so make sure you wear • Mountain Bike Hire • Half Day Bike Tours and tourists alike. Bring your own disc, stopping point for photographs before appropriate footwear. 1.5-2 hours • Electric Bike Hire • Full Day Bike Tours rent or buy one from town and enjoy reaching the summit. In winter there return, although that gondola ride back • Trail Information • Bike The Wineries the testing 18 basket course. may be snow or ice so wrap up warm. down may be too tempting.

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Body Sanctum Day Spa Body Sanctum Mobile Massage

Relax and unwind at Body Sanctum’s tranquil escape in the heart of Queenstown. Let us deliver our spa treatments right to you with our Mobile Massage & Spa menu. Soothe and re-energise aching, tired muscles with our signature massage or stay Our expert therapists will come straight to your door, bringing with them your for longer and experience a luxurious spa package treatment, body scrub or facial. journey to divine relaxation. Stay where you are... your massage is on its way.

MASSAGE THERAPY SPA PACKAGES SIGNATURE MASSAGE - Deep Tissue, Relaxation, SPA PACKAGES Deep Tissue | Relaxation | Aromatherapy | Pregnancy A Little Peace & Quiet - 2hrs $249 Aromatherapy, Pregnancy. A Little Seclusion - 1hr $165 | 2hrs $289 45 mins - $99 | 60mins - $135 | 90mins - $185. A full body relaxation massage followed by our 60 mins $149 | 90 mins $199 | 120 mins $249 Enjoy an indulgent spa package from the comfort of Indulge in one of Body Sanctum’s signature treatments. Manuka Honey signature facial. your accommodation. Enjoy a massage, followed by a We use warm oils, hot towels, heated beds and our SIGNATURE MANUKA HONEY FACIAL spa facial that will leave you floating on clouds. unique organic massage wax or coconut oil. Relax, Revitalise & Renew - 2hrs 45 mins $239 60 mins $149 A full body exfoliation using our Fijian Cane Sugar, A relaxing and hydrating spa facial using our luxurious * All available as couples treatments. * We also offer a full menu SKI & BOARD MASSAGE PACKAGE followed by a nourishing coconut milk & honey body Skin Deep Manuka Honey product range. Includes a of relaxation and beauty treatments. * Advanced bookings are 60mins - $149 | 90mins - $199. masque while we massage coconut body butter into deep cleanse, exfoliation, mask, application of essential in peak times. We will provide it all; massage tables, Targeted to relive post-snow aching bodies - Ideal your feet. Finish with a full body massage and hot oil moisturisers and a soothing massage. luxury linens, oils and aromatherapy, ambiance and magic. after a day on the slopes! Includes aromatherapy and hair and scalp treatment. Surcharges may be applicable for accommodation outside of the take-home antiflamme. CBD. Minimum 60 minute call-out. Open 9.30am-8.30pm, 7 days. * All available as couples treatments. * We also offer a full menu of relaxation and beauty treatments. Find out more online.

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Altitude Tours $$$$ Altitude Tours $$$$

Wine Sampler Tour: Experience four of Central ’s exquisite vineyards and Glenorchy & Paradise Explorer Tour: taste some of the best wines the region has to offer. Tour the unique wine cave On this half day scenic tour your local guide will take you to the top spots in at Gibbston Valley winery before the opportunity to taste some delectable local Glenorchy for a real insider’s tour. Sit back in the luxurious Mercedes van with cheeses from the Gibbston Valley Cheesery. The other three wineries are all onboard videos and enjoy the scenery alongside Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown unique bringing different atmosphere’s and personalities, however all have one to Glenorchy, with a few scenic stops along the way. Once arrived in Glenorchy you thing in common, and that is fantastic wine. This tour is brimming with fun as you will be captivated by the surrounding mountain ranges and luscious native beech experience the best of the region on an enjoyable and leisurely wine experience. forests which encapsulate the quaint village. Your guide will provide you with Includes branded wine glass for you take as a souvenir of your day out. information about the area and the fascinating Maori history. If you are a Lord of the Rings fan you’ll be pleased to know that included is a stop off at a beautiful Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour: Wine tours just got a whole lot more fun with bush location used during the filming of the movies! Even if you aren’t a fan you’ll our Beer and Wine Twilight Tour. You’ll be chauffeured in comfort and style in state be impressed! As we know how taxing travelling in luxury and viewing amazing of the art, luxury Mercedes vans. Starting late in the afternoon you will tour the scenery is, your tour will be topped off with a scrumptious morning / afternoon tea Gibbston Valley for tastings of wine or beer at three cellar doors and a delicious along the river! antipasto platter to share between your group. Includes branded wine glass.

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JUCY Cruise Milford Sound $$$$ K Jet $$$$

Join JUCY Cruise Milford Sound and enjoy the scenic boat cruise experience of Are you ready to take on the mighty Shotover and Kawarau Rivers? a lifetime! We’re the only Jet boat company that offers an insane 60 minute ride down the Feel the spray of towering waterfalls dropping into the fiord, look out for playful Shotover and Kawarau Rivers and across Lake Wakatipu. We’ve got the fastest dolphins who come to surf the wave of the boat, and if you’re lucky, catch a and meanest V8 Jet boats in town, that get up to speeds of 95kph in water that’s glimpse of the elusive Fiordland Crested Penguin. less than 5cm deep in some places.

Not keen to tackle the drive? Join one of our many day trip excursions departing With heated hand rails and no height restrictions for children, what are you waiting Queenstown and Te Anau daily. Our experienced drivers provide interesting and for? Book in an hour of power with the Big Yellows. insightful commentary of the area, stunning photo stops and scenic short nature walks giving you the maximum Fiordland experience! Departing every hour on the hour from Central Queenstown’s Main Town Pier, we’ve been providing thrills, 360° spins and adrenaline since 1958. With Classic and Premium options to suit every budget, you can rest assured that no matter what the weather, every JUCY Cruise is guaranteed to be special. We like to live fast and play loud!

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TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruises $$$$ Doubtful Sound $$$$ Wilderness Cruises Enjoy a cruise on Queenstown’s most iconic boat. The leisurely 90-minute Home of New Zealand's Best Off Road Tours $$$$ cruise across Lake Wakatipu showcases some of the resort's spectacular alpine Travel with Real Journeys to the heart scenery, while offering plenty of time to explore a piece of Queenstown’s living of Fiordland National Park and take Nowhere in the world could a landscape be more suited to getting off the history – the 106 year old TSS Earnslaw. in the beauty and vastness of remote beaten track to take in the superb scenery, all the while enjoying the endless fun Doubtful Sound, a place only those in conquering this terrain with the amazing off-road capabilities of the vehicles we can Inside, a visit to the engine room reveals the giant steam engines at work. Close by the know get to see! exclusively offer here. With 30 year’s experience you couldn't be in better hands. you’ll be able to view the collection of historical photos in our mini-museum, check out the bridge and even join a sing-along with the pianist. Alternatively, simply sit Three times longer than Milford Sound, Off Road Adventures Off Road 4x4 Queenstown Off Road Expeditions back and enjoy a wine, beer or some food at our on board Promenade Café and Bar. it has a surface area 10 times larger. Quad Bike Tours 4X4 Scenic Tours Buggy Tours With its rugged peaks and twisting, Enjoy tailor-made quad Small, personalised half Experience the thrill with For an additional cost, you can also choose to disembark and enjoy a variety of hidden inlets, Doubtful Sound will take bike tours in small select day tours (max. 7) to self-drive and guided activities at Walter Peak High Country Farm, including a guided farm tour, or a your breath away as you experience its groups with experts stunning locations like buggy tours available to gourmet BBQ lunch or dinner. deep wilderness. guides exclusively through Skippers Canyon and conquer our exhilarating a stunning 11,000 acre Glenorchy. A wealth of exclusive terrain This is a fantastic option to get out on the water and add another dimension to Real Journeys is the only operator playground next to the facts from our local guides overlooking Queenstown. your Queenstown experience. offering daily seamless connections to . brings the history and this breath-taking fiord. movie productions to life. ENQUIRE AT PLANITBNB.CO.NZ

PAGE 30 PAGE 31 Winter in Queenstown Queenstown Surrounds

Many will argue that there is no better time to visit Queenstown than in winter. - 20km outside of Queenstown, Arrowtown holds a charm that The days may be shorter, but the air is crisp and clear, the snow is calling to be attracts visitors from far and wide. The town still features a 'Gold Rush Era' look to played on and the light is truly magical. many of its buildings, built with wooden panels and facades. The local museum, miners cottages and gold shops give a taste of what the old days were like. Inevitably the main reason people flock from all over the world to Queenstown in winter is for the ski fields. There are three main resorts in and around town; The GLENORCHY - At the north end of Lake Wakatipu, sits Glenorchy, a small village Remarkables, and Cardrona Alpine Resort. nestled within dramatic mountain scenery. A popular spot for fishing (permit required), hiking and horse trekking. Access to the Routeburn Track (one of New On top of these, are a myriad of other winter activities and events. The town is Zealand's seven great walks) and Paradise (it truly is) are close by. alive with sound and colour during the Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival, June 20th-23rd and during Winter Pride, 30th August - 8th September. No matter - An hour's drive from Queenstown, Wanaka has much to see and do, when you visit, you will find activities for every member of the family, world class with a slightly more relaxed pace than it's adrenaline junkie neighbour. Home to food and a huge variety of nightlife on offer. We hope your stay in Queenstown is the Insta-famous Wanaka Tree and Roy's Peak (left), your camera will certainly get one you will always remember. a workout. For more information visit www.wanaka.co.nz.

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Thrillzone - One location for a world of thrills! $$$$ Kidz Club $$$$ Canyon Swing $$$$ Canyon Fox $$$$

Step into THRILLZONE - a fun, high energy and adrenaline-fuelled experience More than just a babysitting service: Perched 109m above the Shotover River, no other swing in the world has the The Fox is the world’s only Flying Fox right in the heart of Queenstown! Choose from a huge range of indoor activities Kids enjoy free reign over all activities, unique combination of a 60m freefall down a vertical cliff face with heaps of that lets gravity drop you from 182m suitable for everyone... a dedicated staff member with them different jump styles to enjoy our 200m swing. high onto our cable suspended across plus complimentary popcorn & slushy a canyon. Activities on offer include: while you explore the town, head for a TRIP INFORMATION spa day or go on a wine tour... This is With several ways to ride off or run off • Vortex 12D Motion Theatre • Virtuix Omni Multiplayer VR paradise for kids and adults! • 2.5 hours round trip our cliff, this is a fun challenge for all! • 360° Virtual Reality Games • Hologate Multiplayer VR KidzClub is perfect for ages 4-13 years. • Check in 15 minutes before your trip time The return line is 138m high where you • Tactical Laser Tag & Heroblast • Paintless Paintball • Dress to the weather conditions and wear closed-toe shoes race side by side back over the famous • 360° Drift Karts • Bazooka Ball` • Only 15 minutes drive from the Queenstown town centre Shotover River. • Transport included • Price is per person (solo or tandem) • If booking online - please bring your credit card for verification

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PAGE 34 PAGE 35 SPA / RELAXATION LOTR TOURS SKYDIVE SCENIC FLIGHTS

SALT Float Spa $$$$ Nomad Safaris $$$$ NZONE Skydive $$$$ Air Milford $$$$

Leave the stresses of every day life behind and treat yourself to a full hour of The best 4WD tour by far; Nomad It takes a certain kind of person to jump out of an aircraft at 15,000 feet into Discover majestic fiordland in the most relaxation and rejuvenation at SALT Float Spa. Safaris’ fully-equipped 4WD vehicles thin air. It takes courage. unforgettable way with Air Milford, take you into the New Zealand a family owned and operated flight Discover the mental, spiritual and physical benefits of sensory deprivation with our backcountry inaccessible by normal Harnessed to an experienced Jumpmaster, expect sensory overload as you step company specialising in personalised 60-minute float session. means. out of the aircraft door, and for up to 60 seconds freefall at 200kph/124mph - sightseeing excursions. Experience terminal velocity. You must choose to go through life able to say, “I did it”, instead glaciers, forests, lakes pouring off Sensory deprivation is the ultimate way to reset your body’s equilibrium, removing Join Safari of the Scenes LOTR tours of knowing you had the opportunity and turned it down. Embrace the fear and mountains, waterfalls and prolific flora the sensory overload and stresses of daily life - giving your body the perfect into the heart of Middle-earth visiting tandem skydive over Queenstown with NZONE Skydive. and fauna in the heart of this isolated environment to relax, heal, detoxify. filming locations or step back in time and uninhabited region. Milford Sound, to the gold rush of the 1860’s into • Maximum weight is 115kg/253lbs. Customers over 95kg will incur a weight the remote Doubtful Sound and Mt. Skippers Canyon and surcharge. Cook are all within our remit. Air Milford searching for gold! • High quality photo and video packages available. Courtesy transport from the is committed and focused on offering NZONE Skydive shop. its guests a personal, niche sightseeing Journey through lands made famous by • Departs: Every 30 minutes. Allow 3.5 hours return trip. tour. Our local, experienced pilots are film-makers on a personal, small-group passionate about their backyard and tour that you will cherish forever. Achievement doesn’t come sweeter. this is reflected in their fully guided commentary throughout.

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PAGE 36 PAGE 37 ZIP-LINE WINE TOURS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DISCOUNT VOUCHER INCLUDED IN YOUR ENQUIRY ENQUIRE AT PLANITBNB.CO.NZ

Ziptrek Ecotours $$$$ Alpine Wine Tours $$$$ Whitewater Rafting $$$$

Feel the freedom of ziplining through Join Alpine Wine Tours on our daily Whitewater rafting is the last extreme the trees high above Queenstown. wine tours, which are exclusively experience in the adventure capital of Industrial Fitness for adults, to allow you to relax and New Zealand and we intend to keep it Ziptrek offers a spectacular guided unwind. that way. You will embark on a Man V There’s training and then there’s Industrial Fitness training! zipline eco-adventure through the Nature battle of willpower in one of the forest, situated on Skyline Gondola hill. Choose from our Lunch or Afternoon most scenic environments in the world! Industrial Fitness Gym & Fight Club is Queenstown’s friendliest environment with a With a tour to suit everyone from our Wine Tours with a small group of up range of fitness classes, personal training and martial arts to suit all levels as well family friendly tour (Moa Tour), after a to 11 wine lovers. Convenient central • Grade 3-5 whitewater rapids as a fully kitted out resistance training and cardio area. record breaking title with the steepest Queenstown pick-up and drop-off, • Paddle through a 170m tunnel zipline in the world (Kea Tour) or after travel in comfort and style in our 2018 • Drive the famous Skippers Canyon Rd Our training facility emphasizes a safe, comfortable, and effective atmosphere for a heightened thrill with a 21m drop Mercedes Sprinter with your qualified • Option to fly in via Helicopter in our our members to achieve their own personal goals. (Kereru Tour). wine guide. Shotover River Heli-Raft experience • Transport included Take a picture of this advert and show on arrival to receive 50% OFF Ziptrek runs all year round and is Savour award-winning wines from the • Raft the Moana-Roa (big water) session or one week passes! stunning whatever the weather. Valley of the Vines including our famed Chief section of rapids: including Pinot Noir. Aftershock, Squeeze, Toilet & Oh Sh*t

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PAGE 38 PAGE 39 JUNE 20-23 AUG 30 - SEPT 8

Queenstown Winterfestival Winter Pride

Launching the ski season in inimitable style since 1975, the Real Journeys Join us this year for Winter Pride, a festival in a small town with a bold heart Queenstown Winter Festival 2019 is as fresh as the season’s first powder. that celebrates love, community, diversity, visibility and inclusion. Now the largest Winter Pride festival in the Southern Hemisphere, LGBT+ travelers come From June 20-23, the Festival celebrates this unique and beautiful wintry region from all over the globe. It is a festival that encourages locals and visitors alike to with antics from mountain top to alpine lakefront. Madcap annual events from come together and celebrate their difference. polar plunging for cash to canine chaos in the mountains, the global hit Hot Dub Time Machine, Kiwi comedy stand up stars and the lakefront Bathhouse stage The week is jam-packed with amazing events, with talent line-ups including some hosting live music including Trinity Roots, Ladi6, and Mitch James. of our best loved Australasian DJs, dance parties, skiing, boarding and mountain walks. Our world famous parties cater to every taste and budget including Military, The Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival is the ultimate event to wallpaper Tropicana, Leather & Lace, Propaganda White, The Pride Boat Cruise, and our your Instagram feed. Banish the FOMO – be part of it. all time favorite underwear party for men only! Free events include our dedicated Ladies night, every-night Apres Ski, SKYCITY Karaoke, and ASB Pride in the Park. Go to www.winterfestival.co.nz to check out what’s on and book ticketed events. #qtwinterfest #winterstartshere Everything you need to know about the festival is at www.winterpride.co.nz.

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Queenstown isn’t just famous for its wild adventure activities and jaw-dropping scenery. The town is blessed with a huge variety of restaurants and bars that will keep you well fuelled during your stay.

From quick takeaways and cheap eats to fine dining and cocktails, we have you covered. Remember Food on Q provide 50% OFF delivery to Planit Bnb customers.

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EMERGENCIES Police, Fire, Ambulance 111 Queenstown Police Station 03 441 1600

DOCTORS / HOSPITAL Lakes District Hospital 03 442 0015 CHECK IN TIME: Queenstown Medical Centre 03 441 0500 Queenstown Medical Centre 03 442 3550 CHECK OUT TIME: PHARMACIES Wilkinson’s Pharmacy 03 442 7313 Queenstown Pharmacy 03 441 0590 WI-FI CODE: Remarkables Park Pharmacy 03 442 2800

AIRLINES NOTES: Air New Zealand 0800 737 000 Qantas 0800 808 767 Jetstar 0800 800 995 Virgin 0800 67 0000

SKIFIELDS 03 442 4615 Coronet Peak 03 442 4620 Cardrona 03 443 7341 Snow Farm 03 443 0300

BUSES Orbus Queenstown 0800 672 8778

TAXIS Queenstown Taxis 03 450 3000 Green Cabs 0800 464 7336

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