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Mophie Mountain Bikes on Snow – An Enthralling Adventure

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Proving an excellent opportunity for all those in denial that the mountain biking season is over, the Mophie mountain bikes is a great race to witness. The race guarantees thrills and spills to the ardent and extreme sports fans and an adrenaline pumping adventure for the participants.

If you are in for some fascinating action when competitors take out some serious tyres, a killer attitude and some exciting downhill racing on mountain bikes, the Queenstown Winter Festival is the place to be this June. Part of a tradition that started back in 1975, the Queenstown Winter Festival is a hearty affair that marks the beginning of winter in great spirit. Now the festival is the southern hemisphere’s largest winter celebration with street parties, mardi gras festivals, fireworks, family fun and plenty of winter sports of course.

This year the festival will be held from the 21st to the 30th of June 2013. With entertainers from all over New Zealand it’s a brilliant way to welcome winter. Along with the Mophie Mountain Bikes Show, other sports that are practiced here include Vincent Holdings Jet Sprints, Quicksilver Paddle Board Race, Mophie Splash and Dash and the Jelly Belly Bean Boozled.

So if you are in for some exhilarating action, some time out with the family in freezing cold weather, the company of good friends and a host of crazy action, head over to this winter wonderland in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Looking for Queenstown hotel accommodation that will let you enjoy the festivities to your heart’s content? Stay at the Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview and catch the best of the action, as you reside close to the festivities and hop in and out of the convenience of your hotel. This New Zealand Queenstown hotel is a heavenly place to reside in which is surrounded by old world charm and star class grandeur. The rooms are well appointed offering beautiful views of the surrounding lake and the hotel gardens. It is certainly a treat to anyone seeking reasonable accommodation while they explore this amazing city.

So whatever it is that you are waiting for, it can’t be the weather! To splurge in some great winter fun, you know where to be this year!

American Express Queenstown Winter Festival 2013 – Winter Wonderland

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39 glorious years before an attempt that a few jolly men took to celebrate the dawn of winter, has turned in to a massive affair now that sees Queenstown coming alive each year with good cheer and celebration. What were then, races on snow have turned in to exhilarating mountain riding; candy bars that were served back then have developed in to stalls and stalls of gourmet cuisine and the small performances in to fascinating concerts. If you are in Queenstown this June, a not to be missed experience would be the Winter Games 2013, when this beautiful town surrounded by natural splendor comes alive with an exciting celebration, attracting thousands of people to the town.

Surrounded by beautiful mountains on both sides and the Lake Wakatipu that flows through the town, this famous landmark offers truly heavenly scenery as winter dawns. With white slopes and clear blue skies, the view puts a picture postcard to shame. 151 years after the town was born in 1860 as a gold mining camp, it has a sophisticated downtown area surrounded by a picturesque bay.

The breathtaking snow areas cater to any level of a skier and snowboarder from amateurs to veterans. Whether you are a thrill seeker, who cannot resist adrenaline pumping snowboarding down snowy hills, or whether you merely want to relax playing a game of golf or even if you want to indulge in a spa treatment keeping your worries at bay, this beautiful town has it all covered all year around. What better excuse to head over to Queenstown but this amazing festival, when the whole city is abuzz with excitement surrounding the festivities.

If you are on the lookout for a Queenstown Hotel to call your home while you join in the festivities, book in to the Millennium Hotel Queenstown. This luxury hotel Queenstown is a heaven to reside in while you explore this glorious country side and welcome winter in style. With their impeccable service standards and luxurious ambience, it is the perfect place to cuddle up during winter. So come along and join in the fun, excitement and good cheer at the American Express Winter Festival in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+

Sky City Casino – excellent gaming experience

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Providing endless excitement amidst an imposing interior, the Sky City Casino is open all seven days of the week. Offering the most popular casino games in the world in addition to great food and amazing live entertainment, the casino has 86 gaming machines. Games including Hold’em Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, Midi Baccarat, Roulette and Blackjack are available here. The casino is among the best places to experience the thrill of table games. Those seeking accommodation Queenstown New Zealand can confidently choose Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview. With an enviable location and excellent comforts, this hotel in Queenstown New Zealand caters to every type of traveller.

Toi o Tahuna Gallery – masterpieces of art

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Located in the city of Queesntown, Toi o Tahuna Gallery showcases the works of emerging and established Maori artists of the contemporary world. Owing to the various partnerships it has with galleries around the world, Toi o Tahuna Gallery is able to display creative works of artists tackling global themes. The paintings, sculptures, limited edition prints and photographs among other items at the gallery are bound to give visitors a lot to marvel at. An exceptional hotel in Queenstown New Zealand such as Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview will enhance your visit to the city. It is a popular choice in accommodation Queenstown New Zealand.

Dart River Jet Safaris, a thrilling diversion

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Dart River jet safaris in the environs of Queenstown is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience that will linger in your memory long after your trip to Queenstown is over. The safaris combine everything that makes New Zealand a fantastic holiday destination; exciting jet boating in the wilderness, awe-inspiring scenery, exploration of the Maori heritage and the all-encompassing spirit of adventure. The safari will take the participant into the untouched depths of Mt. Aspiring National Park and the lovely Dart River valley.

Excursions will take the traveller from the vicinity of Queenstown to the frontier town of Glenorchy and the wilderness beyond. The visitor will have the opportunity to traverse areas of pristine wilds which cannot be reached in any other way. The fascinating nature of the reaches of the exquisite landscapes of New Zealand will mesmerize the traveller. The picturesque and distinctive countryside is rich in cultural and natural treasures and is steeped in the legends of the native Maori.

The journey will take the sightseer on the route taken by the first residents of this magical land, the pioneering Maori who first laid eyes on this ruggedly picturesque land. These early inhabitants found food and shelter here and discovered the all-important greenstone (‘pounamu’) which was used to make weapons, tools and jewellery; this substance has now become an icon of New Zealand.

The status of Mt. Aspiring National Park as a national treasure has been confirmed by its designation by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The park is considered to date back to around 80 million years and contains some of the world’s most distinctive native forests and glaciated landforms.

The Wilderness Safari will thrill the traveller with a combination of jet boating in the secluded wilderness, a drive through tranquil trails in a 4WD vehicle and a serene guided walk through ancient forests. There is also the option of the Funyak Safari where the visitor will be able to travel in the one of a kind inflatable canoes known as ‘Funyaks’.

When selecting Queenstown accommodation an obvious choice is the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront. This fine hotel is one of the convenient Queenstown ski resorts offering comfortable rooms and friendly service.