{"id":17429,"date":"2013-10-02T09:34:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-02T09:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/head-to-queenstown-this-summer-for-the-ultimate-adventure-holiday\/"},"modified":"2013-10-02T09:34:00","modified_gmt":"2013-10-02T09:34:00","slug":"head-to-queenstown-this-summer-for-the-ultimate-adventure-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/10\/head-to-queenstown-this-summer-for-the-ultimate-adventure-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Head to Queenstown this summer for the ultimate adventure holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<table align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Summer in Queenstown\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Summer-in-Queenstown.jpg\" height=\"192\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Summer-in-Queenstown.jpg\" width=\"320\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Summer in Queenstown<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span><span>Kiwis are being encouraged to swap the \u2018ordinary\u2019 for \u2018extraordinary\u2019 this summer by heading to Queenstown for their ultimate adventure holiday.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><br \/><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span>Destination Queenstown\u2019s latest marketing campaign showcases the region\u2019s world-renowned adventures, stunning scenery and fantastic outdoor lifestyle and aims to inspire Kiwis to\u00a0experience\u00a0a holiday\u00a0where\u00a0there are no\u00a0limits to their adventure.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The campaign will run across paid placements, online channels, editorials and video during October.\u00a0 It\u00a0will then be followed by a joint venture campaign with Tourism New Zealand promoting Queenstown summer adventure holidays to East Coast Australians.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Destination Queenstown CEO Graham Budd believes the pristine backdrop of\u00a0lakes and mountains combined with a world-class cosmopolitan resort town has made Queenstown\u00a0one of the most internationally admired adventure playgrounds.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\u201cQueenstown is the perfect escape from everyday life \u2013 it\u2019s right on your doorstep but feels like it\u2019s a million miles away,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\u201cYou can wake up here and feel like anything is possible.\u00a0 There\u2019s a unique energy about the place that inspires people of all ages and abilities to challenge themselves and try things they\u2019ve never done before.\u00a0 We have a full spectrum of adventure from adrenaline-pumping action like skydiving, bungy jumping, rafting and jet boating to more laidback options like hiking or biking the trails, internationally renowned golf courses, scenic cruises and flights, and wineries to sample.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\u201cAs bucket lists go, there\u2019s really no limit to how many boxes you can tick!\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<dl data-mce-style=\"width: 330px;\">\n<dt><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Queenstown Bay in summer\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Queenstown-Bay-in-summer.jpg\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Queenstown-Bay-in-summer.jpg\" width=\"320\"><\/span><\/dt>\n<dd><span>Queenstown Bay in summer<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div><span>Mr Budd says that spring and summer are great times of the year to visit &#8211; as the days heat up and lengthen it makes people\u2019s holidays feel even longer.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\u201cDuring the day the lakes and rivers become a real focus for people relaxing, picnicking and enjoying water sports while in the evenings there\u2019s a vibrant al fresco dining and social scene.\u00a0 People will often line the lakefront late in the evening to see the sun setting over the lake and mountains.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Queenstown\u2019s events calendar is also action packed \u2013 key spring and summer events include the International Jazz and Blues Festival at Labour Weekend, the spectacular annual New Year\u2019s Eve street party and fireworks, Summerdaze, winery concerts, and the New Zealand Golf Open.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Frequent direct flights from all major centres and a huge range of accommodation to suit all ages and budgets provide plenty of options for a great value summer holiday.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Find out more by visiting\u00a0<a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.queenstownnz.co.nz\/information\/spring-summer-adventure\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.queenstownnz.co.nz\/information\/spring-summer-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.queenstownnz.co.nz\/<wbr><\/wbr>information\/spring-summer-<wbr><\/wbr>adventure\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer in Queenstown Kiwis are being encouraged to swap the \u2018ordinary\u2019 for \u2018extraordinary\u2019 this summer by heading to Queenstown for their ultimate adventure holiday.\u00a0 Destination Queenstown\u2019s latest marketing campaign showcases the region\u2019s world-renowned adventures, stunning scenery and fantastic outdoor lifestyle and aims to inspire Kiwis to\u00a0experience\u00a0a holiday\u00a0where\u00a0there are no\u00a0limits to their adventure. 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