Listopedia: Queenstown health and wellness bucket List
Queenstown is unashamedly an adventure capital – the birthplace of bungee jumping has a surplus of hair-raising things to do, but it also has a burgeoning health and wellness scene. Here’s our Listopedia of how to experience the best of Queenstown’s health and wellness for when you want to turn down the adrenalin.
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After a bit of on-snow time but not interested in hopping on a pair of skis or a board? Snowshoeing is gaining popularity in the Southern Hemisphere as an alternative way to have some fun on the snow. NZ Snowshoe runs half and full day tours out of Queenstown where you’ll get out on the mountain without the hassle of lift tickets or even gear rental. You’ll start out at The Remarkables, strapping on snowshoes before hiking up the ski slope. Yes, up the slope. This is probably the hardest part of the entire day, but there’s plenty of stops, and soon you’re walking past the boundaries of the park and out into the wilderness.
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