Scavenger hunt in Queenstown

Explore the adventure capital in a playful way. These experiences lead you past the Skyline gondola, the Kawarau bungy bridge, Lake Wakatipu and the Fergburger queue in Queenstown.

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Arrowtown side trip

Historic Arrowtown is a 20-minute drive northeast, with gold-rush-era buildings and willow-lined Buckingham Street. If the team can spare an hour, drive over and take a group photo on Buckingham Street. Otherwise photograph any "Arrowtown" sign in Queenstown.

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Bob's Peak panorama

Ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob's Peak for the postcard view of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Take a group photo on the observation deck with the panorama spread behind everyone.

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Bungy bridge watch

The Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge was the world's first commercial bungy site. Watch a jumper plunge toward the river (or jump yourself), and capture the moment in a group photo with the bridge and the gorge in shot.

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Checkpoint: Kawarau Bungy Bridge

Drive east on State Highway 6 to the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge and check in at the AJ Hackett Bungy Centre.

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Checkpoint: Skyline Gondola

Walk one block north up Brecon Street to the Skyline Gondola base station and check in at the ticket office.

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Checkpoint: Steamer Wharf

Navigate to the Queenstown waterfront at Steamer Wharf and check in by the TSS Earnslaw dock.

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Fergburger queue

Fergburger on Shotover Street has a queue out the door at almost all hours. Order a Big Al or Sweet Bambi, take a group photo in the queue (or with the iconic neon sign) and another with the team mid-bite once you score the burger.

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Lake Wakatipu wide shot

Lake Wakatipu is one of the longest lakes in New Zealand and famously shaped like a lightning bolt. Walk to the lakeside and take a group photo with the lake and the mountains behind everyone.

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Lakefront ice cream toast

Patagonia Chocolates on the waterfront serves Queenstown's best ice cream and gelato. Order a scoop each and take a group photo with everyone holding a cone up in a toast, the lake behind everyone.

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Local Queenstowner tip

Convince a local Queenstown resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

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Pinot Noir taste

Central Otago is one of the world's great Pinot Noir regions. Order a glass at Boatshed Cafe, Eichardt's or any wine bar in town and take a group photo with everyone holding their glass up in a toast.

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Queenstown finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Queenstown spot (Lake Wakatipu at sunset, the gondola lights at dusk, the Remarkables in evening light) and take an amazing closing group photo. Kia ora from the adventure capital!

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Queenstown kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a classic Queenstown backdrop (Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables in the distance, an adventure-tour signboard) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

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Remarkables backdrop

The Remarkables mountain range frames every Queenstown view. Find a vantage point with the jagged ridge filling the background (the Steamer Wharf, Onsen Hot Pools road, the Skyline overlook) and take a group photo.

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Shotover Jet shot

The Shotover Jet roars through the canyons north of Queenstown. If you can ride one, capture a group photo on the boat; otherwise find the Jet billboards along Gorge Road or at the Queenstown Visitor Centre and take a team photo in front of one.

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Skyline luge ride

The Skyline Luge at the top of the gondola is a concrete go-kart track down the mountainside. Take a group photo or short video at the start line with helmets on, or capture a luge whizzing past with the team waving.

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Trivia: Bungy height

The Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge is how many metres above the Kawarau River (within 3)?

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Trivia: Commercial bungy started

AJ Hackett opened the world's first commercial bungy site at the Kawarau Bridge in what year?

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Trivia: TSS Earnslaw launched

The TSS Earnslaw, the "Lady of the Lake", was launched on Lake Wakatipu in what year (within 1)?

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TSS Earnslaw photo

The TSS Earnslaw is a 1912 coal-fired steamship that has crossed Lake Wakatipu since the same year. Find the steamer at the wharf and take a group photo with the white-and-red hull behind the team.

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