Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
The town is surrounded by Lake Wakatipu and the awe-inspiring Southern Alps, with spectacular mountains such as the Remarkables, Cecil Peak and Ben Lomond. Queenstown and the surrounding area was the setting for the legendary films Lord of the Rings and X-Men Origins. Despite the mountainous landscape, the climate is considered to be oceanic, with warm summers and temperatures that can reach up to 30°C/86°F, and cold winters with frequent snowfalls.
For the BMX dirt lovers, Gorge Road Jump Park is the perfect place to visit. With a great number of successive cement jumps, it consists one of the best public jump parks in the whole world. Rent or take your BMX with you and get ready to perform stunning tricks up in the air!
Note: Closed during wintertime.