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Sep 3 2010: New subdivision underway at Queenstown’s Millbrook Resort
Development of a new $2.9 million subdivision is now underway at Queenstown’s world-class Millbrook Resort.

Sep 3 2010: Shotover Canyon Swing voted Best Bungy/Swing by the people
Shotover Canyon Swing has scooped a top award as one of New Zealand’s best experiences at The 2010 Ranker Traveller Voted Awards.

Sep 3 2010: Red Bull Alpine Cup launched at Mt Hutt
Along with medals and world rankings, the skier with the best overall points at next week’s Australia New Zealand Continental Cup (ANC) race series will be awarded the world’s first Red Bull Alpine Cup.

Sep 1 2010: Otago Polytechnic takes cookery courses to the next level
Budding young Jamie Olivers, Al Browns and Marco Pierre Whites can take a further step towards their chef career by enrolling for Otago Polytechnic’s exciting new one year Diploma in Professional Cookery Level 5.

Aug 31 2010: ‘Zip into Spring’ with Crowne Plaza Queenstown and Ziptrek Ecotours
Crowne Plaza Queenstown has teamed up with Ziptrek Ecotours to offer a sensational springtime package for 2010.

Aug 31 2010: New $4 million building to meet 60% international passenger growth at Queenstown Airport
Airlines and departing passengers to the region are to benefit from a speedier baggage-handling service at Queenstown Airport as the next stage in a series of upgrades and expansions.

Aug 27 2010: New course, modern learning offers business promotion and national qualification
Central Otago businesses can learn how to benefit from social media while using their own business situation as a case study and collect credits towards a valuable qualification as they go.

Aug 27 2010: Queenstown Resort College a hotbed of international diversity
Leading education institution Queenstown Resort College is proving a hotbed of international diversity with a full intake of students from 13 countries.

Aug 26 2010: Blanket Bay Chef named ‘Chef of the Year’
Blanket Bay’s Chef de Partie Joseph Clarke has been named Chef of the Year at the prestigious Restaurant Association New Zealand Culinary Fare on Tuesday (24 August)

Aug 26 2010: Otago Rugby and Good Group work to develop Good Players
Otago Rugby Union is on the fundraising trail in a bid to keep young rugby stars in Otago – and a new scholarship is to specifically target Southern Lakes young talent.

Aug 25 2010: Mt Hutt Breakfast with the stars
The world’s third-greatest alpine ski racer, Anja Paerson (SWE) enjoyed a well-deserved Breakfast with the Stars at Huber’s Hut this morning (25 August) after a training session in the Red Bull International Race Training Arena at Mt Hutt.

Aug 25 2010: Millbrook demonstrates confidence in market with latest development
Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook Resort continues to demonstrate enviable levels of confidence in the property market with the release of its latest development early next month.

Aug 25 2010: College has “high hopes” of medals at first Uni Snow Games
Students studying Adventure Tourism Management at the award-winning Queenstown Resort College have “high hopes” of medal placings at their first ever Uni Snow Games in Wanaka next week.

Aug 25 2010: Great day out for Burton Snowbroads at The Remarkables
New Zealand champion and Burton Team rider, Shelley Gotlieb, joined 38 girls at The Remarkables last Sunday (22 August) enjoying an Arcadia champagne breakfast together before heading out for the day on the Burton Snowbroads Girls’ camp.

Aug 24 2010: US puts on spectacular show for FIS Southern Cup finale at Coronet Peak
In the final event of the 2010 Air New Zealand Japanese FIS Southern Cup at Coronet Peak it was the US Men’s team who triumphed, taking out all three top positions in the second of the Giant Slalom races today (24 August).

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Queenstowners to benefit from Ziptrek Ecotours Locals Day
February 12, 2010

Ziptrek Ecotours are extending an invitation to all Queenstowners to experience the latest adventure activity to hit town at mates’ rates next Sunday (21st February).

Locals can experience the spectacular two-hour flying fox operation and interpretative guided tour through the forest canopy atop Skyline Gondola for just $50 per person, with proceeds from each person going to the Wakatipu Trails Trust.  

“The community has been asking for this day and the whole Ziptrek team will be on board for what we expect to be a very busy day.  The fun starts at 9am and ‘zipping’ will continue throughout the day with great tunes from Q92 More FM and a sausage sizzle at lunchtime” says Trent Yeo, General Manager of Ziptrek Ecotours

The trip usually costs $119 and locals will need to bring photo ID and an addressed bill on the day to be eligible for the discount. ‘Zippers’ can either walk up the Tiki Trail or ride the Skyline Gondola (not included in the ticket price) to check in at the Ziptrek Guest Services tree on Bob’s Peak.   
Kaye Parker, CEO of Wakatipu Trails Trust says “We are thrilled that Ziptrek Ecotours have chosen us as their nominated charity for this fantastic family event, we are very proud of the work they have already done in the local community, particularly with the recreational mountain bike trails”

“We had a successful launch and a busy festive season and now the weather has finally settled into the summer we’ve been waiting for, we are very excited to see the season continue to grow as it has done,” Trent Yeo says.

The Wakatipu Trails Trust is on a mission to lead, advocate, facilitate and assist with funding to build a world-class network of linked trails throughout the lower Wakatipu Basin.  The trail network offers locals a healthy, free, outdoor lifestyle, and an alternative non-motorised commuting option along some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world. As important the trail network will open up a significant new tourist and visitor attraction bringing millions more dollars into the Wakatipu Basin.

To learn more about Ziptrek Ecotours, go to their website at www.ziptrek.com

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For further information please contact:
Trent Yeo
Ziptrek Ecotours
Email: trent@ziptrek.com
Phone: 021 721 901

Alexa Forbes
Southern PR
Email: alexa@southernpr.co.nz
Phone 03 441 1117 / 0274 717 255

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