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Queenstown: High-flying canyon adventures
Belinda Henley checks out the latest development for adrenaline junkies at Queenstown's Shotover Canyon Swing.

Wanaka: Best of Kiwi hospitality
Abby Gillies laps up the idyllic sights and flavours of Wanaka.

Queenstown: An insider's guide on the cheap
Mountain Scene editor Ryan Keen shares an insider's guide to having fun on the cheap in New Zealand's premier resort town.

Nga Haerenga: Alps 2 Ocean Trail
Due to be completed in November 2012, this 312km trail runs from Tasman Point near Aoraki/Mt Cook through the Mackenzie basin and the Waitaki Valley, before winding its way to the Pacific Ocean at Oamaru. The Alps 2 Ocean Trail is one of 18 New Zealand cycle trails which will eventually extend 2000km throughout the country.

NZ Cycle Trail: Easy ride from sky to sea
John Parker gets a preview of a cycle trail that promises to be one of our finest.

Big snowy chill: What you need to know
Much of Canterbury has ground to a halt today due to heavy snow, while the rest of the country is lashed by rain and winds.