QUEENSTOWN
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Sunset rides Mt Owen Queenstown Tasmania
Queenstown Tasmania Mt Owen MTB
Big Mountain descent Queenstown Tasmania
Sunset rides Mt Owen Queenstown Tasmania
Raft the Franklin River
**One of the top ten things to do** (Lonely Planet)
**World Heritage Wilderness of the Highest order** (UNESCO)
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Experience total wilderness immersion on a journey of a lifetime down the Franklin River.
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Take to the river with professional guides for an experience described as Life Changing.
Mt Owen summit trail guide.
Climbing Mt Owen is one of the greatest day walks anywhere. Here is a quick guide on how to safely have the most memorable time.
Tip : Don't walk up the shuttle road. It's long, It's a service road with bike shuttles, technicians and other vehicles associated with the various communications assets using it.
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1. Get Here. The first step is easy. Make your way to Queenstown by driving yourself (see our driving tips on this site), minibus charter or an exclusive VIP service [click here to learn more]. If flying is more your style, fly into Strahan or Queenstown and the shuttle service can meet you at either airport. [click here to learn more]
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2. Eat & Sleep. Queenstown has many accommodation and dining options. Find the best ones on this site. Check out The Paragon Theatre for daily screenings and there may be some after dinner entertainment.
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3. Begin your ascent. There's two ways to approach this. You can set off on the 'Horsetail falls boardwalk' at Karlson's Gap to the top of the falls. Then, follow the King Billy posts delineating the summit track up the ridge all the way to the plateau. Or - you can get the 4x4 uplift shuttle from The Paragon to the 850M Mt Owen spur leaving you the last 300m to climb.
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4. Now that you're up there. Be sure to check out the high cave just under the plateau. There is a chute at the rear that leads to the top. (Note : The peak called Nasty Knob on top of the cave is not the Mt Owen Summit) Once you're on the plateau, look to the west for 'Don't knock the rock', one of the many interesting conglomerate rock formations. As you stroll along the plateau you will see Berry's Tarn just below to the east. At the Southern end of the plateau walk you will come to the summit that still has a Trig point on top and a sheltered rock hollow underneath.
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5. Timing is everything. Make a glorious descent bathed in the golden light of the sunset over the Southern Ocean.
Something a little less active but every bit as wonderful
Ride the Wilderness Railway on original ABT Steam loco's
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A journey through Queenstown's rich history and modern evolution. Led by passionate local guides, we'll unlock doors to hidden gems as we guide you to the backstories of the Mine Manager and Queenstown's First Lady. This 1.5 hr interpreted minibus tour is a must-do for anyone interested in Queenstown's story.