Queenstown adventure goes tandem

Media release from Ziptrek Ecotours

26 January 2010

Queenstown adventure goes tandem

Queenstown’s newest adventure activity is set to become even more popular with families after it launches its ‘tandem zipping’ experience today (26 January).

Ziptrek Ecotours, the all-weather, all abilities, all year-round flying fox eco-adventure located in the forest atop the Skyline Gondola, is now able to offer tandem tours for children seven and older with no minimum weight limit. 

Tandem zippers are fitted with a Ziptrek custom-designed climbing harness and attached to their guide who looks after them and ensures they have the best possible experience.

Managing Director Trent Yeo says the team is delighted to get the tandem tour off the ground.

“It’s perfect for families with younger children or kids who might be a bit nervous about going by themselves.  It makes them feel super safe - they can just let go and have fun.

“Heaps of families are zipping already and I would expect to see more now that we’re offering tandem rides.  Ziptrek has enjoyed fantastic feedback from all sectors in its first month of operation and we’re delighted to add an element that can extend the age and size range of those who can take part,” he says.

Ziptrek Ecotours takes guests on a guided two-hour flying fox journey through the forest high above Queenstown.  Guests step off a series of architecturally designed and beautifully constructed aerial launch platforms to “zzziiiip” down four separate cables from tree to tree.  Each ride is controlled by a guide and a patented braking system but zippers can enhance their thrill factor by zipping in different styles such as cannonball, upside down and Spiderman.  Between the four different flying fox lines, Ziptrek guides deliver an interpretive commentary with an ecological focus.

Ziptrek tours can be booked at the company’s summer location on Shotover Street in downtown Queenstown or at the Ziptrek Treehouse located 100 metres to the left, from the top of Skyline Gondola.

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