Whether you choose to go hands-free or slow and steady, there's plenty of time to take in the scenery at Ziptrek Ecotours. Photo / supplied
Trent Yeo from Ziptrek Ecotours talks about encouraging nervous visitors, running a sustainable business, and what makes Queenstown so special.
Our tours involve ziplines, treehouses and a personal guided experience. People love it because it's like reliving childhood memories. Plus there are the views, the views, the views!
Our location
is in the forest, but with clear views of spectacular Lake Whakatipu and the Remarkables in the background. Sometimes you have to remind yourself it's real as it looks like a movie set. In fact, if you have a keen eye you will notice our forest- framed view has featured in a few famous films over the years.
People can get be nervous on the ziplines but we start off low and slow, then build our way up. Groups have two guides to look after all the "ropey" stuff, so your focus can be working on your impersonation of the New Zealand bird of your choice. We tell people, "if you're feeling a little nervous, take a breath of the fresh mountain air; that will fix you up!"
