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Queenstown Climbing Adventure, New Zealand

The Rung Way Introduction

The Rungway is based in Queenstown and is home of Queenstown Climbing.

We offer Queenstown adventure trips on the Rungway (Via Ferrata), rock climbing, abseiling, mountaineering and alpine trekking in the Southern Lakes Region. All our trips are personal with small group numbers and experienced guides and instructors.

The Rung Way—Queenstown Rung Climbing Adventure

The Rungway is is the Southern Hemisphere's first and only Via Ferrata system—literally translated as “Iron Way”.

A Via Ferrata is a series of rungs, pegs, rails, ladders and cables permanently fixed into the cliff face. Our Queenstown climbing Via Ferrata system is expertly set up to allow anyone of moderate fitness to experience the excitement, exposure, and scenic beauty of Queenstown.

The Rungway offers 12 routes of varying length and difficultly—all expertly equipped with fixed rung and cable systems.

Mountaineering

Since we are based in Queenstown we have mountains at our doorstep. The Remarkables Range is the ideal base to learn everything from basic to advanced mountain skills. Or if you feel like climbing a peak we have Single Cone and Double Cone on offer all year round.

We provide single and multi day trips during the summer and winter months that cater for all your aspirations—let us personalize your next mountaineering trip.

Alpine Trekking

We specialise in above the bush line trekking. Our trips are undertaken in remote places in the Southern Lakes area, therefore expect very little formed trails and people.

The locations are stunning and the trips are personal, we can create your individual trip that meets your demands in terms of fitness and terrain.

Abseiling:

Prepare to enjoy the adrenaline rush of a thrilling abseil/rappel descent right on Queenstown's doorstep.

Our abseil site is just minutes from central Queenstown and we offer complimentary transport to our fabulous panoramic location on Queenstown Hill.

We provide all the technical equipment you need for a breathtaking abseil safely back to the ground below. You control the speed so there's even time to take in the panoramic scenery on the way down too!

Abseiling is a controlled activity, no previous experience is required. Full instruction, limited numbers and thorough checks by our qualified guides ensure your safety at all times.

Allow 2.5 hours – Departs 10am and 2pm

Minimum age – 10 years

Rock Climbing:

Experience the raw adventure and excitement of rock climbing in the adventure driven Queenstown. Under the professional instruction of your guide feel your body and mind work together as you reach new heights.

We have a selection of cliffs with varying difficulty and exclusive rights to some of the routes we use adding to the "away from it all" feeling you get when you're out on the rock faces.

From a half day rock climbing session you will learn basic rock climbing movement techniques, knot tying and belaying. These sessions are designed for you to experience rock climbing in an enjoyable safe environment.

All technical equipment including rock shoes will be provided.

Your safety is paramount to us, that's why all of our rock climbing instructors have New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association qualifications (NZOIA) and our instructor to client ratio is kept at a maximum of 1:4.

Half day trip – allow 4 hours – Departs 9am and 1pm

Full day trip – allow 7.5 hours – Departs 9am

Trips leave at 9:00am and 1:00pm.

For your Queenstown climbing adventure you need to bring:

• Sturdy footwear
• Plenty to drink
• Warm clothing
• Sunscreen

For further information about our Queenstown adventure please contact us or visit our Queenstown climbing Web site.

About Queenstown

Camping, Moke Lake Reserve
Queenstown
Photographer: Ben Crawford
(www.bencrawford.co.nz)

Queenstown is located in the lower end of the South Island of New Zealand. Surrounded by a picturesque glacial lake, stunning mountain range, and absolute beauty, Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand.

Queenstown was founded in the 1860s as a gold mining camp. Today, more than 140 years later, Queenstown is a sophisticated, serene tourist capital. The majestic Remarkables mountain range surrounds the town, and in winter is blanketed with snow, opening the town for skiers and snowboarders from all around the world.

With four distinct seasons and a huge range of activities available, Queenstown caters to everyone: all ages, all cultures, all interests.

For further information about our Queenstown adventure please contact us or visit our Queenstown climbing Web site.

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