Ride of Your Life

Heli-biking in Queenstown is “an exhilarating experience and a must for anyone visiting” the southern city, recommends the Telegraph’s Tarquin Cooper. “Visit New Zealand for rest, relaxation and rugby; unless, you’re a die-hard who likes to ‘earn your turns’, most routes begin after an off-road drive up to the hills. There is another, slightly quicker way — by chopper. It’s more expensive, but it adds a whole new level of excitement to the experience — and one that will instantly over-ride any feelings of guilt for taking the easy way to the top. The mountain bikes are strapped to the outside on special mounts and once everyone’s strapped in on the inside, the most exciting helicopter ride of your life will begin.”