A DAY OUT IN QUEENSTOWN
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QUEENSTOWN
You have a free day in Queenstown and want to make the most of it.��TASK:�Discuss what kind of day your group would enjoy.��DISCUSS:�• everyone's interests�• how much you want to spend�• how active you want to be�• what would make the day memorable��CHOOSE:�Agree which of the three options your group chooses.
DINING
ADVENTURE
EXPERIENCES
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DINING
You have decided that eating out will be an important part of your day.��TASK:�Discuss what makes a great dining experience for your group.��DISCUSS:�• the quality and type of food�• atmosphere and location�• price and value for money�• service�• whether the occasion matters��CHOOSE:�Agree which of the three things is most important to your group.
THE FOOD
THE EXPERIENCE
THE OCCASION
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ADVENTURE
You want to experience Queenstown's famous adventurous side.��TASK:�Discuss what makes an adventure exciting and enjoyable.��DISCUSS:�• excitement and fear�• fitness and physical ability�• previous experience�• price�• safety�• whether everyone needs to participate��CHOOSE:�Agree which kind of adventure your group wants to explore.
AIR & HEIGHTS
WATER
LAND
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EXPERIENCES
There is much more to Queenstown than restaurants and extreme adventures.��TASK:�Discuss other ways you could enjoy your time in Queenstown.��DISCUSS:�• things you enjoy doing with friends�• indoor and outdoor activities�• culture and entertainment�• sightseeing�• trying something new�• daytime versus evening activities��CHOOSE:�Agree which kind of experience your group wants to explore.
SOCIAL & FUN
CULTURE & DISCOVERY
SIGHTSEEING
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DINING-1
For your group, choosing somewhere to eat starts with the food.��TASK:�Discuss what kind of food would make everyone happy.��DISCUSS:�• favourite cuisines�• foods you love and dislike�• dietary needs�• familiar food versus something new�• quality versus quantity�• how much you would pay for excellent food��CHOOSE:�Agree which kind of food experience interests your group most.
LOCAL FOOD
SPECIAL OCCASION FOOD
CASUAL FAVOURITES
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DINING-2
A great restaurant can offer much more than good food.��TASK:�Discuss what makes eating out a memorable experience.��DISCUSS:�• spectacular views�• atmosphere and design�• unusual locations�• service�• activities before or after dinner�• whether you would pay more for the experience��CHOOSE:�Agree which type of dining experience appeals most to your group.
SCENIC DINING
ATMOSPHERE
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
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DINING-3
Different occasions can completely change where you choose to eat.��TASK:�Discuss how you choose a restaurant for different people and occasions.��DISCUSS:�• birthdays and celebrations�• dates and romantic dinners�• family meals�• visitors to Queenstown�• casual meals with friends�• budget��CHOOSE:�Agree which occasion you want to plan for.
CELEBRATION
VISITORS
NIGHT WITH FRIENDS
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ADVENTURE-1
Some of Queenstown's most famous experiences take you high above the ground.��TASK:�Discuss how adventurous your group is when heights are involved.��DISCUSS:�• fear of heights�• speed and excitement�• spectacular views�• doing something once in your life�• watching versus participating�• how much fear can be enjoyable��CHOOSE:�Agree which type of experience interests your group most.
JUMP
FLY
SWING
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ADVENTURE-2
Queenstown offers very different ways to have an adventure on the water.��TASK:�Discuss what your ideal water adventure would be like.��DISCUSS:�• speed�• getting wet�• swimming ability�• danger�• teamwork�• scenery�• weather��CHOOSE:�Agree which kind of water experience interests your group most.
SPEED
TEAMWORK
EXPLORATION
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ADVENTURE-3
You want an outdoor adventure without jumping from an aeroplane or racing down a river.��TASK:�Discuss what kind of land adventure would suit your group.��DISCUSS:�• fitness�• speed�• scenery�• skill�• physical challenge�• travelling independently or with a guide��CHOOSE:�Agree which kind of land adventure interests your group most.
RIDE
EXPLORE
CLIMB & CROSS
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EXPERIENCES-1
Your group wants to relax, have fun and enjoy doing something together.��TASK:�Discuss what makes a good social activity.��DISCUSS:�• competition�• teamwork�• music�• laughing and having fun�• meeting people�• activities everyone can join��CHOOSE:�Agree which kind of social experience interests your group most.
GAMES
MUSIC
NIGHT OUT
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EXPERIENCES-2
You want to discover something about Queenstown beyond its adventure activities.��TASK:�Discuss what you like learning about when you visit somewhere new.��DISCUSS:�• local history�• art�• wildlife�• culture�• unusual places�• learning by doing��CHOOSE:�Agree what your group would most like to discover.
WILDLIFE
ART & CULTURE
HISTORY & STORIES
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EXPERIENCES-3
Sometimes the best way to enjoy a destination is simply to explore it.��TASK:�Discuss what makes sightseeing interesting rather than boring.��DISCUSS:�• spectacular views�• photography�• travelling by boat�• walking�• seeing somewhere from above�• learning while you explore��CHOOSE:�Agree which kind of sightseeing experience interests your group most.
FROM ABOVE
ON THE LAKE
AROUND TOWN
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DINING-1-1
Your clients want to discover some of the food Queenstown and the region are known for.��TASK:�Compare the three real dining options before choosing one to investigate.��DISCUSS:�• what kind of food you expect�• how local the experience feels�• atmosphere�• likely price�• who each option would suit�• your initial favourite��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
RĀTĀ
SHERWOOD
AYRBURN
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DINING-1-2
Your clients want an excellent meal for a special occasion.��TASK:�Compare three real Queenstown dining options.��DISCUSS:�• quality of food�• service�• atmosphere�• location�• price�• which feels most special��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
BOTSWANA BUTCHERY
RĀTĀ
THE GRILLE
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DINING-1-3
Your clients want good food but prefer a relaxed, informal meal.��TASK:�Compare three real Queenstown options.��DISCUSS:�• what you would order�• portion size�• price�• atmosphere�• sharing food�• which would suit a group of friends��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
ODD SAINT
SODA
SUNDAYS
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DINING-2-1
Your clients want to enjoy great scenery while they eat.��TASK:�Compare three real Queenstown dining experiences.��DISCUSS:�• the view�• time of day�• food�• atmosphere�• price�• how important the scenery is��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
STRATOSFARE
WALTER PEAK BBQ
THE GRILLE
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DINING-2-2
Your clients care as much about atmosphere as they do about the food.��TASK:�Compare three Queenstown dining experiences with very different personalities.��DISCUSS:�• style and atmosphere�• music and noise�• location�• food�• who you would take there�• where you would feel most comfortable��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
SHERWOOD
SODA
SUNDAYS
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DINING-2-3
Your clients want one dining experience they will remember after leaving Queenstown.��TASK:�Compare three very different real experiences.��DISCUSS:�• what makes each one unusual�• the journey or location�• food�• atmosphere�• price�• which would create the best memory��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
WALTER PEAK BBQ
STRATOSFARE
AYRBURN
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DINING-3-1
Your clients are celebrating an important occasion in Queenstown.��TASK:�Compare three restaurants for their celebration.��DISCUSS:�• how special the restaurant feels�• food and drinks�• service�• atmosphere�• budget�• what would make the evening memorable��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
BOTSWANA BUTCHERY
RĀTĀ
AYRBURN
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DINING-3-2
Friends are visiting Queenstown for the first time and you want to take them somewhere memorable.��TASK:�Compare three experiences that could give visitors a taste of Queenstown.��DISCUSS:�• location�• views�• local character�• food�• price�• what visitors might remember most��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
WALTER PEAK BBQ
STRATOSFARE
SHERWOOD
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DINING-3-3
A group of friends wants a relaxed and sociable night out with good food.��TASK:�Compare three real Queenstown options.��DISCUSS:�• atmosphere�• sharing food�• drinks�• music�• price�• whether you could stay for a long evening��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
SODA
ODD SAINT
SUNDAYS
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ADVENTURE-1-1
Your clients want to do one of Queenstown's famous jumping experiences.��TASK:�Compare three real options before choosing one to investigate.��DISCUSS:�• height�• fear�• scenery�• how long the experience lasts�• price�• which would give the best story afterwards��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
KAWARAU BUNGY
NEVIS BUNGY
LEDGE BUNGY
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ADVENTURE-1-2
Your clients want to fly above Queenstown and see the landscape from the air.��TASK:�Compare three very different ways of flying.��DISCUSS:�• fear�• views�• physical participation�• length of experience�• price�• which feels most adventurous��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
NZONE SKYDIVE
PARAGLIDING
HELICOPTER FLIGHT
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ADVENTURE-1-3
Your clients want a thrilling experience involving height, speed and a big drop.��TASK:�Compare three real Queenstown experiences.��DISCUSS:�• which looks most frightening�• how much control you have�• whether you would scream�• scenery�• price�• which you would personally attempt��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
CANYON SWING
NEVIS SWING
KAWARAU SWING
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ADVENTURE-2-1
Your clients want speed, excitement and a Queenstown river experience.��TASK:�Compare three real jet boat experiences.��DISCUSS:�• speed�• scenery�• location�• how wet you might get�• length of trip�• value for money��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
SHOTOVER JET
KJET
DART RIVER
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ADVENTURE-2-2
Your clients want an adventure where they have to participate rather than simply sit and watch.��TASK:�Compare three active water experiences.��DISCUSS:�• teamwork�• fitness�• getting wet�• difficulty�• safety�• which sounds the most fun��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
WHITE-WATER RAFTING
RIVER SURFING
KAYAKING
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ADVENTURE-2-3
Your clients want to explore Queenstown's rivers and canyons in an unusual way.��TASK:�Compare three different water-based adventures.��DISCUSS:�• scenery�• physical challenge�• swimming ability�• excitement�• weather�• which feels most unusual��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
CANYONING
RAFTING
RIVER SURFING
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ADVENTURE-3-1
Your clients want to explore Queenstown on wheels.��TASK:�Compare three very different riding experiences.��DISCUSS:�• speed�• skill�• fitness�• scenery�• how much control you have�• which would suit a beginner��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
QUAD BIKING
SKYLINE LUGE
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ADVENTURE-3-2
Your clients want to leave central Queenstown and explore the surrounding landscape.��TASK:�Compare three ways of exploring the area.��DISCUSS:�• scenery�• comfort�• adventure�• access to remote places�• photography�• how much of the day it would take��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
NOMAD SAFARIS
DART RIVER
4WD ADVENTURE
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ADVENTURE-3-3
Your clients want an outdoor challenge where the journey itself is part of the adventure.��TASK:�Compare three active Queenstown experiences.��DISCUSS:�• fitness�• heights�• skill�• scenery�• fear�• sense of achievement��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
ZIPTREK
MOUNTAIN BIKING
HIKING
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EXPERIENCES-1-1
Your clients want an activity where they can laugh, compete and have fun together.��TASK:�Compare three real Queenstown group activities.��DISCUSS:�• competition�• teamwork�• skill�• age and ability�• price�• which would be funniest with friends��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
KINGPIN
GAME OVER
ESCAPE QUEST
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EXPERIENCES-1-2
Your clients want music to be part of their Queenstown experience.��TASK:�Compare three different ways of enjoying music in Queenstown.��DISCUSS:�• live music versus DJs�• dancing�• atmosphere�• meeting people�• drinks and food�• what kind of music everyone enjoys��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
LIVE MUSIC
TINY ROOM CONCERT
LOCAL QUEENSTOWN
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EXPERIENCES-1-3
Your clients want a fun night out after a day exploring Queenstown.��TASK:�Compare three different evening experiences.��DISCUSS:�• atmosphere�• music�• activities�• drinks and food�• cost�• what time you want the night to finish��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
KINGPIN
LOCAL QUEENSTOWN
ICE BAR
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EXPERIENCES-2-1
Your clients want to discover some of New Zealand's wildlife.��TASK:�Compare three ways of experiencing nature and wildlife around Queenstown.��DISCUSS:�• animals you might see�• conservation�• scenery�• how much you could learn�• photography�• who would enjoy the experience��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
KIWI PARK
BIRD & NATURE TOUR
WILDLIFE CRUISE
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EXPERIENCES-2-2
Your clients want to experience Queenstown's creative side.��TASK:�Compare three ways of enjoying art and culture.��DISCUSS:�• watching versus participating�• learning something new�• local artists�• music and performance�• creativity�• what you could take away from the experience��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
TE ATAMIRA
ART TOUR
CREATIVE WORKSHOP
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EXPERIENCES-2-3
Your clients want to discover stories about Queenstown and its past.��TASK:�Compare three ways of learning about the area's history.��DISCUSS:�• Māori history�• gold mining�• early settlers�• historic buildings�• storytelling�• whether history is better indoors or outdoors��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
ARROWTOWN
GOLDFIELDS
TIME TRIPPER
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EXPERIENCES-3-1
Your clients want spectacular views of Queenstown from above.��TASK:�Compare three ways of seeing the landscape from a different perspective.��DISCUSS:�• the views�• height�• excitement�• photography�• price�• how long you spend in the air or above town��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
SKYLINE GONDOLA
HELICOPTER FLIGHT
PARAGLIDING
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EXPERIENCES-3-2
Your clients want to experience Lake Whakatipu as part of their day.��TASK:�Compare three different ways of getting out on the lake.��DISCUSS:�• scenery�• comfort�• history�• speed�• activities during the trip�• which would suit different visitors��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
TSS EARNSLAW
LAKE CRUISE
KJET
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EXPERIENCES-3-3
Your clients have only a few hours and want to discover Queenstown without travelling far.��TASK:�Compare three easy ways to explore the town and its immediate surroundings.��DISCUSS:�• what you would see�• how much walking is involved�• history and local stories�• views�• cost�• what gives the best introduction to Queenstown��CHOOSE:�Each tour guide chooses one option to research and prepare to sell to the clients.
WALKING TOUR
TIME TRIPPER
SKYLINE GONDOLA
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