Set against a cinematic backdrop of mountains and lakes that is more believable as an elaborate prank staged by Jacinda Ardern, Peter Jackson and Taika Waititi, Queenstown, New Zealand, has been hailed “adventure capital of the world” where three million tourists flock each year to get their adrenaline pumping. Teagan Bell visited during the peak of winter to see what all the fuss is about.

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