Press release from Ziptrek Ecotours
Meetings release
Stand 419
Ziptrek Ecotours zipping up C&I market
Multi-award-winning company Ziptrek Ecotours is the rising star of the conference
and incentive activity market, in just over two years’ of operation.
From the epic heights of Bob’s Peak in the forest canopy above Queenstown, the
company’s success has been rising faster than guests descending on its thrilling
network of ziplines.
Since opening in 2009, Ziptrek Ecotours has seen a significant increase in the levels
of business it attracts from the conference and incentive market.
“We’ve put a lot of hard work and effort into building a product that has become
hugely popular with this market and we’re delighted to see the results,” said
Marketing and Sales Manager Nicky Busst.
“Our treehouses enable us to be incredibly creative with these groups and the
feedback has been phenomenal.
“We’d like to think that nothing is impossible or off limits when it comes to delivering a
very special and personalised level of service for C&I groups. We’ve had tea parties
in our tree houses, run team building exercises and twilight tours by helmet light, and
of course we’ve zipped.”
The spectacular and exhilarating Moa and Kea tours on offer at Ziptrek Ecotours are
two very different and unique products. The Moa is the perfect tour for the less
adventurous or team building opportunities, while the Kea is faster and longer, with a
rush that appeals to those looking for a bit more of an adrenalin kick.
“So long as it is safe, there’s not a lot that’s off limits,” said Ms Busst. “We challenge
ourselves and C&I organisers to think ‘outside the square’ when it comes to hosting
C&I groups, ensuring their clients have an experience they’ll never forget.”
The Ziptrek location is fantastic. In the forest directly above the centre of
Queenstown the views are stunning. Access is easy and relaxing via the Skyline
Gondola, whilst the journey itself takes you on gravity fed ziplines with launches and
landings on amazing tree houses, beautifully constructed within the canopy, up to 25
meters off the ground.
Nestled within a mixture of tall Douglas Firs and native beech forest, Ziptrek is
sheltered and able to run in all weathers, all year round. It’s exhilarating; true
adventure with the emphasis on fun for all ages, abilities and confidence levels.
“Operating within the forest canopy has a particular feel about it, and many of our
customers are coming into this environment for the first time,” said Ms Busst.
“The unique aspect of Ziptrek is the magic of the forest canopy itself. Not only do
guests have the thrill and exhilaration of the ziplines, but they’re also introduced to
the native beech forest and what we’re doing with our regeneration projects. The
feedback is awesome.”
Evident in that feedback is the quality of the guides themselves, getting just the right
balance between fun, humour and the educational message of sustainability.
Ziptrek's eco-credentials are rapidly developing momentum -- within 18 months of
opening the company won the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce Sustainable
Business Award and received the Qualmark Enviro Gold award. Most recently it won
the Fairfax Media Sustainable 60 Award for Marketplace.
For further media information or hi res images please contact:
Ziptrek Ecotours
Nicky Busst
Email: nbusst@ziptrek.com
Phone: +64 3 441 2102
Web: www.ziptrek.com
Or
Southern PR
Kristy Norton
Email: kristy@southernpr.co.nz
Phone: +64 3 441 1117
More about Ziptrek Ecotours
Ziptrek Ecotours is a must-do, award-winning adventure ecotourism business renowned for
delivering awareness and appreciation of the natural environment along with a good dose of
adventure.
Ziptrek was founded in 2001 in Whistler, Canada by Charles Steele and David Udow. Their
goal was to provide a unique experience combining nature-based learning with a rush of
adrenaline. In December 2009 Trent Yeo, a former Ziptrek Whistler employee committed to a
partnership to open the first global Ziptrek operation in Queenstown, New Zealand. His
background in sustainable architecture with outdoor education was a perfect fit for the
business. Due to its success and growth Ziptrek appointed Stu Cordelle 15 months later as
General Manager to assist with the day to day running of the operation. Stu bought a wealth
of knowledge to the business having been involved in a number of leading tourism operations
in New Zealand.
When the business was first established on Bobs Peak they launched the four line Moa tour.
This tour incorporated four flying foxes/ziplines through the forest canopy connecting aerial
treetop platforms (tree houses) that descended one third of the way down the mountain. In
November 2010, Ziptrek launched the Kea 6 line Tour which saw guests travelling all the way
to the bottom of the mountain, including a beautiful walk through native beech forest. This
tour can now claim the steepest tree to tree zipline ride in the world.
Ziptrek's eco-credentials are rapidly developing momentum and within 18 months of opening
they won the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce Sustainable Business Award and received
the Qualmark Enviro Gold award. Most recently they won the Fairfax Media Sustainable 60
Award for Marketplace. They also work closely with the local community and are a patron of
the Wakatipu Trails Trust, in partnership with the Queenstown Lakes Biodiesel Consortium
and working with Otago Polytechnic on their Sustainable 360 business program.
Since launching, Ziptrek Ecotours has caught the attention of global television and print
media putting them in front of millions of people across countries such as Australia, UK,
Brazil, New Zealand, Canada and USA.
Stay tuned to the conversation via social media on www.ziptrek.com/queenstown-newzealand.