Ziptrek Ecotours raises over $5,000 for Sustainable Queenstown

Ziptrek Ecotours has raised over $5,000 for local charity Sustainable Queenstown, whose key initiatives centre around reducing waste, connecting people and celebrating the town's sustainable mahi. 

The adventure ecotourism business raised funds at its annual Locals’ Day on Sunday 10 Nov. Locals' had the chance to zip through the trees, take part in a kiwi-bird inspired scavenger hunt and listen to a DJ playing from the rooftops. This year Ziptrek also offered guests the chance to zip Line 6 for a koha (donation).

Southern Lakes and Central Otago residents were given the chance to experience the eco-exhilarating fun of ziplining high above Queenstown at a significantly reduced rate with 50% of ticket sales donated to Sustainable Queenstown.

Jess Larmont, Executive Officer at Sustainable Queenstown says,"We were blown away by the generous donation from Ziptrek's Locals Day! It comes at a really crucial time for us after losing our key sponsor earlier this year, and means we can continue our work to reduce waste and connect our Queenstown locals with more sustainable choices. Thank you, Ziptrek, for creating an event that champions local charities and gets the community out and having fun - you rock!"

Ziptrek Ecotours Site Director, Mike Higson commented, "Our Locals' Day is a chance for the community to come together, have fun and zip, all whilst raising money for a local charity. We're thrilled we could support Sustainable Queenstown this year as they have some awesome sustainable initiatives that have a positive impact on our community. We are looking forward to hearing where the team allocates these funds. Thanks to everyone that came and zipped!" 

About Sustainable Queenstown

Sustainable Queenstown is an independent not-for-profit. A collaboration of thinkers, talkers, do-ers and activators all coming together to start conversations, inspire ideas and help our community to make better choices. Their key initiatives include:

Green Drinks is Sustainable Queenstown's monthly event series! Running for over 5 years, they host speakers, workshops, outdoor excursions, films and social get-togethers that bring people, ideas and knowledge together over a drink each month!

DISHrupt provides reusable serveware for events; from backyard weddings to LUMA! Imagine an event without disposable food cartons and cups filling the bins. Say hello to DISHrupt from Sustainable Queenstown - disrupting our dependency on disposables. Since 2018, DISHrupt has kept over 50,000 disposables out of landfill by providing reusable dishes!

Resourceful Communities is their collaborative programme with Wastebusters - bringing the Repair Revolution, Slow Fashion Month, Low Waste Living Workshops and Plastic Free July activities to Queenstown. This annual programme of events celebrates slowing down, reusing and working together.

Learn more: Sustainable Queenstown