Queenstown, New Zealand, Aims to Become a Green Adventure Capital
Queenstown, New Zealand, known as the Southern Hemisphere's adventure capital, is actively pursuing a transformation into a 'green adventure capital.' This initiative involves a significant shift towards sustainability across its tourism sector, encompassing activities from boating to bungee jumping. Companies like Shotover Jet, owned by the Ngāi Tahu people, are exploring the electrification of their operations, despite substantial technical and infrastructural challenges. For instance, Shotover Jet is working on developing an electric boat prototype that can maintain the performance standards expected by customers, such as the signature 360-degree spins. This requires reducing the prototype's weight from 3.5 tons to 2.5 tons. Additionally, the charging infrastructure for an electric fleet would demand a megawatt of power, and solutions for movable charging stations are being considered due to the river's frequent flooding. Other operators, like AJ Hackett Bungy, are committed to achieving carbon neutrali...
