Created over centuries by fast moving bodies of water as they rush through mountains, creating gorges in its wake, canyons are found in abundance across the world. While the deepest canyon in the world is a title retained by the Indus Gorge found in Pakistan, the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon in Tibet also fiercely vies for this title. The largest of such natural wonders in Africa is the Fish River Canyon in the state of Namibia and of course, the most well known canyon is undoubtedly the Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States of America. In fact, this gargantuan formation of nature was even considered to be a finalist when deciding on the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Those holidaying in Queenstown can make a trip to the Skippers Canyon which is the closest of such sites to visit for it is located just outside the city. This natural wonder is where one will find the Shotover River, known to be extremely rich in gold and thus, subjected to gold mining, making it a commercially precious attraction. To access the attraction, tourists must make their way to Skippers Road, which leads you to the spot. Luckily for travellers, the road is believed to be one of the most scenic in the entire country and is a fitting tribute to the beauty that lies at the heart of the attraction. It offers a truly wondrous adventure amidst breathtaking vistas. Landmarks one will encounter while here include historic Skippers Bridge and Skippers Point from where one can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.
Intriguingly, humankind still continues to discover brilliant creations of nature such as these and the discovery of the Grand Canyon in Greenland in August 2013 is a testament to just how much remains unknown to the human mind. In fact, this latest discovery is widely believed to be the longest of its kind, in the entire world. While these canyons retain the distinction of being amongst the deepest and longest, the most beautiful canyons are undoubtedly the Todra Gorge in Morroco, the Taroko Gorge in Taiwan, the Copper Canyon in Mexico and the Antelope Canyon, possibly the most iconic and most memorable.
Travellers heading to the region and in search of a well placed Queenstown hotel in New Zealand from which to set off on their many excursions including to such sites can consider Millennium Hotel Queenstown. This centrally located luxury hotel Queenstown is an ideal base in the city and offers the very best in modern comforts too.
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