ACL Study Group Meeting 2018

ACL Study Group
Meeting 2018

January 28, 2018 to February 01, 2018 At Millbrook, Arrowtown 9348, New Zealand.
ACL Study Group
Meeting 2018

January 28, 2018 to February 01, 2018 At Millbrook, Arrowtown 9348, New Zealand.
ACL Study Group
Meeting 2018

January 28, 2018 to February 01, 2018 At Millbrook, Arrowtown 9348, New Zealand.

Sunday, January 28, 2018

19:00 - 21:00

REGISTRATION/RECEPTION - Light Refreshments

Day - 1 Monday, January 29

6:00 AM

BREAKFAST

7:00 - 7:15

Welcome/Introduction - John Bergfeld, Mark Clatworthy, Willem vd Merwe

7:16 - 7:31

PRESIDENTIAL GUEST LECTURE

Chris Kaeding

Defense of ACL Surgery

7:32 - 7:47

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: John Bergfeld SYMPOSIUM: LONG-TERM OUTCOME

7:48 - 8:03

(1) Results of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Patellar Tendon AutoGraft: Objective Factors Associated with the Development of Osteoarthritis at 20 to 33 Years After Surgery

Don Shelbourne

8:04 - 8:11

(2) BPTB ACL Reconstruction: A 31 Year Follow Up

Suzanne Werner

8:12 - 8:32

DISCUSSION

8:35 - 8:42

(3) Predictors of Patient Reported Outcomes at Two Years Following Revision ACL Reconstruction in the MARS Cohort

Rick Wright

8:43 - 8:50

(4) Risk Factors and Predictors of Significant Chondral Surface Change from Primary to Revision ACL Reconstruction: A MOON and MARS Cohort Study

Robert Magnussen

8:51 - 8:58

(5) Do Two-thirds of ACL Reconstructed Patients Show Signs of Joint Degeneration at One and Two Year Follow-up?

Constance Chu

8:59 - 9:19

DISCUSSION

9:20 - 9:50

BREAK

MODERATOR: Chris KeadingCOMPLICATIONS

9:51 - 9:56

(6) Bacterial Biofilms Are Associated With Tunnel Widening in Failed ACL Reconstructions

David Flanigan

Guest of Chris Kaeding

9:57 - 10:02

(7) 18-Year Results of Arthroscopic Arthrolysis for Arthrofibrosis After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Hermann Mayr

10:03 - 10:08

(8) Contamination Occurs During ACL Graft Harvesting and Manipulation But it Can Be Easily Eradicated

Joan Monllau

10:09 - 10:14

(9) Advances in the Management of Knee Joint Infections

Klaus Lehrberger

10:15 - 10:35

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Shiyi ChenALLOGRAFT

10:36 - 10:41

(10) Mechanoreceptor Reinnervation of AutoGrafts Versus AlloGrafts After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Simon Young

Guest of Mark Clatworthy

10:42 - 10:47

(11) AlloGraft Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone (BPTB) ACLR in Patients <30 Years- Part I

Kevin Plancher

10:48 - 10:58

DISCUSSION

10:59 - 11:09

(12) Bridge Enhanced ACL (BEAR) - Where Are We Now?

Martha Murray

11:10 - 11:30

DISCUSSION

11:30 - 12:30

LUNCH

MODERATOR: Tom BranchOUTCOME TECHNIQUE

12:31 - 12:36

(13) Remnant Sparing ACLR Patients Have Later ACL Re-injury Times But More Re-operations and Clinic Visits: A 10 Year Follow-up Randomized Controlled Study

Peter Annear

12:37 - 12:42

(14) Clinical and Functional Outcome of ACL Reconstruction With 4 Strands Semitendinosus Graft and Adjustable Suspensory Fixations: Cohort Study Including 104 Patients at a Minimum Follow-up of 2 Years

Philippe Colombet

12:43 - 12:48

(15) Graft Tensioning Technique in ACL Reconstruction: Manual vs Tensioning Boot Technique

Tatsuo Mae

12:49 - 12:54

(16) Tunnel Location and Clinical Outcomes After the Anatomic Rectangular Tunnel ACL Reconstruction With an Autogenous BPTB Graft

Konsei Shino

12:55 - 13:00

(17) Impact of Screw Diameter & Length on Fixation Strength in ACLR

Roland Becker

13:01 - 13:06

(18) Arthroscopic-Aided ACLR with Autogenous Interwoven Semitendinosus & Gracilis Tendon Graft

Jon Browne

13:07 - 13:27

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Andrew PearleOUTCOME GRAFT

13:28 - 13:35

(19) Complications After ACL Reconstruction Between BPTB and Hamstring Graft : A Prospective Study

Patrick Djian

Guest of Philippe Colombet

13:36 - 13:43

(20) Quadriceps Tendon Grafts Reduce Donor Site Morbidity for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Compared to Hamstring Graft: A Prospective and Randomized Study

Peter Fauno

13:44 - 13:51

(21) Quadriceps Tendon Versus Hamstring Tendon for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Preliminary 6 Month Data From a Case-matched Series

Julian Feller

13:52 - 13:59

(22) Comparison Between Quadriceps and Hamstring Tendon AutoGrafts in Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A 2 Year Patient-Reported Outcome Study

Christian Hoser

14:00 - 14:22

DISCUSSION

14:23 - 14:33

BREAK

MODERATOR: Peter AnnearACL SYNTHETIC MATERIAL IN ACL RECONSTRUCTION

14:34 - 14:41

(23) The Effect of Independent Internal Bracing of Weak and Full Strength Grafts for All Inside Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Patrick Smith

14:42 - 14:49

(24) Outcomes Following Primary Repair of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Combined With Internal Brace and Microfractures

Moises Cohen

14:50 - 14:57

(25) The Long-term Failure Analysis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction using Synthetic Ligament：A Multicenter Study by China Artificial Ligament Study Group (CALSG)

Shiyi Chen

14:58 - 15:13

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Christian HoserPERSISTENT LAXITY

15:14 - 15:19

(26) Risk Factors for Residual Pivot Shift After ACL Reconstruction: Data From the TMDU MAKS Study

Takeshi Muneta

15:20 - 15:25

(27) Risk Factors for Persistent Laxity After Primary ACL Reconstruction

Anders Stalman

Guest of Magnus Forssblad

15:26 - 15:31

(28) Blood Flow Modification Therapy in Early ACL Rehabilitation

David Chao

15:32 - 15:42

DISCUSSION

15:43 - 16:08

ACL Synthetic Material in ACL Reconstruction Debate

16:09 - 17:09

FIRST BUSINESS MEETING - Mark Clatworthy

Day - 2 Tuesday, January 30

6:00AM

BREAKFAST

MODERATOR: Ryosuke KurodaDOUBLE BUNDLE

7:00 - 7:05

(29) Intraoperative Kinematic Evaluation of Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Navigation System

Nubuo Adachi

7:06 - 7:11

(30) Comparison of Clinical and Kinematic Outcomes Following Anatomic Single Versus DoubleBundle ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized Clinical Trial

James Irrgang

Guest of Dr. Willem vdMerwe

7:12 - 7:17

7 (31) Tunnel and Screw Findings 5 Years After Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction

Timo Jarvela

7:18 - 7:23

(32) 5 Year Follow-up Results After Single-Bundle versus Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Amelie Stoehr

7:24 - 7:29

(33) Effects of Initial Graft Tension on cCinical Outcome After Anatomic Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Comparison of Two Graft Tension Protocols

Eiji Kondo

7:30- 7:50

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Julian FellerBIOMECHANICS

7:51 - 7:58

8 (34) The Load-Transmitting Role of Fibers in the Tibial Attachment of the ACL in Resisting Tibial Displacements, Related to Fiber Morphology

Andrew Amis

7:59 - 8:06

(35) Femoral Contact Forces in the ACL Deficient Knee: A Robotic Study

David McAllister

8:07 - 8:14

(39) Distinct Patterns of ACL Engagement Explain Variations in Anterior Knee Laxity

Carl Imhauser

(Traveling Scientist)

8:15- 8:30

DISCUSSION

8:31 - 8:38

(37) Comparison of Male and Female Knee Kinematics at the Time of Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Determined via Analysis of Bone Bruises

Lou DeFrate

8:39 - 8:46

(38) Valgus Loading Causes Coupled Internal Rotation and Significant Increases in ACL Strain

Jason Koh

8:47 - 8:55

(36) Engagement of Secondary Stabilizers Relative to the ACL

Thomas Wickiewicz

8:55 - 9:10

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Constance ChuARTICULAR CARTILAGE

9:11- 9:18

(40) Evaluation of Exercise-Induced Patellofemoral Joint Articular Cartilage Strain after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Dean Taylor

9:19 - 9:26

(41) Safety and Performance of an Acellular Hydrogel Implant for Cartilage Repair: 24 Month Follow-Up of a Prospective Multicenter Study

Fredrik Almqvist

9:27 - 9:34

(42) Risk Factors for Progression of Articular Cartilage Damage After Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Second-Look Arthroscopic Evaluation

Atsuo Nakamae

Guest of Nubuo Adachi

9:35 - 9:55

DISCUSSION

9:56 - 10:26

BREAK

MODERATOR: Philippe NeyretANTERIOR LATERAL LIGAMENT

10:27 - 10:34

(43) Biomechanical Function on Anterolateral Structure of Knee -Quantitative Evaluation Using the Electromagnetic Measurement System

Daisuke Araki

Guest of Ryosuke Kuroda

10:35 - 10:42

(44) A Biomechanical Assessment of a Distally-based Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis in the Treatment of Anterolateral Rotational Laxity of the Knee

Brian Devitt

Guest of Julian Feller

10:43 - 10:48

(45) The Effect of Anterolateral Complex Sectioning and a MacIntosh Tenodesis on Patellofemoral Joint Contact Pressures and Kinematics

Eivind Inderhaug

10:49 - 10:56

(47) The ALL Engages Outside of the Normal Limits of Anterior Translation after ACL-sectioning in Response to Multiplanar Torques

Andrew Pearle

10:57 - 11:04

(46) Biomechanical Evaluation of Lateral Extra-Articular surgical Procedures: A Computational Study

Danyal Nawabi

Guest of Andrew Pearle

11:07 - 11:27

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Andy WilliamsANTERIOR LATERAL LIGAMENT OUTCOME

11:28 - 11:35

(48) Reduced Revision Rate in ACL Reconstruction With Antwerp Monoloop Lateral ExtraArticular Tenodesis

Peter Verdonk

11:36 - 11:43

(49) Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction is Associated With Significantly Reduced ACL Graft Rupture Rates at a Minimum Follow-up of 2 Years: A Prospective Comparative Study of 502 Patients

Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet

Guest of Dr. Christian Guier

11:44 - 11:51

(50) The Impact of Anterolateral Capsule Injury on the Rotational Laxity in the ACL InjuredKnees: Preoperative and 1 Year Postoperative evaluation

Nobuaki Miyaji

Guest of Yuichi Hoshino

11:52 - 12:12

2016-2018 Traveling Fellows Report

Lou DeFrate

12:13 - 12:33

DISCUSSION

Day - 3 Wednesday, January 31

6:00AM

BREAKFAST

MODERATOR: Jacques MenetryACL ASSESSMENT

7:30 - 7:35

(51) Unique Characteristics of the Physical Examination that can Identify Injury to the Anterolateral Corner and Posterior Oblique Ligament in ACL Intact and ACL Deficient Knees

Thomas Branch

7:36 - 7:41

(52) Biomechanical Characteristic Variability Between Knees as a Basis for Treatment Selection in ACL Deficient Knees- Not a Novel Concept?

Christian Guier

7:42 - 7:47

(53) A New Clinical Test to Confirm the Presence of a Medial Meniscal Tear – ThomasFeagin* Test

Rhidian Thomas

7:48 - 8:03

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Martha MurrayACL PREVENTION

8:04 - 8:09

(54) Effects of Passive and Dynamic and Knee Stability and Increased ACL Injury Risk in Athletes

Timothy Hewett

8:10 - 8:15

(55) Prevention of Knee Injuries: The Dutch Approach

Thomas Patt

8:16 -8:21

(56) Effects of Muscle Forces on Knee Biomechanics During Landing Tasks

Harukazu Tohyama

8:22 - 8:37

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Kate WebsterREHABILITATION

8:38 - 8:43

(57) Earlier Timing of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Resulted in Greater Quadriceps Strength and Self-Reported Function

Cale Jacobs

8:44 - 8:49

(58) Hamstring Tendon Harvest Results in Heterogeneous Musculotendinous Regeneration That Significantly Reduces Muscular Support for Side-Stepping at Two Years Post Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR)

Christopher Vertullo

Guest of David Parker

8:50 - 8:55

(59) Adductor Canal Nerve versus Femoral Nerve Blockade for Pain Control and Quadriceps Function Following ACL Reconstruction: A Prospective Randomized Trial

Walter Lowe

8:56 - 9:01

(60) Myostatin Regulation in the Quadriceps Muscle Following an ACL Tear

Brian Noehren

Guest of Mark Clatworthy

9:02 - 9:22

DISCUSSION

9:23 - 9:53

BREAK

MODERATOR: Willem vd MerweTIBIAL SLOPE

9:54 - 10:01

(61) The Effect of Lateral Tibial Posterior Slope on ACL Graft Failure Risk Depending on ACLR Technique Related Graft Isometry

Mark Clatworthy

10:02 - 10:09

(62) In-Vivo Internal Tibial Rotation and it's Association with Tibial Articulating Surface Morphology

Elmar Herbst

Guest of Andreas Imhoff

10:10 - 10:17

(63) Proximal Tibial Bony and Meniscal Slopes are Higher in ACL Injured Subjects Than Controls: A Comparative MRI Study

Tim Lording

10:18 - 10:38

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Mark ClatworthyINDUSTRY SESSION

10:39 - 10:54

DJO Orthpaedics - Automation in the Physicians Clinic

Mike McBrayer

10:55 - 11:10

Arthrex - Scientific Evidence and Clinical Outcomes of Current ACL Repair and Reconstruction Techniques

Coen Widjicks

11:11 - 11:26

BREG - Breg Product and Solutions Update for Post-Operative ACL Rehab and Care

Steve Oordt

11:27 - 11:42

ConMed - Innovative ways to approach new product design

Danielle Whitlock

11:43 - 11:58

Topical Gear -The GAP in Functional Movement

Mike Decker

11:59 - 12:14

FH Orthopedics

TBD

12:15 - 12:30

Smith & Nephew - All Around the Knee: The latest techniques and innovations for optimizing ACL Reconstruction and addressing the peripheral structure

TBD

12:31 - 13:31

Lunch

MODERATOR: David ParkerLATERAL BONY MORPHOLOGY

13:32 - 13:39

(64) An Increased Distal Femur Cam Ratio is a Risk Factor for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Volker Musahl

13:40 - 13:47

(65) Determining Complementary Surgical Treatment in Case of Posterior Tibial Fractures Coinciding with ACL Injuries Base on the Classification System Proposed by the Authors

Robert Smigielski

13:48 - 14:03

DISCUSSION

OSTEOTOMY

14:04 - 14:09

(66) Three-Dimensional Alignment Correction in Patients with Cruciate Ligament Deficiency and Moderate Medial Compartmental Osteoarthritis

Andreas Imhoff

14:10 - 14:15

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Robert SmigielskiIMAGING

14:16 - 14:21

(67) A Biological Imaging Window into the knee of Patients with ACL Graft Insufficiency: A Correlation of MRI and SPECT/CT Findings

Michael Hirschmann

14:22 - 14:27

(68) High Incidence of ALL-Segond Avulsion in Ultrasound Imaging

Burt Klos

14:28 - 14:33

(69) Optimised Structural Assessment of ACL Reconstruction: Development, Validation and Clinical Experience of a Novel MRI Protocol

David A. Parker

14:34 - 14:39

(70) Is the Grafted Hamstring Tendon Shifted Anteriorly in the Femoral Tunnel at the Postremodeling Phase After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction?: A Clinical MRI Study

Kazunori Yasuda

14:40 - 15:00

DISCUSSION

15:01 - 15:31

BREAK

MODERATOR: Volker MusahlMENISCUS

15:32 - 15:39

(71) The Role of the Integrity of the Posterolateral Meniscus Root in Restraining Knee Laxity in the ACL-Deficient Knee

Mirco Herbort

Guest of Christian Hoser

15:40 - 15:47

(72) The Impact of the Meniscus Injury on the Rotational Laxity in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injured and Reconstructed Knees Quantitatively Evaluated by the Electromagnetic Measurement System

Yuichi Hoshino

15:48 - 15:55

(73) Contribution of Meniscus Repair to Pivot Shift During ACL Reconstruction: Objective Evaluation Using Triaxial Accelerometer

Hideyuki Koga

15:56 - 16:03

(74) Factors Associated with Ramp Lesions in ACL Injured Patients

Romain Seil

16:04 - 16:11

(75) Subtle and Isolated Injury of the Posterolateral Corner of the Knee Clinical Presentation and Proposal of Treatment

Jacques Menetrey

16:12 - 16:34

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Romain SeilPEDIATRIC

16:35 - 16:40

(76) ACL Revision Rate in Children and Adolescents

Magnus Forssblad

16:41 - 16:46

(77) Transphyseal ACLR in the Skeletally Immature -Outcome in 148 Tanner 1-3 children

Justin Roe

16:47 - 16:52

(78) SB versus AM/PM-DB ACLR in Kids and Adolescents

Rainer Siebold

16:53 - 17:08

DISCUSSION

JOHN FEAGIN LECTURER

Introduction

Mark Clatworthy

17:09 - 18:09

Performing Under Pressure

Ceri Evans

Day - 4 Thursday, February 1

6:00AM

BREAKFAST

MODERATOR: Mary Lloyd IrelandRETURN TO PLAY

7:00- 7:05

(79) The Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a Return to Sport Assessment after ACL Reconstruction

Myles Coolican

7:06 - 7:11

(80) Return To Running Following ACL Reconstruction- Should We Have Better Criteria?

Jo Stephen

(Traveling Scientist)

7:12 - 7:17

(81) Non-invasive Assessment of Healing Following ACL Surgery

Braden Fleming

7:18 - 7:38

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Julian FellerCENTRAL CONTROL

7:39 - 7:44

(82) Fear of Re-injury Coincides with Inferior Quadriceps Strength and Function and PatientReported Outcomes Six Months After ACL Reconstruction

Mary L Ireland

7:45 - 7:50

(83) Probing the Therapeutic of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Long -Term Functional and Cortico Spinal Deficit Following ACL Rupture and Reconstruction

Chris Kaeding

7:51 - 7:56

(84) Fears of Re-Injury and the Perceived Importance of Exercise: A Longitudinal Analysis of Psychological Factors Related to Participation in Physical Activities After ACL Reconstructions

Paul Marks

7:57 - 8:17

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Julian FellerRTP COMPLICATED SURGERY

8:18 - 8:25

(85) Low Rates of Return to Preinjury Sport After Bilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Kate Webster

8:26 - 8:33

(86) Return to Sport After Combined Ligament Injuries in Elite Athletes

Andy Williams

8:34 - 8:54

DISCUSSION

MODERATOR: Willem vd MerweDEBATE ON RTP - TBD

8:55 - 9:25

When Can We Tell Athletes They Can Return

9:26 - 10:00

BREAK

MODERATOR: Tim SpaldingWhich Graft Should We Use in Young Patients - What do the Registries Tell Us

10:01 - 10:06

A NZ ACL Registry Study

Mark Clatworthy

10:07 - 10:12

Sweden

Magnus Forssblad

10:13 - 10:18

SOS

Mark Ferguson

10:19 - 10:24

Denmark

Martin Lind

10:25 - 10:30

Kaiser Permanente

Gregory Maletis

Guest of Mark Clatworthy

10:31 - 10:51

DISCUSSION

PRESIDENTIAL GUEST LECTURE

10:52 - 11:07

(87) Demonstrating the Value of an ACL Registry

Gregory Maletis

Guest of Mark Clatworthy

11:08 - 11:18

DISCUSSION

11:19 - 11:28

Report of Annual Survey Data

Seth Sherman

11:29 - 12:29

SECOND BUSINESS MEETING - Mark Clatworthy

18:00

Gala Banquet

Beginning 17:45

Transportation to Mt. Soho Restaurant (Casual Dress)

18:00 - 19:00

Reception - Mt. Soho Restaurant

19:00 - 22:00

Gala Banquet

22:00

Return transportation to the Millbrook

Aclsg Meeting Queenstown activities & restaurant guide

To Reserve place, Please email Mark Clatworthy Giving your preference & date: markC@abjs.co.nz

Our Schedules:

Sunday : Welcome Function at Queenstown, New Zealand which will include the world famous Maori Haka so don’t miss it.

Monday : A full academic day & evening is free

Tuesday : is a half day and the evening is free.

Wednesday : A full day with the evening free.

Thursday : A half day. The second ACLSG Golf tournament who will be held at Queenstown, New Zealand. This will be a shotgun start at 1pm.

Gala Dinner

The Gala dinner will be at Mt Soho Vineyard.

Gala Dinner

The Gala dinner will be at Mt Soho Vineyard. This is a fantastic venue where I had my 50th birthday.
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Adventure Activities

Dart River Jetboat Trip.
This will be the fantastic trip.

Adventure Activities

This is a fantastic trip where a lot of the Lord of the Rings was filmed.
They will transport us to and from Millbrook The cost is NZ $207 per person
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Shotover Jet Boat

This is a shorter more exhilarating trip.

Shotover Jet Boat

This is a shorter more exhilarating trip
This could be done on either Tuesday or Thursday
Transport is provided to and from Millbrook
The cost is $120 per person
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Bungy jumping

Queenstown is the home of Bungy jumping.

Bungy jumping

Queenstown is the home of Bungy jumping
The Kawerau George jump is 20 minutes from Queenstown
A must do for the adventurous
Tuesday or Thursday afternoon would be ideal - $190 per person
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Golf

There are four great golf courses in Queenstown.

Golf

There are four great golf courses in Queenstown – Millbrook, Jacks Point, Arrowtown and Queenstown (Kelvin Heights)
I would recommend Jack’s Point for those who want to play Tuesday afternoon
The cost is $205 with a cart
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Heli Mountain Biking

This could be done on Tuesday or Thursday.

Heli Mountain Biking

This could be done on Tuesday or Thursday Vanguard - Our most popular Heli trip! Grade 3-5, Average fitness required Heli flight- 10min Landing altitude, 1750m Total descent 1650 Ride Time- 3hrs+ Highlights. Price $490 per person.
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Mountain Bike Park

Gondola assisted – In Queenstown.

Mountain Bike Park

Half day pass $75 + Bike hire-age.
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Helicopter Trip

Helicopter Trip to Milford Sound – Southern Alps.

Helicopter Trip

Perfected over the years, the Milford Ultimate is Over the Top’s trip of a lifetime. Relaxed and unhurried, you can make the most of each incredible environment your pilot takes you to.
Includes a picnic hamper (please advise of dietary requirements)
Squirrel: $7,400 (5 – 6 passengers)
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Milford & Fiordland Highlights

Over the years, our pilots have discovered some amazing sites in Fiordland. Only accessible by helicopter, stepping out into this environment can really take your breath away. Our “Highlights” trip takes you through Milford Sound, out to the West Coast and the surrounding Southern Alps glacier areas, showing off what our diverse environment really has to offer.

Walter Peak

Boat trip, Farm experience, BBQ dinner.

Walter Peak

Steamship Boat trip from downtown Queenstown to Walter Peak a famous NZ sheep station Steeped in Queenstown’s pioneering history, your experience starts with a Lake Wakatipu cruise in the 105 year old steamship, the TSS Earnslaw.
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Extra information

There’s a licensed cafe on board the TSS Earns-law.

Extra information

There’s a licensed cafe on board the TSS Earns-law.

Our cruise and dinner is suitable for all ages.
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Fishing

The fishing mates who live in Queenstown.

Fishing

The ideal day is Tuesday show you can fish in the evening The best places are accessed by chopper
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Cycling

The Queenstown area has many beautiful cycling.

Cycling

The Queenstown area has many beautiful cycling.
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Restaurants Millbrook

The Millhouse. The Millhouse is the signature restaurant on the resort and offers a seasonal menu of elegant dishes, each with a European influence that showcase the chef’s relationships with local farmers and artisans, and accompanied by an award winning wine list all delivered under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Andi Bozhiqi.

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ACLSG Meeting Queenstown Partners Activities

The meeting is held at Queenstown, New Zealand, a luxury resort near Queenstown. It is located 4 km to the west of the historic gold-mining town of Arrowntown.The resort covers two hundred hectares of the Wakatipu Basin - a glacial valley bordered by the Crown Range , the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu. The resort includes three restaurants, a bar/cafe, a spa, gym, tennis courts swimming pool, and a picturesque 27-hole golf course.

Monday, January 29th
Trip to Queenstown which is a 20 minute shuttle trip

Wednesday, January 31st
Gibbston Valley Vineyard for lunch. For the adventurous we have organised Ebike hire to get there. This is a 90 minute beautiful ride on a purpose built track Dependant on how many wines you have had you can Ebike back or be shuttled back to Millbrook. Ebike hire is $75 a day. Catching the shuttle back is $30. Alternatively you can taxi there and back.

Best wishes for the Holiday season and we look forward to seeing you all in January.

Angela Clatworthy

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