Now that the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc worldwide, a picturesque ski spot in New Zealand is once again sparking interest as the perfect place to escape catastrophe — with or without a secret bunker
Queenstown, New Zealand In Queenstown — a picturesque ski spot that often attracts comparisons to Aspen, Colorado — rumors about foreigners investing in apocalypse-proof bunkers have been swirling for years.
They're referenced by local real estate agents: One recent listing advertised a house as a"billionaire bunker" for someone on a budget, for example. And there's even a local bar called The Bunker, a seemingly tongue-in-cheek reference to the bulletproof boltholes. Queenstown residents are skeptical about whether the secret, underground hideaways are actually as prevalent as such allusions would suggest.
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