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Adventures on Skis
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Ski & See New Zealand
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Snow might be the exciting focus of your winter holiday in New Zealand, but beyond the mountain you'll find many other things to do, as well as plenty of après-ski fun. Every one of New Zealand's commercial ski fields is supported by a year-round adventure environment. Bungy jumping, jet boating, rafting, kayaking and hiking are some of the more active options. Restaurants, clubs and designer shopping will appeal to those who want to save their energy for the slopes.
Getting to New Zealand- Qantas attempts to get to your heart by way of your stomach. As soon as you reach altitude you are served a delicious meal with a selection of complimentary wines. Each seat in economy class has a winged head rest and footrests. Once the meal is served the movies begin. You have time to enjoy both and still get a good six hours of sleep before arriving in Auckland the following morning, feeling refreshed rather than lagged. The icing on the cake: you will be able to collect your frequent flyer miles on American Airlines, US Airways, Continental and more!
Exchange Rate- Costs of international travel can add up. Fortunately there are two things in New Zealand which work to your advantage. One of them is the exchange rate, which at the present time is 1USD= 1.5 NZD. The second benefit is that you actually get more bang for your buck as pricing in NZD is comparable to what you would find in USD. A fine meal runs about $30NZD, and even better, tipping is discouraged! That’s right, all factors considered, Americans get approximately 35% more for every dollar spent! |
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Skiing
New Zealand's ski season is surprisingly long. It begins in May and often continues until the end of October. While there is snow on the peaks, there is rarely any accumulation on the streets of Queenstown however. So on your day off from skiing, you may decide to play a round of golf at Kelvin Heights!
Coronet Peak Ski Area
Queenstown’s original resort ski area is just 25 minutes from town. With a reputation for some of the best and varied terrain in Australasia it is no wonder that Coronet Peak has developed a truly international flavor. Today, The Original attracts visitors from right around the globe, including international competitive skiers and snowboarders, who just can’t get enough of a good thing. Access is excellent by sealed road from Queenstown, only 25 minutes away. Coronet Peak’s wide and rolling terrain is rated best for maximum fun for all. Even when the sun goes down, the action never stops - Night Skiing, exclusive to Coronet Peak, allows skiers and riders to continue through the twilight hours into the magic of the night.
The Remarkables Ski Area
If you are looking for fun then you can’t go past the Remarkables. Sitting high above Queenstown the scenery is stunning - the sun shines all day, and the fun & entertainment never stops. Queenstown’s other legendary ski area is 45 minutes high above the town and Lake Wakatipu. The emphasis here is on entertainment with live music on the deck during the week, and festivals such as The Remarkables Spring Carnival attracting a huge following. Plenty of places to just kick back, fuel up and bask in the sun too. Then when you feel recharged, head up to the Snowboard Terrain Park, off-piste for extreme riding and skiing, or the Ozone Tubing Park for something a little different.
Treble Cone
Treble Cone lies at the South East end of the Southern Alps of New Zealand - in the heart of the Southern Lakes district and only 19kms from the beautiful lakeside town of Wanaka. Covering 550 hectares, it is the largest ski and snowboard area in the South Island. With the longest vertical rise in the Southern Lakes and spectacular views over Lake Wanaka and Mount Aspiring, Treble Cone can claim some of the most exhilarating runs in the country.
Cardrona Alpine Resort
A wide mountain, renowned for quality snow providing excellent skiing and snowboarding for all levels. Magic learner lifts and full day licensed childcare and ski centre for children 3mths-12yrs make Cardrona a favourite among learners and families.
Convieniently located between Wanaka and Queenstown. Winner of 'Ski Area Service' award in 2001 and NZ Snowboard Association Resort of the Year award in 2000, 2001 and 2002. |
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New Zealand - Welcome to Queenstown
Blessed with some of the world’s most exquisite geography, Queenstown never fails to amaze travelers with its scope for excitement and fun.
Queenstown is the Southern Hemisphere's premiere four-season alpine and lake resort. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and overlooked by the majestic Remarkables Range, Queenstown is the perfect destination all year round.
Summer burns hot under blue skies before cool autumn mornings change the leaves to vivid reds and gentle golds. With crisp, clear days and acres of snow covered mountains, winter is a time for snow enthusiasts, before nature bursts into colorful life during spring.
Queenstown was named because ‘...it was fit for Queen Victoria.’ Certainly it’s lived up to that expectation. Today it’s an exhilarating alpine resort, perfect for both adventurers and leisure seekers.
There are year-round action-packed thrills, such as jet boating, white water rafting and parasailing. Queenstown is also the world capital and home of bungy jumping. In winter, Queenstown turns into an alpine playground - skiers and snowboarders come from all over the world to join in the fun at the annual Winter Festival. On Lake Wakatipu, the vintage TSS Earnslaw steamer has been beautifully restored to its original condition and takes visitors on daily trips.
Keen golfers shouldn't miss out on an opportunity to play some of the most scenic courses in the world, at award-winning Millbrook Resort, Kelvin Heights, Arrowtown and Frankton. The area has great rainbow trout, brown trout and quinnat salmon fishing.
Wine tasting is fast becoming one of the more popular ways to see the greater Queenstown region. Join one of the wine tours to Gibbston Valley, Chard Farm or Peregrine Winery among a number of top class boutique wineries. |
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