Queenstown Skiing
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Queenstown is home to unquestionably some of the most incredible ski fields and mountain ranges in the world so for the skiing holiday of a lifetime look no further. During the ski season regular bus services operate from your Queenstown accommodation to Coronet Peak, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the Remarkables. Fantastic slopes are available for skiing, snowboarding or for something a little more extreme…what about Heli-skiing!
Coronet Peak
Queenstown’s Coronet Peak is the South Island's most popular ski area. Its diverse terrain, breathtaking views, and its nearness to Queenstown makes for an unforgettable snow experience. Coronet Peak is host to many sporting and social events including the FIS rated Southern Cup and the Queenstown Winter Festival. It is also the training ground of New Zealand’s National Ski Team.
Coronet Peak's resort ski area is situated just 25 minutes from the centre of Queenstown and access to the area is excellent, by sealed road. It has a reputation for some of the finest and most diverse terrain in the Southern Hemisphere and after experiencing it for yourself it will be clear to you why Coronet Peak has developed such a strong reputation. Coronet Peak Snow Fields attract visitors from around the globe, including international competitive skiers and snowboarders who just can’t get enough of the snow slopes. In fact, Coronet Peak's terrain is rated so well it’s even good when the sun goes down - night skiing, exclusive to Coronet Peak, allows skiers and riders to continue skiing well into the night.
Coronet Peak has 280 skiable hectares accessed by a six seater express chair, an express quad, a T-bar, a double chair, magic carpet and beginner tow. Extensive snowmaking ensures a long season. The ski area season opens early June (weather permitting) and generally lasts until October.
Tandem Paragliding and Hang Gliding is also available off the Coronet Peak ski field, the highest of the flying sites in Queenstown.
The Remarkables
The Remarkables are a mountain range and skifield located in the South Island of New Zealand. Situated on the south-eastern shore of Lake Wakatipu, the range lives up to its name by rising sharply against the skyline to create an impressive backdrop for the clear waters.
In wintertime, The Remarkables plays host to a wide range of winter activities. Comprising of three sunny sheltered bowls with a festive family atmosphere; just a 45-minute drive from nearby Queenstown; frequent bus services to and from town; and several carparks for car drivers, the mountain certainly is in a convenient location.
The skifield is 220 hectares (540 acres) with 5 lifts, which comprises of 3 quad chairs, 1 beginner tow and 1 magic carpet. The longest run to be found at The Remarkables is 1.5km. The ski season runs from Late June through to October weather permitting. The mountains were allegedly named The Remarkables because they are one of only two mountain ranges in the world which run directly north to south.
For the fun-seeking visitors – why not forget the skis and boards and enjoy the Ozone Tubing Park. Live music on the deck adds to the party atmosphere. Children aged 10 and younger ski free at The Remarkables ski area.
Cardrona
Cardrona Ski Slopes are one of the best New Zealand has to offer, with a vertical rise of 390m and a terrain of 320 hectares. The average annual snow fall at Cardrona is 2.7 metres. Lift passes and packages are available. Get to the top of the mountain safely with 2 quad chairlifts, 1 quad express chairlift, 3 magic learner lifts and 1 platter beginner lift with a lift capacity of 7800 people per hour.
Encompassing three valleys Cardrona is suitable for all visitors from beginners through to the experienced. Cardrona is situated just 57 kilometres from Queenstown, and takes approximately an hour to make the journey. The facilities also have a snow shop, full rental services, medical centre and alpine accommodation.
Cardrona offers picturesque scenery all year round, snow or no snow, you'll be sure to enjoy all that Cardrona has to offer.
Treble Cone
Treble Cone is the largest ski and snowboard area on the South Island of New Zealand consisting of 550 hectares of land. Spread over three large basins there are trails to suit all ages and skill levels. On top of that, Treble Cone offers the most comprehensive children's facilities of any New Zealand ski area. Treble Cone is situated 71km from Queenstown and allow approximately an hour and a half driving time.
From the purpose-built learner area with a Magic Carpet Lift, to comfortable, groomed green and blue runs, through challenging black runs and secret powder stashes; Treble Cone has great terrain for all levels of ability.
There are many trails to choose from, two of them being the 'Easy Rider' which is 3.5km and 'Main Street' which is 2km – both provide long, well-groomed slopes for beginners and intermediates along with many other groomed runs. Earthworks over Summer 2005 have created a new Upper High Street which now has extended Treble Cones longest groomed run to 4.5km. These runs are all serviced by either the high-speed six-seater detachable chairlift or NEW quad chairlift.
The learner's area with snowmaking facilities is located near the base building; the wide, gentle slope has an easy gradient and is groomed every night. This is serviced by an easy-to-use platter lift.
Once you have decided where you are going to ski in New Zealand, the next important job is to find your Queenstown accommodation! Queenstown has around 858,000 domestic and international overnight visitors every year, and predictably that number is ever increasing. Now add to that fact there is practically no accommodation at the ski fields themselves, the need for plentiful visitor accommodation in Queenstown has been realised. Subsequently you will find every kind of accommodation ranging from Hotels and Apartments to Motels and Backpackers – essentially something to suit every tourist and holiday maker.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started! Plan your holiday right now! This spectacular town will win your heart – skiing Queenstown will be the best decision you ever made!
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