Ski Queenstown, New Zealand

Pros: Nice size, friendly people, Beautiful setting.Remarkables has one of the best Snow Parks that I
Cons: Its a little far from the ski hill.have had the privelidge of riding, and and it also has
Nestled amongst the high peaks of the Southern Alpssome really good off piste/back country runs that
Queenstown is New Zealands adventure capital. Finddont require too much of a hike. The most acesable
a variety of activities both summer and winter. Fromof these is called Homeward bound which you can
skiing and snowboarding, to paragliding and skydiving,find if you take a right from the Alta chair and follow
or experience the world's first ever bungy jump site,the traverse over a small ridge, which opens up to a
Queenstown has it all for those who want action. Formassive powder field.
all those who like it a little slower check out the theCoronet Peak has some amazing facilities, fast chairs
golf course or have a game of lawn bowls in theand a brand new base building it is a must for all who
beautiful surroundings of the Botanical Gardens. Or govisit Queenstown. There are a lot more runs to
on a cruise around the lake on an old fashionedchoose from on CP and the terrain is extremely fun.
paddle boat. So for young and old Queenstown hasThere is also 2 snow parks plus a halfpipe.
something for everyone, a top spot for a holiday.So for all you snow Junkies get yourself some of the
There are 2 main ski areas in Queenstown Thegood stuff next southern hemisphere winter at
Remarkables and Coronet Peak, both having differentQueenstown.
features for any level of skier or boarder. The