| When you think of New Zealand, your mind will | | | | improvement works done to the skiing trails were |
| conjure up an image of a beautiful country, blessed | | | | done in 2006 and it now have three super highways |
| with one of the most spectacular and awesome | | | | for both the novice and seasoned skiers. |
| landscape in the world. With its towering snow | | | | Treble Cone is approximately 550 ha big making it the |
| capped mountain ranges and international standard ski | | | | largest ski resort in the New Zealand's South Island. It |
| resorts, New Zealand is a very popular destination for | | | | also has the highest vertical drop on the island at an |
| ski vacations. | | | | exhilarating 700 meters or approximately 2,300 feet. |
| The country is an island nation is tucked somewhere | | | | Mount Ruapehu - This skiing location is actually a huge |
| in the southwest corner of the Pacific Rim next to | | | | awesome volcano and is the location of two of New |
| Australia and is made up of a myriad of islands. | | | | Zealand's largest ski resorts, The Whakapapa and |
| However, there are two main island land mass. The | | | | Turoa. Its 1800 hectares of skiing terrain is undulating |
| land mass are the North Island and South Island with | | | | and breathtaking. Mount Ruapehu is a world class |
| the Cook Strait separating them apart. | | | | skiing resort with excellent facilities. |
| During the winter, the 24 skiing resorts and 12 heli-ski | | | | Mount Hutt - Mount Hutt is just slightly more than an |
| operators offer some of the best skiing holidays you | | | | hour's drive across the beautiful Canterbury Plains |
| can find anywhere. The skiing and snowboarding | | | | from Christchurch or a half an hour drive from |
| season starts from June till October. Yes, New | | | | Methven. The resort is high up in New Zealand's |
| Zealand's winter is in the middle of the year as the | | | | Southern Alps. |
| country is in the southern hemisphere. This is the | | | | At Mount Hutt's sixth summit, chairlifts provide |
| time when multitudes of skiing enthusiasts from | | | | access to a wide variety of skiing trails and the |
| Japan, North America and Europe assemble in New | | | | novice skier's area is serviced by a dedicated quad |
| Zealand to enjoy their skiing adventure. | | | | chair. With a 150m (almost 500 feet) long Magic |
| Let's take a look at some of New Zealand's beautiful | | | | Carpet leading into the skiing area for beginners, |
| ski resorts :- | | | | Mount Hutt have some of the best skiing facilities in |
| Treble Cone - Treble Cone ski resort is the heart of | | | | the New Zealand. This skiing resort has a wonderful |
| the country's Southern Alps. This resort offer | | | | mix of terrain for skiers of every level. |
| spectacular view on the beautiful lakeside town of | | | | These are just some of the many skiing resorts in |
| Wanaka. Treble Cone have very reliable and stable | | | | New Zealand. If you are looking for fabulous ski |
| snow falls and excellent weather making it one of | | | | resorts for your vacation, why not try New Zealand |
| the most popular ski resorts in New Zealand. Major | | | | ski resorts for a skiing adventure of a lifetime? |