New Zealand Ski Regions: Queenstown
Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand, and one of the top ski destinations in New Zealand. Coronet Peak and the Remarkables, two of New Zealand's finest ski areas are both only a short drive from central Queenstown.
Queenstown has a great range of accommodation, and a number ski shuttles providing transport to ski fields.
When not skiing there are plenty of activities for the whole family, including bungy jumping, jet boating, wine tours, hiking and sightseeing. Queenstown has a lively café / bar scene and excellent shopping and annual events such as Winter Festival to ensure that Queenstown offers the complete ski experience.
Ski & Snowboard Areas around Queenstown:
© Coronet Peak
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Coronet Peak has everything from easy beginner slopes to rolling off-piste runs to long groomed trails. Coronet Peak features two FIS Spec halfpipes with snowmaking, pipe shaper and a terrain park with jumps, tabletops and banks where you can work on your technique and style.
- NZ's oldest and most commercial field
- High Speed Six Seater Lift
- Terrain is unequalled in NZ
- Perfect for intermediate and expert
- Only 20 minutes from Queenstown
© The Remarkables
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Enjoying three sunny sheltered bowls framed by towering peaks, The Remarkables is known for its friendly atmosphere and relaxed feel.
It is a great place to learn to ski with easy access to learner runs by an easy to use chairlift.
If you're ready to sample life on the edge, you'll find challenging terrain like you've never seen before and some of the longest off piste runs around.
- Close to Queenstown
- Excellent facilities
- Hike to great expert terrain
- Ideal for learners/intermediates
- View from top unequalled in NZ
- Awesome chute skiing and touring
Heli Ski & Heli boarding around Queenstown:
Heli-Skiing is the ultimate activity for freedom and exhilaration. At Alpine Heli Ski Ltd we are driven by a passion for deep snow, maximum freedom and chasing the ultimate alpine adventure. Our backyard is the Southern Alps of New Zealand – both beautiful and wild. Alpine Heli Ski Ltd is a highly professional and dynamic Heli Ski/Boarding operation. We provide outstanding day, multiday and private charter Heli Ski/Boarding on spectacular untouched alpine terrain surrounding the world renowned adventure travel destinations of Queenstown, Wanaka and Canterbury
Ski & Snowboarding Tours Around Queenstown:
Snow Chaser offers a friendly, flexible ski guide and hosting service making for a hassle free winter ski/snowboarding escape to Queenstown. We travel when it suits you and arrange everything from accommodation, equipment and ski passes to heli skiing, snow mobile tours and cat skiing. We are fully independent which means our guides (whom are all long time locals) will always take you to the mountain with the best weather and snow. All you need to do is relax.
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