Queenstown - Lake Wanaka skiing holiday

Queenstown

So close are Queenstown’s ski fields, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, you could literally decide on the day which one you want to go to. Both fields feature dedicated learners areas ideal for building first-timer confidence. Choose Coronet Peak if you want to hone your intermediate skills or try your hand at night skiing; or The Remarkables if you’re more advanced and want variety and plenty of challenge.

If you love as much action off the slopes as on, you’re in the right place. In the "adventure capital of New Zealand” you can bungy, luge, jet-boat, skydive and more. Queenstown is a purpose-built tourist town with loads of shops, bars and restaurants and the nightlife is pumping. World-class vineyards are a short drive away and there are loads of fun things for kids to do.

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Coronet Peak Ski Field

• Skiable area: 280 hectares
• Vertical descent: 481m
• Altitude: 1649m
• Number of lifts: 8
• Terrain: 25% beginners, 45% intermediates, 30% advanced
• Business hours: 9am - 4pm, Fri and Sat nights 4pm-9pm
• Months of operation: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
• Proximity to town: 20 minutes, 18kms to Queenstown
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The Remarkables Ski Field

• Skiable area: 220 hectares
• Vertical descent: 357m
• Altitude: 1943m
• Number of lifts: 7
• Terrain: 30% beginner, 40% intermediate, 30% advanced
• Business hours: 9am - 4pm
• Months of operation: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
• Proximity to town: 45 minutes, 24kms to Queenstown
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Lake Wanaka

Not far from the action of Queenstown, Wanaka is a place of peace and tranquility, with a slower pace. The nearby ski resort Cardrona is family-friendly with gentle beginner’s slopes and ski programmes for the littlies. With excellent natural snow, it’s especially good for improving intermediate technique. Treble Cone, Wanaka’s closest field, features long trails, challenging advanced  runs, natural half-pipes and a terrain park.

If your ideal winter holiday includes more than snow play, Wanaka has loads to offer. Spend your days off the mountain hiking, cycling, fishing or take a scenic flight. Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World is a must-do for kids young and old. If you venture over to Queenstown for the day, make sure you stop at the iconic Cardrona Hotel and historic Arrowtown to soak up some of the region’s rich gold mining history.

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Cardrona Ski Field

• Skiable area: 345 hectares
• Vertical descent: 600m
• Altitude: 1894m
• Number of lifts: 7
• Terrain: 20% beginners, 55% intermediates, 25% advanced
• Business hours: 9am - 4pm
• Months of operation: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
• Proximity to town: 35 minutes, 34kms to Wanaka
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Treble Cone Ski Field

• Skiable area: 550 hectares
• Vertical descent: 700m
• Altitude: 1960m
• Number of lifts: 5
• Terrain: 10% beginner, 45% intermediate, 45% advanced
• Business hours: 9am - 4pm
• Months of operation: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
• Proximity to town: 29 minutes, 23kms to Wanaka
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Other ski fields

Situated 35 kms from Wanaka are Snow Park and Snow Farm. Snow Park is a boutique mountain resort and dedicated terrain park covering 60 acres. Suitable for first-time skiers/snowboarders, it’s also great for family snow play with tubing and sledding. Seasoned pros will love the challenge of the jumps, rails, boxes, New Zealand’s only quarter-pipe and Olympic-sized half-pipe.

Snow Farm (pictured above) is New Zealand’s only commercial cross country ski area. Boasting 50 kms of groomed trails and day and night skiing, it caters for all abilities. As one of the best cross country ski areas in the Southern Hemisphere it often plays host to international cross country ski teams. If you want to try something different, hire some snow shoes or take a dog sled tour with Quiet Running Adventures. 

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