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For the seventh fabulous time, Gay Ski Week NZ will turn Queenstown into the pinkest place in the world. Special highlights include the Welcome Party, Cowboy Dinner, night skiing at Coronet Peak, Karaoke Casino Night, Big Gay Out adventure days, Horizontal Bungy night and the grand finale White Out Party.


  		 

 
 

One of the world’s most marvellous gay ski weeks

From 29th August to 6 September, Queenstown will live up to its name as hundreds of gay men and women from all over the world celebrate the joy of snow.

Gay ski weeks have become something of a world phenomenon, and New Zealand’s week has made it to the top three. As an open-minded town with a taste for fun, Queenstown has embraced the concept of gay ski week and jumped right in, high-heeled boots and all.

Novotel is the base camp

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is the official base hotel for this year’s Gay Ski Week NZ. Poised on the edge of the lake, the hotel has a spectacular location that’s just a minute’s walk from the centre of town. Every day the Pink Ski Bus will shuttle skiers directly from the hotel to Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.

There won’t be room for everyone at the Novotel, so several other hotels and apartment complexes have made it clear that they welcome gay guests.
You’ll find a list of boutique accommodation providers on the official website.

Snow fun on two skifields

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Gay Ski Week NZ will have a strong presence at both Queenstown skifields - Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.

A special feature on this year’s programme is night skiing, which is scheduled for Friday night. Coronet Peak’s M1, Shirtfront and Big Easy trails will be fully flood-lit from top to bottom, catering to every level of ability. Skiiers and boarders can romp under the floodlights with the stars sparkling above and the lights of Queenstown below - a magical night!

Non-skiers will find plenty of alternative activities in and around Queenstown. There are day spas, golf courses, horse treks, mountain hikes, gondola rides and lake cruises, as well as a wonderful collection of retailers for designer-label shopping.

Crazy party nights

Travelling light will be something of an impossibility for this event, because the party agenda is packed solid. You’ll need a western-themed outfit for the Cowboy Dinner at the Lone Star; something bright or sparkly for the Spectacular Spectacular, which will be held on a mountain top over-looking Queenstown; another attention-getting ensemble for Karaoke night at the casino; and an all-white outfit for the final White Out party. When you add these essentials to all your ski gear, those suitcases are going to be heavy!

Absolutely awesome adventures

Two ‘Big Gay Outs’ will throw adventure-seekers headfirst into Queenstown’s adrenalin scene. The most daring adventurers will opt for super-scary activities like skydiving and bungy jumping. Jet-boating is a good pick for anyone who wants a manageable dose of adrenalin. And for those who might have had a little too much fun the night before, there’s sailing on the lake.

Here’s how the week will unfold:

  • Saturday 29 August: Welcome Party at the Novotel 6pm ‘til late.
  • Sunday 30 August: Snow fun at Coronet Peak; Fag Tag at the Novotel; Cowboy Dinner at the Lone Star Restaurant followed by mayhem at the Rattlesnake Bar.
  • Monday 31st August: Snow fun at The Remarkables; Fag Tag at the Novotel; Horizontal Bungy.
  • Tuesday 1st September: Play Day with skydiving, bungy jumping, sailing and jet boating; Spectacular Spectacular on top of Queenstown.
  • Wednesday 2nd September: Snow fun at Coronet Peak followed by the BUSTED! après ski party.
  • Thursday 3rd September: Big Gay Out - adventure activities and lunch; Queenstown’s Got Talent Karaoke (R20) at the Skycity Casino.
  • Friday 4th September: Coronet Peak day and night skiing.
  • Saturday 5th September: Play Day with skydiving, bungy jumping, sailing and jet boating; White Out 2009 at 10pm.
  • Sunday 6th: Bon Voyage Day with farewell brunch. See you next year!


  		 
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Gay Ski Week NZ will be held at both Coronet Peak & The Remarkables
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See a list of all i-SITE Visitor Centres and access a printable map displaying their locations.
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