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Queenstown Skiing:
Queenstown is blessed with a
fabulous range of Ski areas as well as Heli-Skiing.
The two closest ski fields are situated a short
drive from the town, where most of the accommodation,
restaurants, ski hire and bars are located.
Queenstown’s aprés ski is legendary and it
offers excellent shopping. Lake Vista ski accommodation/lodging is
near Queenstown's snow ski fields.
The Remarkables Ski area:
This prime Queenstown skiing area is set in a vast natural amphitheatre high in the rugged Remarkables Ranges
above Lake Wakatipu, the "Remarks", as they are
known locally, are a truly spectacular skiing area, 20km
from Queenstown. It has altitude; a long, reliable season and its north facing aspect makes it a
glorious sheltered sun trap. Nearly three quarters of its slopes
are ideal for beginners and intermediates but there is plenty of
off-piste to challenge advanced skiers in this prime ski area.
Coronet Peak Ski area:
Situated 18km from Queenstown and
blessed with varied terrain, outstanding views and world class
ski & boarding, Coronet Peak ski field has runs to suit all levels of skier
and boarder. There are slopes for beginners; long, wide groomed
trails for intermediates and some pretty challenging stuff for
advanced skiers. If skiing all day isn’t enough, on
Friday and Saturday nights you can ski into the night as
well. Once you know the ropes, you’ll discover the secret
verticals, dips and drops of one of New Zealand’s best and
longest established ski areas. Though slightly lower in altitude
than ‘The Remarkables’, snow making cannons at
Coronet Peak ensure that there is always adequate
snow.
The Peak is different from most
New Zealand ski areas in that the mountain is covered in
tussock rather than rock. This means that only 30 cm of
natural snow is required to open virtually the entire
mountain. The tussocks hold the snow well, and you won't destroy
the edges and bases of your skis or board by bashing into
submerged rocks! Coronet Peak is under 30 minutes from Lake Vista B&B.
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