Coronet Alpine Resort, Queenstown

Advantages: Scenic, great skiing and snowboarding
Disadvantages: None at all

...and snowboarders love Coronet Peak which offers around 20 percent ski space for beginners, intermediate skiers get around 45 percent and experienced/advanced and competition skiers use 35 percent. Nearby the base facilities you can use the early/beginners slopes or as you progress you have the rolling off-piste runs and the long, groomed trails. Where-ever you ski there are the most fantastic views, a patchwork quilt of colour and terrain changes, down the Wakatipu Basin towards Queenstown and into the historic goldmining Lower Shotover Gorge area. If you aren't there to ski or snowboard there is plenty to keep you amused in the cafe/bar, sipping coffee or tea on the huge outdoor balcony, or just people watching which is the way I best enjoy my ski days! Facilities include a first aid unit, a creche, ski equipment hire and ski school... Read review

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Advantages: New Zealand scenery at its best
Disadvantages: Some say a bit pricey!!!

...launches taking you to a day out you are sure to remember, for a high country farming experience. Remote, quiet and busy, this is an ideal way to learn about a unique New Zealand farming way of life. Dubbed the 'adventure capital of the world', Queenstown and its environs has it all: white water rafting, bungey jumping, heliskiing, snowboarding, snow mobiles and of course skiing at its two nearby ski areas (Coronet Peak and The Remarkable Ski Area) for winter time visitors. A special event which is definitely worthwhile planning your trip around is the Queenstown Winter Festival, it is action, action, action, on and off the slopes, day and night. This is a 'remember for a life-time' event, for sure. It's a July event and as it is some time since I went to one so could not do a separate review, you can learn more about this by using... Read review

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Advantages: Something for Everyone, Lots to do, Stunning Scenary
Disadvantages: Not cheap, need to book accommodation in advance

...-on-hop-off trips for younger travellers include a stop in Queenstown (Magic Bus, Kiwi Experience and Stray are just a few), otherwise you can drive your car here! The town itself is small so getting around is easy. Some accommodation is located a short way from the main town centre - such resorts normally offer a free / cheap shuttle bus service. Nightlife is good. There are plenty of nice restaurants / casinos / bars as well as a good party atmosphere for the young and lively! Shopping is geared around outdoor pursuits / small boutiques with only a few "everyday" type shops for clothes / books / etc. There are a lot of tourist shops aimed at the many Japanese tourists who visit here. Sheepskin rugs, lanolin body cream and woolly jumpers are very popular! People coming here to self-cater will find a couple of small supermarkets in the town... Read review

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