Coronet Peak

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

...from the days sport at Coronet Peak, in the South Island of New Zealand. A day's snow sport is more than memorable at this North Otago ski area in a province of New Zealand's South Island, known for its stunning mountain scenery. Atop the 5400ft mountain sits an outcrop of rock, in the shape of a crown, hence the name given to it by explorer/surveyor James McKerrow when visiting this virgin area many decades ago. Another, more modern pioneer was ...
...ingenuity, put Coronet Peak on the map by manufacturing the first rope tow at what was the country's first commercial ski field in 1947. He followed this with the country's first double chairlift in 1962 and the first triple lift in 1973. Skiers 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 ... Read review

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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