What is the biggest ski resort in New Zealand?

Coronet Peak
The ski resort Coronet Peak (same size: Cardrona) is the biggest ski resort in the New Zealand Alps. The total slope length is 40 km.

How far are ski resorts from Queenstown?

20 minutes
Queenstown’s four ski fields offer varied and true alpine terrain, the closest just 20 minutes’ drive from town centre. Offering one of the longest seasons in the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown welcomes skiers and snowboarders from June to October.

Which is better the Remarkables or Coronet Peak?

What is better, Coronet Peak or The Remarkables? The Remarkables ski area is easily the better place to ski compared to Coronet Peak. The Remarkables is in a valley that protects the snow from the sun and the wind creating better conditions. It also has a cool jump park and lots of nice back-country ski areas.

Where is the best snow in New Zealand?

The 10 Best Ski Resorts in New Zealand

Treble Cone, South Island.
The Remarkables, South Island.
Mt Hutt, South Island.
Roundhill in Lake Tekapo, South Island.
Aoraki/Mt Cook, South Island.
Hanmer Springs, South Island.
Whakapapa, North Island. Natural Feature, Ski Resort.
Turoa, North Island. Natural Feature, Ski Resort.

Is skiing in New Zealand any good?

The skiing is actually very good All resorts offer quality alpine terrain for all levels, with good lift systems and plenty of off-piste to explore, especially at Treble Cone. While they get busy, by NZ standards, on weekends, you’ll never wait more than a few minutes in a lift queue.

Can you stay on snow in New Zealand?

Unlike many other parts of the world, on-mountain accommodation at the New Zealand ski resorts is not very common, and true New Zealand ski-in ski-out accommodation is very rare indeed. Most New Zealand accommodation is off-mountain in towns such as Queenstown, Wanaka, Methven, Lake Tekapo and Ohakune.

How much does it cost to ski in Queenstown?

Ski Hire Prices Queenstown & Wanaka

ADULT – SKI / SNOWBOARD / TELEMARK HIRE	$ PER DAY
Classic hire Ski only OR Board only	$35
Premier hire Ski/Boots/Poles OR Board/Boots	$65
Premier hire Skis only OR Board only	$55
Boots only – ski or snowboard	$22

What is the best ski field in Queenstown for beginners?

Cardrona
Cardrona is great for beginners with its wide open slopes and brand new chondola, a ‘combined’ lift of gondola cabins and chairs, making it easy for first time skiers and snowboarders to ride to the top of the mountain on their first day.

Is Coronet Peak good for beginners?

Coronet Peak has extensive beginner facilities, modern and easy to use chairlifts, progressive terrain and packages for all ages to help you make the most of your first day on the snow!

Is it cheaper to ski in New Zealand or Australia?

In New Zealand, some ski resorts are much more expensive than others when it comes to lift tickets. An adult day pass at Coronet Peak costs NZ$139 per day. In Australia a one-day adult lift ticket at Thredbo costs $169, whereas at Charlotte Pass a one-day lift pass costs $119.

What is the best time to ski in New Zealand?

Fortunately, all four resorts are great for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, though each has a unique atmosphere. While the ski fields are open from mid-June to October, the best time to ski in Queenstown is around August and September after the base is built up and the snowfall is more consistent.

What to do in Wakatipu in the summer?

Lake Wakatipu offers year-round trout fishing – the mouths of the Greenstone and Lochy Rivers are particularly rewarding. In summer, the lake’s beaches are popular for swimming.

Where is the Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand?

The lake occupies a single, glacier-carved trench and is bordered on all sides by tall mountains, the highest of which is Mount Earnslaw (2819 metres). Settlements around the lake shore include Queenstown and the villages of Kingston, Glenorchy and Kinloch. Because of its unusual shape, Lake Wakatipu has a ‘tide’ (more correctly,…

Which is the highest mountain in Queenstown New Zealand?

Which is the third largest lake in New Zealand?

Shaped like a lightning bolt, Lake Wakatipu is the third largest lake in New Zealand. Lake Wakatipu fills a deep valley carved into the mountains by ancient glaciers. Views from Fernhill of an impressive trio – Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.