Overall the city is surrounded by Avon, Heathcote and Waimakariri Rivers, and the Canterbury Plains. The climate is considered to be temperate, with cool and mild summers (maximum temperature 23°C/73.4°F), and cold and frosty winters (temperatures fall below 0°C/32°F frequently).
One of the biggest ski areas near Christchurch is Craigieburn Valley. It is situated near Craigieburn Forest Park (in the heart of Southern Alps) and is a 90 min drive from Christchurch.
The site is open from late June to late October and offers a great destination for the lovers of off-piste/back country skiing. Craigieburn Valley, with its varied terrain, is mostly addressed to intermediate and advanced skiers who love steep and deep skiing, with many natural jumps, lips and skiing opportunities. Don’t miss the legendary 600 m / 1968 ft vertical descent in Middle basin, if you are an expert. Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view!
Note: Skiing equipment rental is not available on spot.
Winter/Spring 2017-2020
Oceania/South America/Europe
January – NEW ZEALAND
River Rafting Tour Class III / IV / V & outdoor experiences on Kaituna River.
Not an expedition. 21 Days – air travel not included.
Mont Biencourt is one of the best Canadian tourist destinations of Bas-Sainte-Laurent region. It is an ideal place, if you want to enjoy your best holidays and immerse yourself in its stunning view. The fact that the spot is located only 86 km/53 mi from Rimouski, makes it busy in both summer and winter season.
Bromont is located in the southwest of Quebec, at 52 mi/85 km east of Montreal, Canada. Bromont is well-known as one of the best ski resorts in Quebec. It is a tourist destination for those who want to escape from the daily routine. Bromont is a four-season ski resort, providing its visitors with adventure, plenty of rest and wide range of summer and winter activities.
Sierra Nevada's ski resort lies on the Veleta peak, in the Granada part of the mountain. Your starting point is Pradollano. From there, the first lifts take you to the main hub, Borreguiles, at about 457 m / 1500 ft above the main village.
Thredbo is an Australian ski resort, located at Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales. The spot has the steepest overall terrain of any ski resort in mainland Australia while it offers the highest lifted point at 2037 m/6683 ft.
Alto Adige in Trentino of northern Italy is a top worldwide destination for performing alpine skiing. Many mountaineering ski tours cover the entire region of Trentino, crossing the borders with neighboring Austria or other northern Italian regions.
Mont Habitant is a mountain, located in the Laurentides, Saint Sauveur and it is only a 45 minute drive away from Montreal. It is a well-known ski resort, which attracts many people from all over the world every year. It is widely known that Mont Habitant is the best family ski area. Mont Habitant is also the first ski area to offer ski classes for children.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Te Anau is a small town, situated in Fiordland region, in the South Island of New Zealand.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Queenstown is considered by many as the capital of extreme sports. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand, and is surrounded by Lake Wakatipu and the awe-inspiring Southern Alps.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
