The town is surrounded by Lake Wakatipu and the awe-inspiring Southern Alps, with spectacular mountains such as the Remarkables, Cecil Peak and Ben Lomond. Queenstown and the surrounding area was the setting for the legendary films Lord of the Rings and X-Men Origins. Despite the mountainous landscape, the climate is considered to be oceanic, with warm summers and temperatures that can reach up to 30°C/86°F, and cold winters with frequent snowfalls.
One of the biggest ski resorts near Queenstown is the Remarkables. The site is open from late June to October and offers a great variety of facilities. With its varied terrain, it consists one of the most popular destinations for the snowboarding lovers. Perfect for runners of all levels (trails: Alta Chair and Easy Out for beginners, Shadow Basin for intermediate boarders, Elevator, Terminator, Eliminator, Exterminator and the legendary Diangulator for experts). Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view!
Operating hours: 9 am – 4 pm.
Mountain Creek is a well-known ski resort in Vernon Township, New Jersey, United States. The fact that it is located at only 47 mi / 76 km far from the George Washington Bridge, makes the spot always busy. It is also the closest ski resort to NYC.
Belle Neige is located in Val-Morin, which is a municipality in Laurentides of Quebec, Canada. It is a well-known ski resort offering everything you need for your best vacations. Providing a variety of snow activities, excellent snow conditions and a lot of services, Belle Neige promises unforgettable winter holidays.
Saint Petersburg is a city situated on the Neva river, at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. The federal subject of Saint Petersburg has its name changed three times, from Saint Petersburg to Petrograd, then Leningrad and back to Saint Petersburg.
Saint Raymond, also called Saint Raymond de Portneuf is a city in Quebec, Canada, located about 63 km/39 mi north-west of Quebec City. It is one of the most appropriate Canadian places for those who want to enjoy themselves in all fields. Getting in touch with this snow environment during winter season, you give yourself the opportunity to feel what is called, best vacations.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for snowboarding. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Badger Pass Ski Area is a small ski area which is located in Yosemite National Park, near Mariposa, California, USA.
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 sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Arrowtown is a small, former gold-mining town, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It is only 20 minutes drive from Queenstown (connected through Shotover Gorge) and lies on the banks of Arrow River, one of the richest sources of gold in the 1860's.
Glenorchy is a small settlement, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by Richardson and Humboltd Ranges.
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
Te Anau is a small town, situated in Fiordland region, in the South Island of New Zealand.
Cromwell is a small town, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the shores of Lake Dunstan and is located only at 34 mi/55 km from Wanaka and 38 mi/62 km from Queenstown.
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.
