The town is surrounded by the awe-inspiring Southern Alps, with spectacular mountains such as the Crown Range, Haast Pass, Roys Peak and Pisa Range and is close to Mount Aspiring National Park (World Heritage Area). Despite the mountainous landscape, the climate is considered to be continental, with fairly warm summers and temperatures that can reach up to 25°C/77°F, and cold winters with frequent snowfalls.
One of the biggest ski resorts near Wanaka is Treble Cone. It is situated at 18 mi /29 km from Wanaka and 55mi/90km from Queenstown, and offers a magnificent vertical rise over the Southern Lakes. The site is open from late June to late September and offers a great variety of facilities.
With its varied terrain and the longest vertical drop (2296 ft/700 m), it consists one of the most popular destinations for snowboarding lovers. Perfect for boarders of all levels (trails: Home Basin area and Easy Rider for beginners, High and Main Street, Big Skite and Cloud Nine for intermediate riders, the Motatapu Chutes, Super Pipe and the legendary Outer limits for advanced riders). Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view!
Operating hours: 9 am – 4 pm.
Boreal Mountain Ski Resort is a ski area located in Soda Springs, near Lake Tahoe, California, USA. Nearest city is Truckee and the resort is on Highway 80, in the west of the city.
Breckenridge or just Breck is located in North America in the town of Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado, USA.
The weather conditions in Val Senales glacier resort, near Merano in the south Alps, a combination of mild temperatures on the valley and alpine climate at high altitudes, create the ideal settings for those who enjoy snowboard-carving.
Mont Orignal is a well-known ski mountain in the region of Bellechasse, near the village of Lac Etchemin, at approximately 100 km/62 mi south of Quebec City, Canada. The spot is ideal for those who want to escape from the daily routine and feel the adventure at the highest level.
Spend you winter holidays in the popular Sunrise Park Resort which is located near Greer, Arizona. The famous resort is situated on the Colorado Plateau and perched atop the White Mountains in eastern Arizona.
If you are looking for something different and extreme, Mount Baldy is the most appropriate place to visit. It is situated between the South Okanagan towns of Oliver and Osoyoos, near Penticion in BC, Canada. It is an all year round destination and famous for its friendly atmosphere, great snow conditions and excellent wine.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region in 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.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region in 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.
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.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region in 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.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region in 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.
