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 closest family-friendly ski areas near Christchurch is Mt Cheeseman. It is situated near Craigieburn Forest Park (in the heart of Southern Alps) and is 90 min drive from Christchurch (99 km/61 mi). The site is open from late June to late September and offers a great destination for the lovers of skiing.
Although it is addressed mostly to intermediate level skiers, Mt Cheeseman has a lot to offer to the more adventurous skiers, who prefer untracked terrain and off-piste experiences. From Ridge T-Bar and Main T-Bar, you can enjoy more demanding trails. Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view!
Bear Mountain Ski Resort is located on the San Bernardino Mountain, by the Big Bear Lake, California, USA.
Located in the Cascade Range, Mount Bailey, the rounded shield volcano offers great slopes and snow, attracting all kinds of winter sport fans.
The Les Deux Alpes ski resort is located in Isère Department in Rhone Alpes, southeast France near to Franco-Italian border. The resort, one of the oldest in France and in Europe, offers challenging and demanding runs both for winter snow activities and summer biking races.
Troodos is located in the centrer of Cyprus and is the highest mountain range on the island. With its highest peak reaching up to 6404 ft/1952 m above sea level, Troodos boasts amazing lanscapes, many ancient Byzantine monasteries and beautiful forests and rivers with rich and rare flora and fauna.
Breckenridge or just Breck is located in North America in the town of Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado, USA.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for skiing. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
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.
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.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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.
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.
Te Anau is a small town, situated in Fiordland region, in the South Island of New Zealand.
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.
