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 Snow Park NZ at 55 km/34 mi towards Northeast. The site is open from mid June to early October and offers a great variety of facilities. Snow Park is not the traditional ski resort however. It is considered as a freestyle terrain with a great number of rails, jumps, box runs and half-pipes, and consists one of the most popular destinations for the freestyle skier. Perfect for runners of all levels, even for first-time skiers (learner’s area).
Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view! Night skiing permitted every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Valdezcaray is located in an area of forests and natural springs, at the Sierra de la Demanda mountains, the upper Oja Valley in the northern part of Spain.
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 an ideal place for those who want to escape from the daily routine and enjoy themselves in all fields. This area offers to visitors a variety of winter activities, a lot of fun and the opportunity to enjoy their best vacations.
Silver Star Mountain is a well-known ski resort situated near Silver Star Provincial Park, in the Shuswap Highland of the Monashee Mountains, 25 km/15 mi northeast of the city of Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. The area has been awarded as one of the Top 10 Wine Spas Worldwide and the best family resort in Canada. So, choose this place to spend quality time with family or friends.
Mount Bachelor ski resort is located in the west of Bend, the biggest city in central Oregon, representing a perfect destination for fun seekers and sports fans.
Alp 2500 is a complex of ski resorts in La Cerdanya, Catalonia, in the Pyrenees mountains of northeastern Spain. It includes the two towns of La Molina and Masella, whose two respective ski areas are joined to form Alp 2500.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
