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 (34 mi/55 km to the 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 snowboarders. Perfect for runners of all levels, even for first-time boarders (learner’s area). Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view!
Night snowboarding permitted every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Jenner is a mountain in the district of Berchtesgaden, really close to the borders with Austria. This amazing spot, located at 159 km/98 mi in the southeast of Munich and next to the Berchtesgaden National Park offers endless possibilities for winter sports and not only.
If you want to feel the adventure and enjoy yourself in all fields, Canada Olympic Park is the best place to visit. It is also known as Pascapoo Ski Hill, located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Park is situated in western Calgary, south of the Trans-Canada Highway, north of the community of Cougar Ridge and west of Bowness. The Park is functioned by WinSport Canada and invites both experts and amateurs of ski activities.
Frost Fire Ski and Snowboard Area is situated in the Pembina River Gorge near Walhalla, North Dakota. If you visit the resort during summer, you will have the opportunity to enjoy yourself in an outdoor theater, watching several plays and musicals.
Squaw Valley Ski Resort is located in Olympic Valley, California, USA. It is one of the largest ski areas in the US after Heavenly and was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Titus Mountain is a popular downhill ski area on a foothill of 2204 ft (672 m) Titusville Mountain, 7 mi (11 km) south of the village of Malone and part of the Adirondack Mountains. The resort is famous for its abundance of natural snow and great conditions for ski activities.
Red Mountain Resort is a well-known ski resort in western Canada, situated on Granite and Red Mountains, in Rossland, British Columbia. This place is famous for its challenging terrain, which can serve skiers of all levels of ability. A major reason to visit this area, is the fact that it is one of the oldest ski hills in North America. It is also known as one of the ten top ski resorts in North America.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
