Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Queenstowners have two excellent ski fields to choose between in the Remarkables (
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here
)
and Coronet Peak (
Click here
)
, and when they fancy a change of scenery, there's al-
ways Cardrona and Treble Cone (
Click here
)
near Wanaka. Coronet Peak is the only field
to offer night skiing, which is an experience not to be missed.
The ski season generally lasts from around June to September. Tune into 99.2FM from
6.45am to 9am to hear snow reports. In winter the shops are full of ski gear for purchase
and hire; Outside Sports (
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)
is a reliable option.
Even outside of the main season, heli-skiing is an option for cashed-up serious skiiers;
try Over The Top Helicopters (
Click here
),
Harris Mountains Heli-Ski
(
03-442 6722;
03-442 6222;
www.heliskinz.com
; from $820)
.
Other Activities
It would be impractical to list absolutely every activitiy on offer in Queenstown. If you're
interested in golf, minigolf, sailing or diving, enquire at the i-SITE.
Skyline Luge
MAP
LUGE
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-441 0101;
www.skyline.co.nz
;
Skyline; 1/2/3/5 rides incl gondola $36/39/45/50; 10am-dusk)
Ride the
gondola to the top, then hop on a three-wheeled cart to ride the 800m track. Nail the
'scenic' run once and you're allowed on the advanced track with its banked corners and
tunnel.
Queenstown Ice Arena
MAP
ICE SKATING
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-441 8000;
www.queenstownicearena.co.nz
;
29 Park St; entry incl skate hire $15; 10am-5pm Sun-Thu, to
9.30pm Fri & Sat Apr-Oct)
Slip-slide around the rink or watch a game of ice hockey.
Ziptrek Ecotours
MAP
ZIPLINE
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-441 2102;
www.ziptrek.com
;
Skyline)
Incorporating a series of ziplines (flying foxes),
this harness-clad thrill ride takes you from treetop to treetop high above Queenstown. In-
genious design and ecofriendly values are a bonus. Choose from the two-hour four-line
'Moa' tour (adult/child $129/79) or the gnarlier three-hour six-line 'Kea' option ($179/
129).
