Photo: The Remarkables, Tony Harrington

Photo: Coronet Peak, Camilla Stoddart

Cardrona Ski Resort is excellent for families. Photo: Cardrona Ski Resort

$There\'s are plenty of spectacular drives in New Zealand. This one is on Lake Wakatipu looking towards Glenorchy and Mt Earnslaw. Photo: Destination Queenstown. - image 0$ There's are plenty of spectacular drives in New Zealand. This one is on Lake Wakatipu looking towards Glenorchy and Mt Earnslaw. Photo: Destination Queenstown.

$Lake Wanaka on a beautiful winter\'s day. Photo: Scout - image 0$ Lake Wanaka on a beautiful winter's day. Photo: Scout

Cardrona Hotel is a must for gluwein and beer after a day on the slopes. Photo: Scout

A day of Heli-skiing is a fantastic addition to a week on the slopes. Photo: Scout

Treble Cone has some of the best steeps in the country. Photo: Treble Cone resort

Spectacular views abound from Treble Cone. Photo: Treble Cone Resort

Photo: Coronet Peak, Miles Holden

INTERESTING FACT NO.17

At the height of filming The Lord of the Rings over 500 people a day queued for casting sessions in Queenstown.

INTERESTING FACT NO.3

A NZ Native bird, the Moa was one of the largest birds in history standing 3.6m tall and weighing 300kg. It is now extinct.

INTERESTING FACT NO.4

There are 7 sheep to every one human in New Zealand.

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New Zealand Ski Resorts

Queenstown

Queenstown has so much on offer: incredible scenery, hundreds of restaurants, cool bars, good shopping, countless adrenaline activities and of course four great ski resorts within driving distance.

Coronet Peak

Coronet Peak is Queenstown’s most popular ski resort with several good lifts, excellent base area facilities and some fun terrain - it’s a great option for all levels of skiing.

The Remarkables

Perched up in an alpine bowl, high up in the spectacular Remarkables mountain range, The Remarkables is a fun ski and boarding playground.

Treble Cone

Treble Cone has some of New Zealand's best powder and advanced terrain, as well as a giant skiing cat.

Cardrona

Cardrona is a fantastic choice for families and intermediate skiers wanting a wide choice of ski runs and excellent facilities.

Wanaka

Wanaka is an excellent base for skiers thanks to two great ski resorts within a short drive, a beautifully serene setting on the shores of Lake Wanaka and a little town with a lot going for it.

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