Why Queenstown is a popular Ski Town – Adventure and Festivities Entwine

Queenstown, New Zealand, is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Its nickname, “Adventure Capital of the World” is a testament to all this amazing town has to offer.

Queenstown is located in the southwest of the South Island on the picturesque Lake Wakatipu. Given its immense popularity, there are a variety of options to choose from when it comes to comfortable lodging in Queenstown. Apartment accommodation is preferred by those travelling in groups with many opting for the comforts and amenities offered by Oaks Shores.

The amazing mountains that surround the town, The Remarkables, Walter Peak, Cecil Peak, Queenstown Hill and Ben Lomond, have all helped Queenstown cement its place as a world renowned ski town. Queenstown is home to four ski areas and a vibrant skiing culture that is sure to leave a lasting memory.

The diverse landscapes allow travellers the flexibility of picking from beginners’ slopes to very advanced terrains, depending on their skill levels. The southern hemisphere ski season welcomes you to indulge in skiing or snowboarding activities from June to October. The four ski areas are home to unmatched alpine sceneries and wide open, treeless spaces for the ultimate ski experience.

When booking your passes, you can make your pick from day-passes, ski area-specific passes and seasonal passes that grant you unlimited access to all the ski areas in Queenstown. Besides skiing, one can also partake in guided snow shoe walks, night skiing and helicopter rides to explore untouched terrains from up above.

Tranquil surroundings apart, Queenstown is a town that’s abuzz with festivity and a plethora of activities to keep you and your family or friends busy. And did you know, most part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed right here in Queenstown?

Remember, “I had such a boring time in Queenstown” said no one ever.

Kelvin Heights Golf Course Queenstown: Re-live a Golfer’s Dream

Removed from the intensity of most outdoor sports, golf is a relaxing sport which is blessed to be played in the serene beauty of beautiful lush green carpet-like grass of a golf course and its surrounding trees that help to enhance the calm relaxation long associated with the sport. Home to the famous Kelvin Heights and Frankston championship golf courses, Queenstown is a golfer’s dream destination.

Situated in New Zealand’s breathtaking Kelvin Heights Peninsula, Kelvin Heights Golf Course is a short drive from the city centre. Lying beside breathtaking Lake Wakatipu and against the backdrop of the majestic Remarkables mountain range, Kelvin Heights Golf Course is the most picturesque golf course in New Zealand. It is also one of the few golf courses that can be reached by boat, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to embark on a boat ride across Lake Wakatipu from Oaks Shores. Popularly known as Queenstown Golf Club, Kelvin Heights Golf Course is the most iconic of the six golf courses found near the city centre where there is ample Queenstown Apartment Accommodation.

With over 540 members, Kelvin Heights is a hive of activity with the venue hosting many social events and golf tournaments including weekly Club Competitions for new members and junior members. Partnering with other golf courses across southern New Zealand, Kelvin Heights’s members can enjoy a game of golf at Frankton Golf Course and for a discounted rate, at Arrowtown Golf course that hosts the prestigious New Zealand’s PGA Masters tournament. Open throughout the year from morning to late evening, visitors can make reservations for private or group golf lessons with the facility’s experienced NZPGA professional trainers. For more experienced golfers, Kelvin Heights Golf Course offers a dream opportunity to play golf in a 18-hole, championship golf course in an breathtaking natural setting, replenish their sport supplies at the facility’s Sport Shop and sample premium wines at the iconic Kelvin Heights Golf Club House.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+