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Skiing and Snowboarding in Queenstown – An unforgettable memory for speed freaks

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Located in Otago is the quaint resort city of Queenstown. Known for being one of New Zealand’s most picturesque areas, Queenstown boasts many tourist attractions and many iconic landmarks. Queenstown is also one of New Zealand’s premier adventure sports destinations, and is visited annually by hundreds of adventure sports enthusiasts for some adrenaline pumping activities. One of the most recommendable Queenstown ski resorts ideal for accommodation is the Oaks Club Resort.

Among the many adventure activities that one can do in Queenstown are Skiing and Snowboarding. Both these sports are incredibly popular in Queenstown as the weather and terrain of the city make both these adventure sports incredibly easy to engage in. Speed freaks that love the snow or any adventure sport enthusiast are sure to love skiing and snowboarding in Queenstown and you can be assured of being able to create a whole heap of unforgettable memories while you do so.

During the Southern Hemisphere ski season, that is the months of June through October, Queenstown is flocked by numerous visitors who come to the city just to be part of the skiing and snowboarding action. This is mainly due to the reason that Queenstown boasts four incredible ski fields, which are known to be amongst the best in the region. These four ski fields are Treble Cone, Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Park, and The Remarkables.

These ski fields offer unparalleled scenery, snowy slopes with enough space for numerous skiers, mild weather conditions, and excellent facilities ensuring that a skiing or snowboarding excursion in these fields gives you a truly unforgettable experience. What’s even better is that the fields are suitable for all skiers and snowboarders, regardless of their skill level; so even beginners can enjoy the ski fields in Queenstown. These ski fields operate on a “day-pass” system, meaning that you will need to purchase a pass to enter the fields. However, once you receive the pass you will be allowed to ski or snowboard for 4 to 8 hours, depending on the type of pass you get.

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

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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.

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Shotover Jet- the World’s Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride

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Shotover Jet started operations on the upper Shotover River in 1965 and was one of Queenstown’s first adventure activities, and over the years is one of the experiences that has helped to put New Zealand on the global tourism map. Combining the classic New Zealand invention of the Jet Boat with the Kiwi culture of adventure, Shotover Jet has become as what is quintessentially ‘New Zealand’. The Award-wining jet rides has become world-famous and an iconic ‘must do’ visitor activities, when visiting New Zealand. Over the years, Shotover Jet has thrilled over 3 million people since 1965. The Oaks Shores is one of the best luxury Queenstown Hotel, which is located on the famous Ski town, set against the breathtaking mountain Range and boasting immediate Lake Wakatipu frontage. This elegant hotel has spacious and comfortably furnished apartments, boasting the most modern conveniences. The hotel is located close by to many of the country’s most famous Skiing sites.

Guests can take a unique breathtaking ride through dramatic and narrow Canyons, and hold on tight for Queenstown’s only exhilarating full 360° spins. People from, all around the world visit Queenstown for two main reasons, scenery and adventure; Shot over Jet combines both of these in a unique, exhilarating and unforgettable way and our jet boating adventure is for many visitors the highlight of their Queenstown and New Zealand holiday. The Shot over retail shop has a Jet range of clothing and souvenirs. This quality range has been designed especially for Shotover Jet and makes a great take home memory of your trip, or, as a gift for family and friends. The friendly retail staff will be happy to help you with any retail, photography or video enquiries. There will be a professional team of photographers, to capture the unique shot over jet experience, and guests can purchase these photos to take home with them and to remember this most exhilarating, unique adventure.

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Coronet Peak Ski Field : Hit the slopes with your snow feet

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Located 18 kilometers to the northeast of the town of Queenstown is New Zealand’s Coronet Peak which is a commercial ski field with a skiable area of 280 hectares and 481 meters of vertical drop which offer seasoned skiers and riders a long snow season, extraordinary skiing and snowboarding terrain and lift systems. If you are a snow lover and crave for some serious action, Coronet Peak would be the ideal destination. The Peak is one of New Zealand’s most popular ski fields due to its proximity to Queenstown. A comfortable stay at a Queenstown hotel such as Oak Shores which is located within easy reach to Coronet Peak Ski Field is sure to make your perfect holiday dream come true.

The season generally commences from early June and until mid October. Coronet Peak Ski Field boasts the country’s largest fully-automated snowmaking system with 213 snow guns ensuring consistently good skiing and snowboarding throughout the season. .Amidst the thrill and adventure you can experience the breathtaking view of Lake Wakatipu and Lake Hayes. You also have the opportunity to experience some thrilling night skiing on Friday and Saturday nights. The day begins with the operation of the first tracks at 8 a.m. and finishes as late as 9 p.m. on weekends with night skiing. Popular runs on Coronet Peak include Big Easy, M1, Greengates and Shirtfront, and Exchange Drop and the Back Bowls. Coronet’s Peak offers much well-developed piste skiing.

Coronet Peak Ski Field is a destination for families as kids in the ages between three months to five years can be enrolled at the fully-licensed Skiwiland Early Learning Centre and 6 year olds and younger are able to enjoy free day lift passes. It also hosts events such as the Queenstown Winter Festival and the New Zealand Winter Games can be experienced. Coronet Peak Ski Field is surely the most thrilling destination for snow lovers of any age and ability.

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