Queenstown in New Zealand has gained renown as a premier destination for skiers. With a pristine clear lake, a backdrop of snow-capped mountain peaks and tranquil environs Queenstown attracts a multitude of skiers and snowboarders from around the globe. In winter the region is a paradise for those who love snow and a relaxed unhurried ambience; there are numerous skiing areas and the numbers of skiers in the resort town make for good like-minded company. Many couples, families and groups regularly visit Queenstown to experience its inviting scenery, variety of attractions and welcoming hospitality.
The skiing fields typically open on June 5, and since the region of the Southern Lakes generally has a constant climate, the local ski fields seldom close for inclement weather. A favourable skiing season will extend into the month of October. There are no less than six distinct ski fields in the vicinity of Queenstown where you may enjoy advanced skiing, learn the ropes of snow sports or show off freestyle skills and tricks.
Visitors will admire the majestic Remarkables range which rise up beyond Queenstown and Wakatipu Lake, the craggy peaks rising into the clear azure skies. Since Queenstown is a year-round resort there is always something to do. If serene relaxation is not on your mind, there are high energy activities; alternatively you may explore the local arts and culture, sample the cosmopolitan wining and dining, or indulge in some unhurried shopping.
Travellers will enjoy an excursion to the captivating location of Glenorchy, where they may bask in the serenity of Fiordland and Mount Aspiring, which have been acclaimed as two of the loveliest national parks on the globe.
A trip to the historically significant settlement of Arrowtown should be on every visitor’s itinerary. The town’s quaint cobbled streets are always pleasant to wander through and it also contains a well-preserved former Chinese settlement which dates back to the days of the region’s gold rush.
Many festive events are also held in Queenstown and its environs in which visitors may participate.
Travellers should look out for Queenstown hotel specials such as those offered by the Millennium Hotel Queenstown, a convenient and well-appointed accommodation. This fine hotel Queenstown offers never disappoints its guests.
