The town is surrounded by Lake Wakatipu and the awe-inspiring Southern Alps, with spectacular mountains such as the Remarkables, Cecil Peak and Ben Lomond. Queenstown and the surrounding area was the setting for the legendary films Lord of the Rings and X-Men Origins. Despite the mountainous landscape, the climate is considered to be oceanic, with warm summers and temperatures that can reach up to 30°C/86°F, and cold winters with frequent snowfalls.
One of the biggest ski resorts near Queenstown is Cardrona. Situated on the Cardrona Valley Rd, it is at 58 km/36 mi from Queenstown and 34 km/21 mi from Wanaka. The site is open from late June to early October and offers a great variety of facilities.
With its varied terrain and a total number of 8 lifts, it consists one of the most popular destinations for ski lovers. Perfect for beginner to advanced level skiers (trails: Westons Gap and Over Run for beginners, Eagle Rock, Gravity Cross and Highway 89 for intermediate skiers, Arcadia Chutes and Powder Keg for advanced riders). Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view!
Total number of trails: 23. Operating hours: 9 am – 4 pm.
Bad Tölz is located at 52 km/32 mi in the south of Munich in Bavaria and it is the administrative center of the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen. Blomberg – Bad Tölz ski resort is situated in the vicinity of Bad Tölz.
Southern of Greece, in Achaea, you can find Chelmos, a beautiful mountain range in the Peloponnese region. Its name means a mountain with snow. It is also known as Aroania and it has the highest top (2355 m/7726 ft). It's a place where the ancient myths travel all over the region.
Dubuque is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, U.S., situated along the Mississippi River. In 2005, Dubuque was selected by USA Today newspaper as one of the “10 greatest places to discover Midwest charm”. Dubuque is a mixed-blessing of nightlife, entertainment, activities and fun.
Cap Chat is a town in the Canadian province of Quebec, in the Regional Country Municipality of Haute-Gaaspesie. It is one of the most well-known tourist destinations for those who want to escape from the urbane routine and enjoy themselves in all fields. Providing a variety of winter activities, excellent snow conditions and as much adventure as you need, this spot is the best getaway.
In Trentino-Alto Adige, in the north part of Italy, skiing is the main leisure activity for both locals and visitors.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a year round resort in Kirkwood, south of Lake Tahoe, in El Dorado County, California, USA. Kirkwood is at 33 mi/53 km south of South Lake Tahoe, on State Route 88 and it is surrounded by El Dorado National Forest.
Arrowtown is a small, former gold-mining town, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It is only 20 min drive from Queenstown (connected through Shotover Gorge) and lies on the banks of Arrow River, one of the richest sources of gold in the 1860's.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region in the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Te Anau is a small town, situated in Fiordland region, in the South Island of New Zealand.
