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. 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 terrains, dedicated to snowshoeing, is Snow Farm. Situated just outside Cardrona village at an altitude of 1500 m / 4921 ft, it is 55 km / 34 mi away from Queenstown and 35 km / 21 mi from Wanaka.
The site is open from late June to early October and offers a great variety of facilities and activities. You can enjoy snowshoeing inside the huge area of Snow Farm for a couple of hours to overnight adventures, or pass the site’s boundaries and head towards Mount Pisa (1964 m / 6443 ft). Choose from the existing trails or create your own, experiment and learn how to read the snow.
Try the 2 km/1 mi Musterers flat trail or the 12 km / 7 mi River Run and Loop, which runs through Meg River Valley. Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view!
Note: Wear multiple layers of clothing, warm shocks and closed-toe sport shoes or hiking boots.
Mont Norquay is a well-known ski resort in Banff National Park, Canada and attracts many people who want to experience adventure. It is one of three major resorts in Banff National Park. This place is famous for its International skiing competitions. Get in touch with this environment and you will never regret it.
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's apple cultivations.
If you want to escape from the daily routine and feel the adventure at the highest level, Panorama Mountain Village is the best place to visit. It is a ski and golf resort in Canada, situated in the Purcell Mountains of southeastern British Columbia. Thanks to its rolling cliffs and stunning view of Rocky Mountains, this place attracts many people from all over the world.
The National Park of Saint-Bruno is the provincial park of Quebec, that offers to its visitors a wide range of summer and winter activities and plenty of rest. Many people visit this place in order to feel the adventure and enjoy themselves in all fields. What makes this place unique for ski activities is the fact that all trails are formed by 100% of snow-making and it is located just a few steps away from Montreal.
If you are looking for something extreme or something different, visit Sunshine Village and you will be highly pleased. It is the best place to visit. It is a Canadian ski resort, located within Banff National Park in Alberta Canada. The fact that it is one of three major ski resorts in Banff National Park, makes this place always busy. So, visit this spot as soon as possible and let yourself feel what is called, best vacations.
If you get easily bored and want to escape from the daily routine, Morin-Heights is the best place to visit. Morin-Heights is a town in the Laurentian Mountains region of Quebec, Canada. It is one of the most well-known Canadian places for those who want to get in touch with the snow environment.
Cromwell is a small town, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the shores of Lake Dunstan and is located only at 34 mi/55 km from Wanaka and 38 mi/62 km from Queenstown.
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 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.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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.
Queenstown is considered by many as the capital of extreme sports. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand, and is surrounded by Lake Wakatipu and the awe-inspiring 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.
