Tag: new zealand

  • FIS Junior Championships 2010

    More than two hundred junior athletes have confirmed their presence at the 2010 FIS Junior Championships, which will be hosted by New Zealand this year. With over sixteen countries ...

  • Australasia

    For fantastic skiing in the Southern Hemisphere, head to the region of Australasia. An abundance of world-class ski resorts can be found in Australia and New Zealand, each offering their own unique landscapes and appeal. Skiers and snowboarders can head to Australia between the months of July and September. Amongst the top ski resorts in […]

  • Queenstown Winter Festival 2010

    For ten days, Queenstown will be hosting their annual Queenstown Winter Festival, which takes place from 25 June to 4 July 2010. Visitors to the festival will be able to enjoy comedy galas, jazz ...

  • Burton New Zealand Open

    One of the most competitive and prestigious series in the sport of snowboarding, is the Burton Global Open Series. From the 11th to the 15th of August 2009, the snowboarding action will be at ...

  • 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games 2009

    Cross Country skiing enthusiast will take to slopes in New Zealand, for the 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games, from the 23rd to the 25th of August 2009. The Women’s 10 km event will take place ...

  • Ruapehu Mountain Mardi Gras 2009

    A fantastic party awaits those who plan to attend the Ruapehu Mountain Mardi Gras. A variety of musicians and DJs will be hitting the stage and keeping audiences entertained. Date: 27 June, 2009 ...

  • Heli

    The ultimate vacation sport for an ardent, and expert, skier is heli-skiing. Many ski resorts all over the world offer heli-skiing and there are some places where heli-skiing is the only way to ski! Helicopters take you to remote mountain areas for a day of unimaginable powder skiing and bring you back to the base. […]

  • Val Gardena

    Val Gardena in Italy is considered to be one of the leading ski vacation resorts in the world, comparable with Vail Resorts in America, Bariloche in Argentina, and Queenstown in New Zealand. One of the reasons for it being ranked so high is because it is constantly upgrading its services and facilities. This picturesque resort […]

  • New Zealand

    New Zealand is popular vacation destination for skiing because of the reversal of seasons for skiers from the Northern Hemisphere. Ardent skiers can spend their summers here at excellent resorts under brilliant weather conditions. Varied world class terrain, excellent accommodation and exciting nightlife make New Zealand a popular ski vacation destination between June and November. […]

  • Cardrona

    Located midway between Wanaka and Queenstown, Cardrona ski resortfeatures an extravaganza of exciting ski trails, terrain parks, pipes and a thrilling gravity cross-course. It is one of New Zealand’s finest family-style resorts, with a comprehensive selection of beginners’ courses, tuition programs and childcare facilities. Nestled in the exquisitely scenic Southern Lakes region, ...

  • Mount Ruapehu

    A ski vacation on New Zealand‘s North Island is an unforgettable experience. Mount Ruapehu is the largest of three magnificent volcanoes that make up the Tongariro National Park. This is a rare, dual World Heritage Park in recognition of Tongariro’s awesome natural beauty and cultural significance. Mt Ruapehu (rua = “pit”, pehu = “to explode”) […]

  • Ohau

    Not many people know about Ohau ski resort that nestles in the slopes of Mount Sutton in the Ohau mountain range of New Zealand. Its fairly remote location, just off the Mackenzie Plains highway between Queenstown and Christchurch, has meant fewer people come here on a regular basis. Ohau Resort offers fabulous skiing on diverse […]