Experience winter this year in Queenstown New Zealand. For snow lovers, this is one amazing destination with two epic mountains to explore - The Remarkables and Coronet Peak.
On the shores of New Zealand’s South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is set against the dramatic Southern Alps where the snow season officially kicks off in mid to late June and will usually run into late September.
Uncover the best snow Queenstown has to offer at:
Queenstown's closest ski area and home of Night Skiing in NZ. Coronet Peak boasts world-class facilities and roller coaster terrain with epic views over the Wakatipu basin.
Queenstown’s big mountain has terrain and facilities to suit everyone from first timers to seasoned, expert skiers and snowboarders. The Remarkables boasts not only spectacular views over the Southern Alps but ride the Shadow Basin chair lift for an aerial view of Queenstown.
It also has a massive learners area making it perfect for families or first timers.
IN QUEENSTOWN WE STAY AT
For luxury accommodation in Queenstown that services both Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, the team at Apex Travel recommends:
• Matakauri Lodge - A 6 star alpine lakeside retreat situated on Lake Wakatipu as the perfect place to relax and indulge after an adventurous day skiing. (15 min drive)
• Azur Luxury Lodge - 9 beautifully appointed luxury villas situated with spectacular, unobstructed views of the mountain ranges. With a complimentary shuttle service to and from town. (10 min drive)
• The Rees Hotel - A sophisticated five-star hotel situated right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu offers a variety of luxurious accommodation options including hotel rooms, apartments and private lakeside residences, all with terraces, showcasing spectacular views (5 min drive)
• Eichardts Private Hotel - Luxurious accommodation, all situated in premium lakefront positions right in the heart of Queenstown. The legendary hotel boasts luxurious suites, beautifully appointed lakefront apartments, the residence and the penthouse. Coupled with an indulgent spa and award-winning dining. (Central Queenstown)
DINE OUT AT
You are truly spoilt for choice dining out in Queenstown with New Zealand offering up some of the freshest seasonal produce. Some of our favourite restaurants in Queenstown include:
• Amisfield - Lunch or dinner at Amisfield is a degustation style exploration of the season's best local produce.
• Botswana Butchery - A sumptuous menu full of flavour and is consistently rated as one of the resort town’s most popular restaurants
• The Bunker - A complete nightlife venue its restaurant offers discreet and intimate rustic fine dining with a distinctly New Zealand flavour - specialising in game, red meats and local delicacies.
Getting you on the slopes sooner
Apex Travel can book you entire winter ski or snowboard holiday. For couples, families or a group weekend away. We can design a package to suit you taking care of flights to New Zealand, transfers, accommodation, lift passes and restaurant bookings. Contact the Apex Travel team today to take care of all the details.
Acknowledgement: Information and images for this article are from the various listed Queenstown operators. Hyperlinks listed throughout this article.
