New Zealand Travel Ideas

This summer, many people are flocking to the pools, beaches and lakes to enjoy the sun and heat that summer brings. But for some, the summer’s heat is not desired. This is why many people flock to the other half of the world to have winter again in the Northern Hemisphere’s summer. New Zealand offers winter wonderland activities in the summer months of June, July and August. In these winter months, the tourists go away, leaving many of the off-the-mountain sights to see virtually tourist-free.

Last summer, RealTravelers V&Rob took advantage of this low season, trekking through the New Zealand countryside making several stops, the first of which in Arrowtown, just twenty kilometers outside of Queenstown:

“Coronet Peak: The skifield nearest to Queenstown, this area has a fairly unscary access road for NZ and the 2 chairs and t-bar offer a reasonably good variety of terrain access. A good terrain park (including some girl sized jumps) meant a few days fun was had here. Great view of Queenstown from the top of the mountain.

Cadrona: Although billed as a “beginners resort” we found plenty to amuse us for a day - a huge park (with v scary jumps) but a good beginners box area. V and Nic surprised themselves by riding entire runs switch! Quite easy access road too.

Treble Cone: Slightly further away from Arrowtown, this resort has the most expensive lift passes ($99 per day!) but in our opinion is worth it. Nic wasn’t mad about the mogul count, but V&Rob loved the steep terrain and softish moguls as well as the awesome natural half pipes and “backcountry” feel. We will be returning…”

After conquering the slopes, these RealTravelers discovered an unexpected tourist attraction that New Zealand has to offer. V&Rob describe the experience climbing Fox Glacier:

New Zealand Travel Ideas

by: Libby Hart

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