New Zealand Travel Guide

Matamata – home of Hobbiton

nzbackpacker — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:52:38 +0000

Matamata is a rural town in Waikato. Matamata is also known as the home of Hobbiton, because this was one of the locations for filming the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Visit the town of Matamata where you can go on the popular Hobbiton Movie Set tour, Lord of the Rings. Buy your tickets and catch the tour from the Matamata Information Office right in the centre of town.

Hobbiton movie set

This is a Must See for all Tolkien fans, and is en-route from Auckland to Rotorua. There are lots to do including a variety of walking and tramping options, golf courses, and a wide range of Cafés such as the Kaimai Cheese Café, and accommodation options such as the Opal Hot Springs and Holiday Park.

If you’re more for adventure then you might want to try your hand at tandem skydiving, gliding or sky diving and if you’re travelling with kids then they may enjoy a farm day at Strathellon Alpacas where you will get to meet the intelligent, loveable alpacas. They are located on 276 Matai Road.

matamata

Cambridge – an historic attractive tree lined town

nzbackpacker — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:21:44 +0000

Cambridge is a Historic attractive tree lined town located in the heart of the Waikato Region in New Zealand’s North Island. The Waikato region stretches from the pacific oceans of the Tasman Sea and is home to some of New Zealand’s most charming attractions and stunning scenery.

Begin your journey of discovery in Cambridge at the information centre. Explore the impressive Waikato River that runs through the heart of Cambridge. The town welcomes visitors through a majestic tree lined entrance and is well-known for its parks with there wonderful variety of trees from around the world. Even the town hall is highlighted by them. It’s not hard to see why Cambridge has been christened the town of trees.

waikato river

Cambridge attracts many thousands of visitors each year and has many things to explore including its many antique shops and arts and craft galleries. Cambridge has many fascinating and unique shops and one of the best is the Cambridge country store housed in the magnificent 100 year old church dressed in high tactual pink. The gift store boasts a fabulous range of quality New Zealand made items that capture the very essence of New Zealand. The stores focus on quality and style has secured its many awards. But there’s much more to this charming town. Cambridge is a horse-breeding township best known for its thorough bred horse stables thanks to some of the richest pastures in the world. Many champions in this sport of racing and show jumping have been produced in Cambridge making the NZ equine industry a key ingredient in the town’s economic success. Cambridge is a picture of idyllic beauty and vibrant colour. Its country charm will entice you to stay a while.

view of cambridge

Waikato museum

nzbackpacker — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:47:57 +0000

See the regions unique history by visiting the Waikato museum of Art and History open daily from 10am – 4:30pm.
The museum was established in 1987 and is one of Hamilton’s biggest and more extraordinary buildings. The person who designed the museum was Ivan Mercep of JASMaD, Auckland, the same architect who designed Wellington’s museum, Te Papa.
The museum has five levels and 12 galleries and overlooks the river on the corner of Victoria and Grantham streets.

Inside you will find a large collection of New Zealand art, history of Waikato and of the local Tainui people (a river tribe). In the midst of all the Maori treasures, is the delicately decorated war canoe Te Wainika, which was presented to the museum in 1973 by Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the Maori Queen.
There is also a cafe inside the museum so you can relax and enjoy a spot of lunch.

Entry to the museum is free however donations are welcome.

waikato museum

Parking
Paid parking is available next to and on the street around the Waikato Museum. There is also a parking building on Hood Street, within easy walking distance of the Waikato Museum.

For more information about the museum click here.

Location:
1 Grantham Street (at the South end of Victoria Street)
Hamilton
Phone: 07 838 6606

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To learn more about Waikato and things to do, click here.

Children’s Day

nzbackpacker — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:58:45 +0000

March 7, 2010

Children’s Day will be happening on Sunday 7 March 2010 with a theme of “Praise and Encouragement”.
New Zealand’s Children’s Day marks the 10th anniversary of the national day and comes together to celebrate how special and important our children are.
Event organisers from around the country have helped to organise loads of Children’s Day events.
For more information and a list of events happening for Children’s day in your area you can visit http://www.childrensday.org.nz

Mission Bay Jazz and Blues StreetFest

nzbackpacker — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:30:40 +0000

February 27, 2010
2:00 am

Venue: Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay, Auckland
Date: 27 February 2010
Time: 11.00pm
Cost: Adults: $10.00. 5 years and under Free.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary the outdoor Mission Bay Jazz and Blues Streetfestare back to entertain with over 20 bands and international acts performing at Mission Bay, one of Auckland’s most beautiful waterfront.

Tamaki Drive will be closed off for this event and is expected to have over 30,000 fans attending the event.

There will be various stages located within the venue, as well as two beach front stages, providing continuous live music and entertainment.

The event is liquor free; however you will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages in certain areas only an. Food and drink stalls will be available inside the venue.

Auckland – Whangarei 1 day self drive Itinerary

nzbackpacker — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:44:07 +0000

Driving from Auckland to Whangarei takes just over 2 hours. On your travel to Whangarei you may want to stop by at the following places.

Orewa Beach

Orewa is a great place to stop and have a bite to eat before starting out on your journey again. It has 3km of fantastic sandy beach and playground area for the kids.

Warkworth

Located on the banks of the Mahurangi River, Warkworth is a lovely town where you can enjoy the surf beaches, vineyards, marine sanctuaries and wildlife.

Visit the Walkworth riverwalk where you can feed the birds and the Museum inside the Parry Kauri Park situated on Tudor Collins drive.

Pakiri Beach

Upon arriving at Wellsford stop for a bite to eat or follow the signs towards Pakiri beach – a stunning beach with white sands and crystal clear waters, native bush and wildlife. Enjoy horse rides along the beach or enjoy some kayaking, swimming or surfing before heading back onto the main highway.

Twin Coast Discovery Highway

Follow the Twin Coast Discovery Highway towards Mangawhai where you will come across some stunning beaches including Mangawhai Heads, Langs beach and Waipu Cove, a popular surf beach.
Come back to SH1 passing through Waipu and carry on to another stunning surf beach at Ruakaka. You may want to stop at Marsden Point (New Zealand’s only oil refinery)
Back on SH1 continue on to Northland’s only city, Whangarei

Whangarei

The following places are a must see in Whangarei before heading back to Auckland.

Town Basin – There is a huge children’s play area which is also a great spot for a picnic in hot summers. A huge sail covers the play area so you can enjoy a picnic on the grass edge while the kids have fun playing.

Whangarei falls – visit the most photographed falls in New Zealand.

Kauri Park – see the largest famous kauri tree in New Zealand (over 500 years old)

Fudge farm – Taste New Zealand’s old fashioned creamy fudge, the creamiest fudge made in new Zealand that is made 100% by hand.

Mount Parahaki – You can see fine views of the city and harbour at the top of this hill situated on Memorial drive. At 242 meters high the hill can be climbed either by car or on foot.

New Zealand Ski Resorts Comparison

nzbackpacker — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:47:10 +0000

The table below provides you with a comparison of all the ski resorts in New Zealand. Using the information provided you can compare New Zealand ski resorts based on key attributes such as ski resort Terrain, Number of Lifts, Prices and facilities provided. You can click on a New Zealand ski resort in the table to find out more about the ski resort.

Ski Resort	Terrain	Number of Lifts	Prices	Facilities
North Island – Manganui Ski Area, Taranaki	Beginner 5% Intermediate 30% Advanced 65% Highest Point: 1680 m Vertical Point: 420 m Skiable Area: 250 ha	1 Beginners tow lift, 1 Intermediate T-bar and 1 Top tow.	Day Pass Adult $40, Student $30, Child $25, Under 5yrs/Senior Free, Family $110 Half Day Adult $30, Student $25, Child $20, Under 5yrs/Senior Free, Family $75 Seasonal Pass (after 28th May) Adult $100, Student $90, Child $70, Couple $150 Family $160	two natural half pipes slope grooming Night skiing only on the T-bar for lodge guests public day lodge include ticket office, toilets and cafeteria. ski and snowboard lessons available on request equipment hire 2 on field accommodation
North Island - Turoa Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu	Beginner 25% Intermediate 50% Advanced 25% Highest Point: 2322 m Vertical Point: 722 m Skiable Area: 500 ha	1 6-seater, 2 quads, 2 triples, 1 T-bar, 3 platters and 1 carpet lift.	Day Pass Adult $83, Child (5-18yrs) $48 Half Day Adult $52, Child (5-18yrs) $30 Multi Day (2 day) Adult $163, Child (5-18yrs) $94 Multi Day (3 day) Adult $243, Child (5-18yrs) $140	snow-filled bowls steep chutes snowmaking customer service medical centre new 400 seat Alpine Café expanded Retail complex groomers tobogganing shuttle Services hire equipment lessons
North Island - Whakapapa Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu	Beginner 25% Intermediate 50% Advanced 25%\| Highest Point: 2300 m Vertical Point: 675 m Skiable Area: 550 ha	14 lifts – 1 fixed grip quad chair, 1 detachable quad chair, 5 double chairs, 4 T-bars, 1 rope tow and 2 platters.	Day Pass Adult $83, Child (5-18yrs) $48 Half Day Adult $52, Child (5-18yrs) $30 Multi Day (2 day) Adult $163, Child (5-18yrs) $94 Multi Day (3 day) Adult $243, Child (5-18yrs) $140	off-piste areas tobogganing tubing area. experienced trainers Happy Valley for beginners ski rental cafeteria shuttle services snowmaking night skiing ticketing ski patrol public shelter on field accommodation snow centre for kids
North Island - Tukino Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu	Beginner 35% Intermediate 30% Advanced 35% Highest Point: 1850 m Vertical Point: 250 m Skiable Area: 19 ha	2 nutcracker rope tows	Day Pass Adult $45, Student $35, Child (5-10yrs) $25, Under 5yrs Free Season Pass Adult $180, Student $120, Child (5-10yrs) $60	beginner and intermediate slopes ski and snowboard lessons on field accommodation shuttle service available for overnight guests night skiing toilet facilities
South Island – Rainbow Ski Area, St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes	Beginner 25% Intermediate 55% Advanced 20% Highest Point: 1760 m Vertical Point: 220 m Skiable Area: 300 ha	1 T-bar, 1 platter, 2 fixed grips and 1 learners rope tow	Day Pass Adult $62, Student $45, Child (7-17yrs) $30, seniors $30, Under 7yrs Free Season Pass (Anytime) Adult $620, Student $450, Child (7-17yrs) $300, seniors $300, Under 7yrs $15	heli-skiing café serving food and beverages ski and snowboarding hire ski Repair Service gift shop first aid ski & board school snow-making groomers
South Island – Hanmer Springs Ski Area, North Canterbury	Beginner 10% Intermediate 60% Advanced 30% Highest Point: 1769 m Vertical Point: 334 m Skiable Area: 52 ha	1 poma, 1 rope tow, 1 learners rope tow.	Day Pass Adult $55, Student $45, Child $25, family $120, under 10yrs Free	night skiing On field accommodation café hire equipment shuttle service learners’ area groomed trails off-piste challenges natural and groomed pipe riding ski and snowboard lessons toboggan
South Island – Mount Lyford Ski Area, North Canterbury	Beginner 30% Intermediate 40% Advanced 30% Highest Point: 1750 m Vertical Point: 450 m Skiable Area: 180 ha	1 T-bar, 1 poma, 2 platters, 1 fixed grip learners’ tow and 1 rope tow	Day Pass Adult $60, Student $50, Child (13-17yrs) $30 / (5-12yrs) $15, Under 5yrs/Senior Free Half Day Adult $50, Student $45, Child (13-17yrs) $25 / (5-12yrs) $10, Under 5yrs/Senior Free Seasonal Pass (from April 16th until two weeks into the season from opening day) Adult $439, Student $379, Child (13-17yrs) $239 / (5-12yrs) $139	group and private lessons café tubing area snow caving ski biking skidoo rides shuttle service equipment hire on field accommodation Terrain Park half pipe Hits and Jumps rails groomed slopes.
South Island – Craigieburn Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 0% Intermediate 55% Advanced 45% Highest Point: 1811 m Vertical Point: 500 m Skiable Area: 400 ha	3 rope tows	Day Pass Adult $65 Student $45, Child $35, family $120, under 13yrs/senior Free Half Day No half day rates	steep narrow chutes wide open powder bowls two on field accommodation occasional night skiing one full time instructor to provide lessons
South Island – HeliPark Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 0% Intermediate 45% Advanced 45% Highest Point: 2249 m Vertical Point: 900 m Skiable Area: 350 ha	no lifts, only 1 helicopter	HeliPark access pass for $225 (Includes getting you onto the mountain and your first run and lunch. Every run after that is $85)	heli-skiing on field accommodation steep faces chutes rocks to drop off cornices wide open powder bowls gullies
South Island – Mt Cheeseman Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 15% Intermediate 50% Advanced 35% Highest Point: 1840 m Vertical Point: 293 m Skiable Area: 447 ha	2 T Bars and 1 learners rope tow	Day Pass Adult $70, Student $53, Child (under18yrs + 65-74) $35, Under 10yrs/Senior Free, Family of 5 $220 Seasonal Pass (with membership) Adult $325, Student $260, Child (under18yrs + 65-74) $195, Under 10yrs/Senior Free, Family of 5 $760	small terrain park with a quarter pipe and hits slope grooming natural half pipe unpatrolled Tarn Basin ski and board hire ski and snowboard group and private lessons on field accommodation food & drink night skiing
South Island – Mt Hutt Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 25% Intermediate 50% Advanced 25% Highest Point: 2075 m Vertical Point: 672 m Skiable Area: 365 ha	1 six-seater chairlift, 1 quad chairlift, 1 triple chairlift and 1 snow carpet.	Day Pass Adult $87, Student $65, Child (7-17yrs )/ Senior (65-74yrs) $48, Family (1 adult, 1 child) $115 Season Pass (13 March – 5 June) Adult $879, Student $729, Child/Senior $629	snowmaking ski and snowboard lessons equipment hire locker and storage crèche small retail outlet toilet & changing rooms cafeteria half pipe natural terrain park for snowboaders. kids centre shuttle service
South Island – Mount Olympus Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 10% Intermediate 55% Advanced 35% Highest Point: 1850 m Vertical Point: 450 m Skiable Area: 60 ha	4 rope tows	Day Pass Adult $60, Student $40, Child $30, Under 10 Free, Family $150 Season Pass Adult $540, Child (under 18) $360, Under 10 Free	chutes, natural hits, open faces & more powder snow huge natural terrain park nutcrackers night skiing under lights ski patrol ski and snowboard lessons on field accommodation canteen – meals provided at Top Hut Lodge heli-skiing – by arrangement
South Island – Porters Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 15% Intermediate 35% Advanced 50% Highest Point: 1980 m Vertical Point: 620 m Skiable Area: 250 ha	3 T-bars, 1 platter, 1 learners ski mat	Day Pass Adults $75, Student $55, Child/Senior $40, Under 7 Free Season Pass Adults $449, Student $249, Child $199, Under 7 $30	brand new terrain park 2 groomers snowmaking heli-skiing: ski and board hire ski and board lessons on field accommodation café
South Island – Temple Basin Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 25% Intermediate 50% Advanced 25% Highest Point: 1750m Vertical Point: 427 m Skiable Area: 320 ha	3 nutcracker rope tows and 1 beginner fixed grip tow	Day Pass Adult $60, Students $40, Under 18 $35, Under 13 $20 Season Passes (early rates available before 01 June) Early adult $300 Late adult $400 Early under 18 & student $250	on-field accommodation night skiing ski and board Hire ski and snowboard lessons basins chutes natural half pipes bar canteen
South Island – Mt Dobson Mackenzie Ski Area	Beginner 20% Intermediate 50% Advanced 30% Highest Point: 2110 m Vertical Point: 420 m Skiable Area: 350 ha	1 chairlift, 1 t-bar, 1 platter, 1 learner rope tow	Day Pass Adult $65, Student $50, Child $38, Under 12 $25, Under 5 Free Season Pass Adult $460, Student $370, Child $320, Under 12 $240	plenty jumps and rails triple chair with little queues natural half-pipe 2 Groomers snow making ski and board Hire lessons canteen toilets and shelter
South Island – Ohau Mackenzie Ski Area	Beginner 20% Intermediate 50% Advanced 30% Highest Point: 1825 m Vertical Point: 400 m Skiable Area: 125 ha	1 double chairlift, 1 platter, 1 snow mat	Day Pass Adult $68, Student $48, Child $26, Over 65 receive 50% discount, Under 5 Free Half Day Adult $3, Student $30, Child $17, Under 5 Free	awesome off-piste 2 groomers shuttle services equipment hire ski and board lessons on field accommodation
South Island – Roundhill Mackenzie Ski Area	Beginner 30% Intermediate 60% Advanced 10% Highest Point: 1600 m Vertical Point: 252 m Skiable Area: 60 ha	1 T-bar and 1 beginners platter lift and kids lift	Day Pass Adult $65, Student $45, Child (under 12) $32, under 5 Free, Senior half price Season Pass Adult $500, Student $400, Child (under 12) $300, Family 15% of retail	Ski and board lessons terrain park boxes for snowboarders to enjoy rails jumps for skiers and boarders 2 groomers snow making ski and board hire licensed café tobogganing
South Island – Coronet Peak Queenstown Ski Area	Beginner 20% Intermediate 45% Advanced 35% Highest Point: 1628 m Vertical Point: 462 m Skiable Area: 280 ha	6 seater express chairlift, 1 express quad chair, 1 double chair, 1 T-bar, 1 beginner handle tow, 2 carpets	Day Pass Adult $93, Student $70, Child (7-17yrs )/ Senior (65-74yrs) $51 Multi-day pass (3 days) Adult $255, Student $192, Child/Senior $141	snowboard half pipes terrain park hidden gullies snow-making equipment hire ski and board lessons shuttle service grooming night skiing several cafes a huge heated deck retail repair areas licensed crèche.
South Island – The Remarkables Queenstown Ski Area	Beginner 20% Intermediate 35% Advanced 45% Highest Point: 1943 m Vertical Point: 357 m Skiable Area: 220 ha	3 quad chairs, 1 platter, 1 carpet, 1 snow tube rope tow.	Day Pass Adult $87, Student $65, Child (7-17yrs )/ Senior (65-74yrs) $48 Multi-day pass (3 days) Adult $255, Student $192, Child/Senior $141	superpipe terrain park snowmaking beginners’ areas tube park equipment hire ski and board lessons shuttle service – frequent services from Queenstown and the base of the mountain road. cafeteria retail shop
South Island – Cardrona Wanaka Ski Area	Beginner 25% Intermediate 55% Advanced 20% Highest Point: 1894 m Vertical Point: 390 m Skiable Area: 320 ha	1 detachable quad chairlift, 2 quad express chairlifts, 3 carpets, 1 platter lift	Day Pass Adult $85, Student $69, Child (6-17yrs) $42, Seniors $45, under 6 Free Season Passes Adult $1299, Student $1180, Child (6-17yrs) $290, Seniors $395, 75+/under 6 $5	wide open groomed trails terrain parks half-pipes chutes 4 groomers snow making ski and board lessons equipment hire 2 restaurants ticketing lockers washrooms medical centre childcare facilities
South Island – Snow Park NZ Wanaka Ski Area	Beginner 30% Intermediate 40% Advanced 30% Highest Point: 1550 m Vertical Point: 110 m Skiable Area: 50 ha	1 fixed-grip quad chairlift	Day Pass Adult $75, Student $57, Child (under 18) $40 Season Passes Adult $1199, Student $949, Child (under 18) $799	Rollers hits and jumps box run with intermediate and beginner rails 8 plastic topped boxes quarter-pipe Super and beginner pipes, boxes and rails for boarders groomers snow making ski and snowboard lessons on field accommodation shuttle service night skiing café souvenir shop restaurant and bar
South Island – Treblecone Wanaka Ski Area	Beginner 10% Intermediate 45% Advanced 45% Highest Point: 1960 m Vertical Point: 700 m Skiable Area: 550 ha	1 6-seater express chair, 1 quad chair, 1 platter, 1 magic carpet	Day Pass Adult $99, Student $69, Child $50, Family $255 Season Passes Adult $1750, Student $600, Child $500, Senior $500	uncrowded slopes superb alpine cuisine snow making equipment hire ski and board lessons beginners area slope grooming
South Island – Snow Farm Wanaka Ski Area	Beginner 50% Intermediate 40% Advanced 10% Highest Point: 1650 metres Vertical Point: 200 metres Skiable Area: 55 hectares	No Lifts	Day Pass Adult $35, Student $30, Child $20	2 groomers snowmaking Equipment hire lessons on field accommodation café restaurant and bar boutique

Snow Farm Ski Area

nzbackpacker — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:33:13 +0000

Ski Resort

Snow Farm is a 37km drive from Wanaka offering first-class cross-country skiing.
With 55 km of groomed trails, Snow Farm has some of the top cross-country skiing principles in the Southern Hemisphere. There are trails and ski packages to suit all abilities and ages. Some of the facilities offered here include tubing, sledding and snowshoeing.

Snow Farm has superb views and on field accommodation is provided in a very large lodge building offering En suite and eight shared facility rooms, gym, TV room, library, bar & restaurant.

Terrain

Beginner 50%
Intermediate 40%
Advanced 10%

Highest Point: 1650 metres
Vertical Point: 200 metres
Skiable Area: 55 hectares

Number of Lifts

There are no lifts

Prices

Day Pass
Adult $35, Student $30, Child $20
Multi-Day
Snow Farm offers great multi day passes (with or without hire) – see website for more details.

Hire Equipment

Skis, boots, poles, outerwear, toboggans and snow tubes available for rental.

Packages

Introduction to Cross Country Skiing (includes pass, hire and lessons)
Adult $80, Child $40

Facilities

2 groomers
snowmaking
equipment hire
lessons
on field accommodation
café
restaurant and bar
boutique

Snow Farm Ski Area

Address: Cardrona RD 1, Wanaka
Phone: 03 443 7542
Email: admin@snowfarmnz.com
Website: www.snowfarmnz.com

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Treble Cone Ski Area

nzbackpacker — Wed, 13 May 2009 03:10:51 +0000

Ski Resort

Treble Cone is the biggest ski area in the South Island of New Zealand and is the winner of the Peoples Choice New Zealand Ski Area Service Award 2006. It has the highest vertical drop in South Island at 700 metres and stunning views across over Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring.

Treble Cone continues to keep improving its facilities for instance, in 2008 there were major developments to improve trails in the Saddle Basin as well as new snow guns and snow fencing. In addition there is a new program for beginners boarders called Burton Learn to Ride.

A 6 seater express chairlift is the main lift riding people from the base area to ski the big cruises of the main bowl.

Skiers and boarders can enjoy plenty of exciting groomed terrain, including four popular runs: Easy Rider, Skite, Main Street and Rafills Run. The beginners area is a wide, gentle slope serviced by the Nice ‘n Easy platter lift and a magic carpet. There are also plenty of trails to challenge the more expert skiers and boarders.

For kids there is a junior ski school with a good program. In addition there is childcare facilities offering a supervised indoor facility for kids three years and over.

There is daily return shuttl services from Wanaka and Queenstown.

Terrain

Beginner 10%
Intermediate 45%
Advanced 45%

Highest Point: 1960 metres
Vertical Point: 700 metres
Skiable Area: 550 hectares

Number of Lifts

1 6-seater express chair, 1 quad chair, 1 platter, 1 magic carpet

Prices

Day Pass
Adult $99, Student $69, Child $50, Family $255
Half Day
Adult $75, Student $55, Child $40, Family $185

3 day pass
Adult $255, Student $165, Child $135

Season Passes
Adult $1750, Student $600, Child $500, Senior $500
Note: passes purchased pre season are more cheaper.

Hire Equipment

Skis boots and poles set, snowboard are available for hire,

Packages

Beginner ski or Snowboard package (includes lift, rental and 2 hour lesson)
Adult $99

Features

uncrowded slopes
superb alpine cuisine
snow making
equipment hire
ski and board lessons available
beginners area
slope grooming
shuttle services

Address: PO Box 206, Wanaka
Phone: +64 3 443 7443
Email: info@treblecone.com
Website: www.treblecone.com

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Snow Park NZ

nzbackpacker — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:51:52 +0000

Ski Resort

Snow Park is situated in the beautiful Southern Alps of New Zealand. It is a freestyle paradise for snowboarders and skiers opened in 2002. The Park features include two superpipes, a quarterpipe, more than 40 rails, hits and jumps and more, Snow Park has something for everybody.

There is a designated area for beginner’s skiers called ‘Half Pint Park’ designed to help riders development into the freestyle world of snowboarding and skiing.

Night Skiing is a new feature opened in 2008 which is open only on Tuesday and Friday during July and August from 5pm – 9pm.

On field accommodation is provide comprising of bunkroom and luxury apartment accommodation.

Terrain

Beginner 30%
Intermediate 40%
Advanced 30%

Highest Point: 1550 metres
Vertical Point: 110 metres
Skiable Area: 50 hectares

Number of Lifts

1 fixed-grip quad chairlift

Prices

Day Pass
Adult $75, Student $57, Child (under 18) $40
Half Day
Adult $67, Student $51, Child (under 18) $36
Season Passes
Adult $1199, Student $949, Child (under 18) $799
Note: passes are cheaper if you purchase pre season.

Hire Equipment

Not available

Packages

Beginner’s board
Adult $50, Student $50, Child $50

Features

Rollers
hits and jumps
box run with intermediate and beginner rails
8 plastic topped boxes
quarter-pipe
Super and beginner pipes, boxes and rails for boarders
groomers
snow making
ski and snowboard lessons
on field accommodation – luxury apartments and backpacker
shuttle service
night skiing
café
souvenir shop
restaurant and bar

Address: PO Box 492, Wanaka
Phone: 03 443 9991
Email: info@snowparknz.com
Website: www.snowparknz.com

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