{"id":3873,"date":"2024-06-23T17:03:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-23T09:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meowtainpeople.com\/?p=3873"},"modified":"2024-06-23T17:21:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-23T09:21:45","slug":"ski-in-queenstown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meowtainpeople.com\/zh\/ski-in-queenstown\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Snowboarding \/ Skiing In Queenstown (Tips & Tricks)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Being an extreme sports country, skiing or snowboarding in New Zealand is simply another thing to do for the locals and visitors alike. While New Zealand weather conditions are not known to make the perfect \u2018powdery\u2019 snow (it\u2019s more common to get \u2018icy\u2019 snow here), it\u2019s still one of the best places to ski in the Southern hemisphere. Professional skiers and snowboarders also fly all the way to New Zealand for its unique environment and to compete for the world championships.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Remarkables & Coronet Peak Ski Fields<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are numerous unique ski fields (like the rustic club fields with classic nutcracker rope tows) around the country, but most skiers could just make the most of their experience from the two accessible world-class ski fields in Queenstown. <\/span>The Remarkables Ski Area<\/span><\/a> \u548c <\/span>Coronet Peak Ski Area<\/span><\/a> are well-facilitated ski fields just a short drive or bus ride from the town center.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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By Driving (2WD & 4WD): <\/span><\/span><\/p>

It is possible to drive your car all the way up to the ski fields, but only on certain weather and road conditions. You can check the daily weather and <\/span>road condition reports from The Remarkables<\/span><\/a> \u548c <\/span>Coronet Peak road status<\/span><\/a> websites. There are also electronic billboards at the base before the road up the mountains. It will state whether snow chains are needed up there (you need to bring snow chains with you in your car even if it\u2019s not needed), or if it\u2019s drivable only with a 4WD vehicle. Sometimes, you could drive to a lower car park (the crew will tell you what to do), and a free shuttle bus will take you up to the ski field.<\/span><\/p>

By Shuttle Bus:<\/span><\/span><\/p>

You take the ski fields shuttle bus (must book in advance from the website) which will take you from town center (or from the base parking before the road up the mountain) directly to the ski field building entrance.<\/span><\/p>

By Hitchhiking \/ Sharing A Ride From The Base:<\/span><\/span><\/p>

It is a good thing that the ski fields encourage carpooling and have set up a simple \u2018pickup spot\u2019 at the <\/span>base parking of The Remarkables<\/span><\/a> \u548c <\/span>Coronet Peak Road<\/span><\/a>. Simply stand and wait at the \u2018pickup spot\u2019 sign, do the hitchhiking hand sign as cars pass by, and someone will stop and pick you up. I have tried this method a few times and it usually takes less than a couple minutes before someone stops and asks to hop on. It\u2019s the same thing when coming back down from the ski fields, just wait around the exit of the car park at the top. There is also a New Zealand Winter Sports Car Pooling Social Network called <\/span>Snow Riders<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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But First\u2026 Rent Your Ski\/Snowboard Equipment From Ski Hire NZ<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Yes, you can rent all your equipment on the mountain from the ski field center, but I prefer renting them from <\/span>Ski Hire NZ<\/span><\/a>. I find their rental equipment always of the best quality and well-cleaned. They have a wide range of standard and premium skis and snowboards to fit your riding styles and experience levels, and it\u2019s cheaper than hiring from the ski fields.<\/span><\/p>

The best thing that kept me coming back was their friendly staff members and wholesome customer services. The staff are always happy to see me back <\/span>at the store<\/span><\/a>, asking about my snowboarding session and providing feedback on my next run. As I leveled up my snowboarding experience, they actively proposed and introduced more advanced types of snowboards as my confidence grew. As I visited the store more, they sometimes gave me a premium snowboard even though I booked a standard one. (the premium snowboard took me some time to get used to, it\u2019s more sensitive hence easier to \u2018catch-an-edge\u2019 and fall, but once my skills reached a level, I could really feel the \u2018premium\u2019 factor and the precision it provides)<\/span><\/p>

Another benefit from renting your equipment there is that you can pick up the items a day before your run. With that, you save on the waiting time lining up at the ski field, trying on the boots to find the right fit, and waiting for the ski field staff to assemble your bindings.<\/span><\/p>

By booking online, you can get a 10% discount by using the coupon code \u2018ONLINE10\u2019 when checking out. It also gets cheaper the more consecutive days you are renting.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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How To Save Money Skiing \/ Snowboarding In New Zealand<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We all know skiing and snowboarding is not a cheap sport anywhere in the world. However, don\u2019t let the cost factor be a blockage to this awesome sport! There are many ways you could save money and spend only the minimal to ski at The Remarkables or Coronet Peak:<\/span><\/p>