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Cardies - More than Just Your Nana's Knitting

Cardrona Ski Field is a big favourite among locals and international visitors alike.  Known locally as Cardies, it is situated just 35 minutes outside Wanaka and only 60 mins from Queenstown over the Crown Range.

In common with all New Zealand ski areas, you need to drive to the base of the ski field (1260m) via an unsealed road.  It is not however, a 'hang on and hope you don’t die' type of road. It is well maintained, and as long as you don’t drive like a lunatic you can enjoy some spectacular scenery on the way up. Chains should always be carried and after a good snowfall they will...

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Posted By: Simon Slater, @ Tue, 13th Apr 2010  View comments (0)  Add a comment

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New Zealand - Like Europe only Smaller

With the Southern Alps running smack bang down the middle of the South Island, and a huge snow covered volcano in the North Island, New Zealand has no shortage of ski areas to play on. But what is skiing or snowboarding in New Zealand like? Below is our not so in depth guide to ski resorts in New Zealand.

First of all let me just say that if you come to New Zealand expecting lifts with heated seats and 5 star restaurants on the snow you will be waiting here for a while! New Zealand ski areas provide no frills skiing at its best. There are no furry one piece ski suits here (unless you count...

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Posted By: Angela Schrider, @ Fri, 9th Apr 2010  View comments (0)  Add a comment

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Shopping - Not just for girls

Sometimes you look at people on the hill and think man I really wanna be able to do that. We all watch in awe as guys and girls rip down the hill, kick it on kickers (?) and erm... rail the rails! Unless you have devoted your life to spending half your time in a cast, are on first name terms with the doc's in the ER, and travel the world following the snow eating nothing but noodles, then chances are you're a mere mortal like the rest of us.

However, fear not - we have a plan!  We have compiled a list of some of the best Kiwi snow gear to be found anywhere in the world, to help you at leas...

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Posted By: Angela Schrider, @ Fri, 2nd Apr 2010  View comments (1)  Add a comment

  • Destinations

    Destinations

    NZ Snow Tours has four perfect locations in the Southern Alps, all of them ideally situated to give you easy access to the best ski areas in New Zealand!

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