9th July 2011
Queenstown revels in new snow
Skiers and snowboarders in Queenstown, New Zealand, are rejoicing as the blow falls and falls and falls in the mountains surrounding the South Island resort town.
The snow started yesterday (Wednesday 6 July) bringing freezing temperatures and c to low levels.
Forecasts predict a storm pattern that is expected to extend into next week, dumping snow on the picturesque Southern Alps ski areas.
Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona ski areas all report snowy conditions today as percentage of the icy blast hit the country. Coronet Peak and The Remarkables both opened for the season within the final week and Cardrona is on schedule to open tomorrow (Friday 8 July).
Destination Queenstown CEO Tony Everitt said the natural snow and call of more to fall had led to an awesome vibe around the town.
The mountains and low lands are turning white and this fall heralds promising snow cover for the New Zealand school holidays which begin at the end of next week (16 July). Loads of people are already here enjoying the slopes and with more white gold falling were delighted our temper is now cranking up.
Coronet Peak ski area manager Hamish McCrostie said Coronet Peak and The Remarkables had each received 10cm of c by this morn and count as snowfalls continued throughout the day.
The figure is looking very promising with good snowfalls expected from now until Tuesday and the freezing level dropping, he said.
Mr McCrostie said both ski areas were still snowmaking as often as temperatures allowed on all main trails. The new snow meant Coronet Peak would give its six seater Greengates chair on Saturday. More trails would open progressively at all mountains in the region.
Cardrona Marketing Manager Nadia Ellis said mountain staff were excited about welcoming customers to the 1st day of the 2011 Cardrona season tomorrow.
We had 10cm of snow overnight and consistent snowfalls today has resulted in at least a further 8cm over the mountain. And theres more forecast, she said.
Mr Everitt said Queenstown is a really attractive short haul winter holiday destination for Australians this year.
A high Australian dollar combined with regular, direct and inexpensive trans-Tasman access makes for a wonderful break in Queenstown where theres only so often to do on and off the slopes and a range of adjustment to accommodate all tastes and budgets.
Visitors from Australia can take vantage of 30 trans-Tasman flights from Air New Zealand, Qantas, Pacific Blue and Jetstar flying straight into the resort each week and domestic connections from Air New zealand and Jetstar.
To design your travel to Queenstown, visit www.queenstown-nz.co.nz.
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