Events
Check out some of the events which will be coming up for the ski and snowboard season!
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| Queenstown Events | |
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American Express Queenstown Winter Fest - Queenstown Join us for the Southern Hemisphere's ultimate winter party from June 25-July 4 the town will be a-buzz celebrating the arrival of winter in true Queenstown style-so come on down and enjoy the party! Click here for more. |
25 June - 4 July 2010 |
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Peak to Peak - Queenstown Individuals and teams of two to five people race by ski/snowboard, mountain bike, kayak, foot and road bike from the top of the Remarkables Ski Area to Coronet Peak. Click here for tickets. |
24 July 2010 |
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Parklife Mini Shred at The Remarkables - Queenstown The crew at Parklife we have developed their own slopestyle series for all you young jibbers. It’s the Parklife Mini Shred and is for those aged 16 years and under. Based in the Mini Terrain Park at The Remarks, there are great prizes up for grabs and with free entry you won't have to hassle mum for the cash to enter. Helmets are compulsory, $20 refundable bib deposit. Click here for more information. |
17 July & 19 September |
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Slopestyle Series at The Remarkables - Queenstown Attracting top skiers and riders from around New Zealand and abroad, this four-part slopestyle series held in the world-class terrain park at The Remarks is not to be missed. Click here for more details. |
24 July, 14 August, 4 & 18 September |
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Export 33 Parklife Invitational in Earnslaw Park, Queenstown 30 skiers and riders will rock Earnslaw Park (downtown Queenstown) where audiences can expect to see some outrageous moves on display on the purpose built stair feature. In its 8th year, this popular event staged by The Remarkables is a night not to be missed. Click here for more details. |
6 August |
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SRNZ National Ski Champs at Coronet Peak - Queenstown New Zealand's national ski racing champs take place at Coronet Peak, the home of alpine ski racing. Click here for more detail. |
20 - 21 August |
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The Remarkables 25th Birthday Celebrate The Remarks' 25th birthday! |
31 August |
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Gay Ski Week - Queenstown The Southern Hemisphere's biggest gay and lesbian alpine party is set to rock!!!!!! Click here for more detail. |
4 September - 12 September 2010 |
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Export 33 Spring Carnival at The Remarkables - Queenstown A weekend of family fun, events, competitions, races, prizes and more. Celebrate the beginning of spring at The Remarkables and bring the whole family. Click here for more details. |
2 - 4 October |
| Wanaka Events | |
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New Zealand Mountain Film Festival -Wanaka Now in its fifth year, the festival features an impressive lineup of international and New Zealand speakers. Click here for more details. |
2-6 July 2010 |
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Burton New Zealand Open - Wanaka The Burton New Zealand Open returns to the slopes of Cardrona between Queenstown and Lake Wanaka bringing with it five days of world-class snowboarding action featuring some of the sport’s most high profile athletes. Click here for more details. |
August |
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ASAP Ski Achievement Programme – Treble Cone – Wanaka Designed for both men and women skiing from intermediate right through to advanced. Treble Cone’s qualified professional coaches will heip you get to that elusive next level in your skiing, bit it moguls, powder, off-piste, or modern ski racing techniques. Click here for more details. |
Week long courses, each of the weeks starting 19th July, 2nd August, 9th August, 23rd August, 30 August, 13th September. |
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Merino Muster - Wanaka Cross country ski race. The race is usually held in August, but is always timed to complement the Kangaroo Hoppet, one of the World Loppet races. Competitors have an opportunity to complete two International citizen races and include New Zealand on their air ticket at little extra cost. Click here for more details. |
August |
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2010 FIS World Championship Snowboard & Freestyle - Wanaka |
19 - 31 August |
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Ladies Ski Weeks – Treble Cone – Wanaka |
Two only starting 26th July and 6th September 2010 |
| Methven & Canterbury Events | |
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Parklife Mini Shred at Mt Hutt The crew at Parklife we have developed their own slopestyle series for all you young jibbers. Its the Parklife Mini Shred and is for those aged 16 years and under. Based in the Mini Terrain Park at Mt Hutt, there are great prizes up for grabs and with free entry you won't have to hassle mum for the cash to enter. Helmets are compulsory, $20 refundable bib deposit. Click here for more details. |
24 July & 21 August |
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Methven Big Air See the heart of Methven come alive in an incredible display by top skiers and riders from around New Zealand. Watch the best get some huge air and perform breath-taking stunts, it's an evening of live bands, fireworks and good times. Click here for more details. |
25 September 2010 |
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Methven Mt Hutt Spring Festival Methven and Mt Hutt combine to bring you a huge Spring Festival. With daily events both on the mountain and down in Methven, there is something for everyone. Click here for more details. |
27 September - 2 October |
| Mackenzie Events | |
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80’s Day at Roundhill |
Saturday 7th August |
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Chill Gromfest @ Roundhill A fun event for the young'uns in the Central Park terrain. |
Saturday 11th September |
- Queenstown
Queenstown: Pure Inspiration
- Wanaka
- Tekapo
ON and OFF THE SNOW entertainment for all. Mackenzie Winter Fun!
- Methven
Methven: Canterbury's ski hub, located at the foot of Mt Hutt
- Christchurch
Christchurch: Easy access to apres activities and Canterbury's 18 ski areas
- Hover over a region for more information.
- Christchurch
Christchurch: Easy access to apres activities and Canterbury's 18 ski areas
- Mt Hutt
Mt Hutt: Renowned for its great vareity of terrain and laid-back hospitality
- Round Hill
Round Hill.
- Mt Dobson
Mt Dobson.
- Ohau
Ohau.
- Treble Cone
Treble Cone: Long runs, stunning scenery, varied terrain and great Nor'West powder
- Cardrona
Cardrona: A favourite resort for beginner & intermediate skiers and families
- Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak: New Zealand's premier ski area with world-class facilities
- The Remarkables
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Where it's all about families, fun & the world-class terrain parks
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- Wanaka
- Queenstown
Queenstown: Pure Inspiration
Snow reports and webcam will be live when the season opens in early June.