Where to hit the slopes?

No winter trip to Queenstown in winter is complete without a visit to the mountains. During the winter months, domestic and international snow-lovers flock to Queenstown looking to hit the slopes at one of the Southern-Hemisphere’s most renowned ski and snow sports destination.

Whether you’re a sports enthusiasts or first timer, Queenstown offers not just one but four ski fields,with varied slopes and terrain, providing a little something for everyone’s skiing or snowboarding abilities. Cardrona is notably one of New Zealand’s most popular ski resorts and is a great choice for both beginners and intermediates.  While Cardrona ski field is located a little further away (appropriately a 60 minute drive from the hotel over the spectacular Crown Range), this ski field provides some of the most reliable ski condition in the country. Due to the mountains high elevation and sheltered south-facing location, you can have confidence that the snow conditions will be swell.Located a 40 minute drive from the hotel, The Remarkables is a popular Queenstown ski field for beginners, youth and families. Offering gentle slopes for first timers and beginners, dedicated freestyle areas, lessons and a recently built high speed chairlift, The Remarkables certainly lives up to it’s name as an amazing ski destination providing fantastic facilities and a friendly atmosphere.If you’re looking to maximize your time on the slopes, Coronet Peak offers Night Skiing – check for uptodate times and dates Being only a 25 minute drive from Crowne Plaza Queenstown, Coronet Peak is a great option if you don’t want to travel too far.