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Wanaka is situated on the South Island of New Zealand in the Otago region and is part of the Queenstown Lakes District. The town was originally settled during the gold rush in the 19th century. However, with the gold rush well and truly over, the new gold rush of outdoor adventure sports is in full swing. Primarily a resort town that has a strong tourism industry in both winter and summer seasons.
Winter brings Wanaka alive with snow enthusiasts from around the world converging on the small town. With a wide range of resorts and mountains within an hour's drive of Wanaka, such as Treble Cone, Cardrona Alpine Resort, Snow Park.
Treble Cone
If free riding is your poison of choice, Treble Cone is the resort that will make your blood pump! Known as New Zealand's leading big mountain ski resort, you will be amazed by its eye-catching scenery over Lake Wanaka. On a powder day Treble Cone is the place to be, don't be surprised by the professional skiers and snowboarders that will be lurking in the two legendary basins. With Treble Cone's location in the Alps and high altitude, you will find that the reliability of natural snowfall and epic conditions all season will put a smile on your face every day.
Snow Park
Is the place to be if you are a freestyle pimp or looking at learning all the skills you need to tackle the parks with the big kids! The world's best pro skiers and snowboarders make their way to Snow Park every year to work on their skills; it is a great opportunity to watch top athletes like Shaun White, Travis Rice and others push the limits. A laid back Kiwi vibe surrounds the resort, making it an infectious place to hang out even when you're not riding. The features include a pristine world-class superpipe that is suited and ride able by all ability levels, quarter pipe, various sized jumps, rails, boxes and other random features. All features vary in size and ability and there is also designated learner's area to work on your skills and to build your confidence up before moving to some larger features.
Cardrona Alpine Ski Resort
The resort of choice for everyone, from your first time ski holiday with your friends and family to pipe riding freaks, this is the one stop resort for you. The facilities at Cardrona Alpine Resort are excellent, equipment hire and lessons are available for those that are first timers, or those that just need a refresher. The terrain is made up of 25% beginner runs, 50% intermediate and 25% advanced, there is access to a selection of out-of-bounds terrain for when you need to escape the crowds and enjoy the powder.
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