Continent |
Oceania |
Country |
New Zealand |
Next Big City |
Queenstown |
Next Town |
Wanaka |
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Type: |
Big mountains, Skiing area
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Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Rescue, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Details
Snow Season |
June, July, August, September
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Hazards
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Road, Fence
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Area size |
Big
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Great for flying.
Weather
Spring:
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No information |
Summer:
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No information |
Fall:
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No information |
Winter:
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No Information |
Wind
Best Months: |
July, August
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Wind Type: |
Thermal
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Best Direction: |
SW
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Main Direction: |
No information
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Thermal winds coming from Queenstown in the afternoon are best.
How to get there
Transport
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Car, Bus
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Access
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No walk
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Launch or ride off the car park. 4wd recommended for the Cardrona Mountain road.
Extra information
Nightlife
Queenstown and Wanaka are great winter party locations. There's an old bar at the bottom of the valley for a quick one before heading back to town as well.