1. Coronet Peak is home to Night Ski Coronet Peak’s Night Ski is a must for every skier’s bucket list. Enjoy a front-row seat to Whakatipu Basin’s incredible sunsets before night falls. As the lights come on, shred down wide-open trails until your legs can’t take another lap. Night Ski runs from…
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Skiers and snowboarders are spoiled for choice in Queenstown. There are four ski areas – the closest just 20 minutes’ drive from the bustling town centre – offering world-class terrain and facilities. Beginners can enjoy a friendly atmosphere and lessons to quickly conquer the mountain. Advanced…
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Pinewood Lodge Where: 48 Hamilton Road, Queenstown More info: Pinewood Lodge website Good value central accommodation for school groups, educational groups and sports groups. Another group favourite, popular with schools and colleges. Pinewood also excels at feeding groups, with buffet breakfasts…
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Tourism field trip itinerary Queenstown is one of the best places to learn direct from leading tourism operators. One of the world’s top four-season resorts, with more adventure activities than any other destination on the planet, Queenstown is an even more interesting learning destination. Bring…
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1. iFLY Indoor Skydiving Where: iFLY Indoor Skydiving, 27 Brecon Street, Queenstown Good for these subjects: Tourism, business studies, science, technology, engineering, maths Timing: Allow 1.5-2.5 hours for talk and flight. Larger groups may need longer. The iFLY team love sharing their tourism…
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Four field trip pros explain why they bring their students to Whakatipu and share their tips for planning an educational field trip to Queenstown. Tips for tourism colleges visiting Queenstown Kin Cheung from the Crown Institute of Studies in Auckland explains they choose Queenstown because they…
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Whether you’re a local heading to the Southern Alps for a weekend of shredding, you’re down from the North Island for a slice of the action, or you’re over from Aussie to catch some snow, a road trip to Queenstown can’t be beaten. So, throw your skis in the back, your snacks in the front, and a…
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