| cl | | | | be in full swing and thousands of new skiers are |
| Did you know that itâs easier to ski in New | | | | expected to hit the slopes this year as a result. Blanket |
| Zealand than it is to ski in Australia. Direct flights from | | | | TV coverage is expected and old and new skiers |
| Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to either | | | | alike will be inspired to have a go themselves and |
| Queenstown or Christchurch put you right in the thick | | | | want to hit the slopes when the season opens in June. |
| of the action without all the problems that getting to | | | | Queenstown Accommodation providers are already |
| the Australian ski fields entails. There are many other | | | | receiving above average bookings for the 2010 |
| advantages. The accommodation is cheaper, the ski | | | | season so booking early seems to be the way to go. |
| passes are cheaper, the scenery is downright | | | | Many Australians choose to fly direct to Christchurch |
| spectacular and there is a fantastic choice of mountain | | | | and stay in Christchurch accommodation before taking |
| resorts with more reliable snow cover. The Australian | | | | the spectacular drive down to Queenstown. Skiing out |
| dollar also buys about 25% more in New Zealand so | | | | of Christchurch is also second to none with the Mt Hutt |
| you win everywhere. | | | | ski field only one hours drive away and several other |
| The 2010 New Zealand ski season is just around the | | | | smaller fields like Porter Heights have great day skiing |
| corner and everyone is predicting a bumper season. | | | | along the road to Arthurs Pass. |
| During February the Vancouver Winter Olympics will | | | | |