• Introduction
• 1. Bad Gastein
• 2. Dubai
• 3. Mont Tremblant
• 4. Park City
• 5. St. Moritz
• 6. Sierra Nevada
• 7. Stowe
• 8. Sun Valley
• 9. Taos
• 10. Queenstown

Queenstown

Surrounded by New Zealand’s Southern Alps on the edge of scenic Lake Wakatipu, nature has indeed blessed Queenstown with a prime setting for winter pursuits. While skiers and snowboarders flock to Coronet Peak for its diverse terrain, unbeatable views, and award-winning ski school, alternative ways to enjoy the snow (from tubing to superpipes) can be found at the family-friendly Remarkables Park. Adrenaline rushes also abound away from the snow, as you might expect of the town known for inventing the bungy jump; other daredevil options like jet boating and tandem skydiving can also be tried here all year long. The faint of heart needn’t fret, though, as a slew of quieter activities also abound, like wine-tasting, flightseeing over the nearby fjords, or attending the 10-day Lindauer Winter Festival, a Queenstown staple since 1975 that showcases over 60 events, from jazz nights to firework displays.

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