Queenstown news from June 2010

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  Winter Festival: A week of non-stop celebrations

  Posted on 30 June 2010 |

  Queenstown Winter Festival Mardis Gras Queenstown’s biggest and best free street party turned on the magic last night (Tues June 29) as thousands turned out to celebrate the Air New Zealand holidays Mardi Gras and were treated to a line-up of stellar entertainers. It was yet another success for the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest winter party --...

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  Thriller in the Chiller a hit!

  Posted on 28 June 2010 |

  Sugar Ray at Thriller in the Chiller As expected, Mountain Scene’s Thriller in the Chiller[[sitetree_link id=385]] on Sunday evening (27 June) was a knockout. The sold-out event with a 1,400-strong crowd got right behind the charity boxing event. Sugar Ray Leonard, one of the world’s best boxers of all time, making a special appearance. Winners of the...

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  Snow blankets Queenstown

  Posted on 23 June 2010 |

  Snow blankets Queenstown Visitors and locals in Queenstown were delighted to wake up to the resort blanketed in a fresh layer of snow this morning - the result of a Southerly blast whipping its way up the South Island. Hardy skiers and snowboarders were quickly fitting chains to get to the slopes as the weather...

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  Locals Day at The Remarkables

  Posted on 17 June 2010 |

  The Remarkables skifield[[sitetree_link id=58]] opens this Saturday with ALL chairlifts operating! On Sunday 20 June The Remarks are holding a locals day to thank their highly-valued local skiers and riders. Bring proof of your Queenstown Lakes District address and choose from the following great offers! No season pass? Receive a mypass loaded with an afternoon lift...

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  Remarkables Park Launch New Website

  Posted on 15 June 2010 |

  Remarkables Park Queenstown’s major developer has launched a new website to cater for increasing levels of interest in its hugely successful Remarkables Park development. Porter Group’s subsidiary Remarkables Park Limited is developing the extensive 150 ha Remarkables Park Zone. The land is at the geographical centre of the expanding Queenstown urban and resort area, and is...

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  Treble Cone Opening

  Posted on 14 June 2010 |

  Snow at Treble Cone base building The snow continues to fall at Treble Cone. Queens Birthday weekend delivered another 35cm of snow across the mountain and was followed by pretty consistent cold temps allowing for some good snow making. And then two days ago (Saturday) – Powder day 12cm in car park still snowing lightly,...

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  Lease your skis, save money

  Posted on 14 June 2010 |

  Eric Wilhite pictured with some of the skis and snowboards up for grabs Queenstown and Wanaka ski and snowboard retailer Outside Sports has introduced an innovative new lease programme aimed at making new gear affordable for seasonal snowsports lovers in cash-strapped times. In a ‘first’ for the Southern Lakes, new season skis or boards can be...

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  Destination Queenstown teams up with Diaries Downunder

  Posted on 10 June 2010 |

  Diaries Downunder presenter Nick Hyne at The Remarkables Destination Queenstown has teamed up with a cutting edge web series to promote the resort as a top winter destination. Diaries Downunder returns to the region for its third winter, shooting the cream of New Zealand and Australian riders as they showcase their talent and access some...

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  Dining and riding in style with Botswana Butchery Queenstown

  Posted on 10 June 2010 |

  Luxury Bentley Flying Spur outside Botswana Butchery Queenstown Queenstown’s iconic lakefront restaurant is offering diners a ‘taste of the high life’ this winter. Botswana Butchery Queenstown has added a new indulgence to their menu -- the ultimate pick up and drop off service in the cosmopolitan alpine destination. Diners can enjoy pure luxury by travelling in...

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