Skiing in New Zealand

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Due to its low latitude, mountainous terrain and well-developed economy and tourism industry, New Zealand is a major skiing destination in the Southern Hemisphere. While there are a few resorts on the North Island, most are found in the South Island. There are both major commercial resorts, and smaller, club skifields which provide access to affordable skiing for club members. There are also specalist backcountry ski areas such as Mount Potts and Invincible Snowfields which provide heliskiing and snowcat skiing for adventure-seekers.

[edit] See also

• List of ski areas in New Zealand
• Club skifield

[edit] External links

• http://www.snow.co.nz — provides a wide range of information on resorts, gear, weather etc.
• http://www.chillout.co.nz — provides information on the 11 resorts covered by their "Chill-out pass".
• http://www.tuicampers.co.nz/ski-areas/index.html - information on 26 ski areas, plus heli-skiing.