Winter Fun In Queenstown

Although we would all agree that Queenstown and her environs are very beautiful all year round, it is the wintertime when she really comes into her own, and at this time of the year it is all about the snow – and skiing. This is especially true for all the Kiwis and Aussies who flock to the slopes during the winter months, and in particularly in the school holidays. Coronet Peak opened on the 7^th of June and The Remarkables and Cardrona opened on the 21^st of June to coincide with the Queenstown Winter Festival, and everything is looking set for a fantastic winter’s skiing. 

Out of interest, as a vote of confidence in the future of the ski business, the owners of The Remarkables ski field are laying long-life cast-iron piping throughout the trails, confident that the ski fields will not be badly affected by long-term global warming scenarios. NZSki is upgrading facilities and infrastructure at the field near Queenstown to hook up its snow-making machines. As their business is all about the snow, they need to be able to go to the market and be able to say ‘this will happen’. This winter is shaping up strongly from Australia, whose skiers are the biggest spenders and make up about half the number who hit the slopes at the Queenstown fields. Airlines this winter will have 50 direct trans-Tasman flights, up ten a week on last year. Rules restricting flights from the airport to daylight could be relaxed as early as winter 2016 which will boost tourism further.

To this end, it is important to have a reliable car rental company for all those visitors exiting the many flights coming into Queenstown and for the best vehicle hire in Queenstown there is no need to look any further than Network Car Rentals. Not only are they the most highly recommended car hire company in town but they are known as the friendliest, and definitely give the best service. Someone from their friendly team meets guests at the airport with a friendly smile and with heaps of information of where to go and what to see.

Network Car Rentals is a locally, family owned and operated rental car company with many years’ experience in Queenstown and they love to welcome visitors to their particularly beautiful part of New Zealand, with quality and affordable rental vehicles for the budget conscious traveller.

For friendly, local and knowledgeable service, choose Network Car Rentals every time. For more information please visit their website at http://www.networkcarrentals.co.nz .