Skiing in the Southern Hemisphere

Written by Viator, December 2011

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Got the skiing itch? Find yourself in the Southern Hemisphere and need to get out on the slopes? Don’t worry. There are plenty of places to feel the rush of the slopes here.

Cardrona, on the South Island of New Zealand, often gets press for being a great beginners mountain. Lots of green and blue slopes for those not too advanced and who like to take it a bit easy on the runs. Still, they boast a great overall mountain, stunning views typical of New Zealand, and with a new express chair lift and half-pipe run, there’s plenty for everybody.

In New South Wales, you’ll probably find yourself heading to Thredbo for its diverse array of both winter and summer sports, as it boasts the steepest overall terrain of any Australian resort. Summertime has everybody flying down the mountain by way of mountain bikes – a relatively new and very popular way to enjoy the mountain in summertime, and as exciting an adventure as you’re likely to come by. Turn winter, the park transforms into a skiing and snowboarding wonderland, where new-age tricks and hot-dogging are the name of the game.

Perisher, another Aussie mainstay, is widely loved for its European-style accommodation and for being the largest ski resort in Australia. Encompassing four mountains in one resort, at Perisher, there’s something for everybody, even those who just want to cuddle-up fireside or enjoy the vast array of restaurants, bars, and even shopping boutiques.

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Reply by hotmax19, Australia, August 2011

Doing what: Mt. Buller Ski Tour from Melbourne

I impressed in very good service especially the driver "Jeff" is fantastic.

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Reply by Joanna B, August 2011

Doing what: Mt. Buller Ski Tour from Melbourne

Thanks Viator. Our trip went very smoothly. The bus driver was great, very informative and the day was amazing. It is definately a trip that we will always remember and would definately recommend it to anyone.

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Reply by Jonathan C, Australia, August 2011

Doing what: Mt. Buller Ski Tour from Melbourne

Great day, picked up on time, friendly coach driver gave interesting commentary along the way. Plenty of time in the snow, enough for a days skiing if you wanted. It even snowed so made a great trip for those who had never seen snow