Queenstown – South Island ... The Longest Day in New Zealand is December 22. It’s a beautiful summer during the winter solstice. However, the ticket prices in December double!

Approximately 10 miles north of downtown Queenstown lies the picturesque ski and snowboard destination of Coronet Peak. This ski area, which is open during the winter months, features 32 slopes ...

The best time to visit Queenstown is the summer (December through ... yield unpredictable weather conditions, while winter (June through August) is prime for powder hounds. Data sourced from ...