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Queenstown hails record winter ski season
Queenstown had a record winter ski season with the best snow conditions in decades.
A huge June snowfall set the mountains up for a long season of quality snow.
Cardrona Alpine Resort opened on 11 June then had to briefly close with too much snow. Cardrona Alpine Resort & Treble Cone General Manager Laura Hedley said what followed: ‘for the entire winter was just wall-to-wall snow’.
NZSki Chief Executive Paul Anderson said the snow at the Remarkables and Coronet Peak was also ‘wall-to-wall from the get-go’
“It’s certainly one for the history books. Described by locals as the best snow in 30 years – it kick-started a bumper season for us in terms of conditions, visitation numbers and open days,” said Anderson.
Destination Queenstown Chief Executive Mat Woods says conditions were the best he can remember.
“Our mountains have done an amazing job welcoming guests from New Zealand, Australia and around the world, providing a truly world-class experience.”
Visitors have stayed longer on average in Queenstown this winter, with length of stay up 15%.
Visitor expenditure also increased, up 27% on 2019 – a record for the peak ski season months (July-September).
The 2022 season also saw the return of events like the Winter Games, Winter Pride and Snow Machine.
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