Skiing in OZ/NZ
Jul 26th 2004, 5:30 pm
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Skiing in OZ/NZ
Hello fellow forum members, just wondering what the skiing is like in oz and nz.
Would be interested in knowing how much it costs to do a ski package to New Zealand from the eastern states if they do such a thing.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Cheers
Would be interested in knowing how much it costs to do a ski package to New Zealand from the eastern states if they do such a thing.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Cheers
Jul 26th 2004, 5:37 pm
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Re: Skiing in OZ/NZ
Originally posted by vandiemen
Hello fellow forum members, just wondering what the skiing is like in oz and nz.
Would be interested in knowing how much it costs to do a ski package to New Zealand from the eastern states if they do such a thing.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Cheers
Hello fellow forum members, just wondering what the skiing is like in oz and nz.
Would be interested in knowing how much it costs to do a ski package to New Zealand from the eastern states if they do such a thing.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Cheers
Jul 26th 2004, 6:55 pm
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also, are there ski packages available to europe or do these require remortgaging?
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Jul 26th 2004, 11:31 pm
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i went to perisher a couple of years ago snowboarding, and loved it. they had a really good season that year. last year i went to queenstown, and that was even better!!
this year i'm off to queenstown again, and hope to board at mount hutt (near christchurch) too. a friend went to perisher at the end of june/beginning of july and said the conditions were good.
check out the websites http://www.perisherblue.com.au/winter/index.shtml and www.nzski.com
as for packages tours to nz from the east coast, see www.valuetours.com.au for an idea. around $800. i actually found that booking flights/hotels/car hire myself worked out cheaper!
they do advertise skiing/snowboarding trips to europe/canada from here but they are usually in the region of $2,500
this year i'm off to queenstown again, and hope to board at mount hutt (near christchurch) too. a friend went to perisher at the end of june/beginning of july and said the conditions were good.
check out the websites http://www.perisherblue.com.au/winter/index.shtml and www.nzski.com
as for packages tours to nz from the east coast, see www.valuetours.com.au for an idea. around $800. i actually found that booking flights/hotels/car hire myself worked out cheaper!
they do advertise skiing/snowboarding trips to europe/canada from here but they are usually in the region of $2,500
Jul 27th 2004, 2:45 am
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to ski in europe for 2 flying from Australia.anything between $10,000 and $15,000.
Yes that's a remortgage item.
Or you could go sandboarding on the sand dunes here for free!!
Yes that's a remortgage item.
Or you could go sandboarding on the sand dunes here for free!!
Jul 27th 2004, 6:33 am
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Originally posted by Muzza04
to ski in europe for 2 flying from Australia.anything between $10,000 and $15,000.
Yes that's a remortgage item.
Or you could go sandboarding on the sand dunes here for free!!
to ski in europe for 2 flying from Australia.anything between $10,000 and $15,000.
Yes that's a remortgage item.
Or you could go sandboarding on the sand dunes here for free!!
Jul 27th 2004, 7:52 am
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Originally posted by Megalania
Whoopee. 45 mins' exercise.
Snow skiing for me is usually an 08.45 - 16.30 day's exercise with an hour off for lunch if I'm feeling generous.
Much better for the bod (and mind).
Jul 27th 2004, 8:13 am
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Originally posted by Megalania
hey, grass skiing is bloody dangerous!!!!
As a student (god, about 20 years ago!!) I had a go at grass skiing and ended up with a busted knee, and spent the next 2 months in a soft cast and on crutches!!!
...you can build up a great deal of speed on those buggers!!
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Jul 27th 2004, 8:15 am
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Yep there are packages from Sydney Brisbane and Melbourne for skiing in NZ.
Check out www.travel.com.au and www.zuji.com.au .
In NSW you can fly down but with the cost you may as well go to NZ for a more reliable fall. The drive from Sydney is 6 hours plus.
Check out www.travel.com.au and www.zuji.com.au .
In NSW you can fly down but with the cost you may as well go to NZ for a more reliable fall. The drive from Sydney is 6 hours plus.
Jul 27th 2004, 8:29 am
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Top tip from the Don.
Get carvers (carving skis - snow). They turn a stem christie skier into a cool parallel skier in one easy credit card transaction.
Much better for the over-40s.
Get carvers (carving skis - snow). They turn a stem christie skier into a cool parallel skier in one easy credit card transaction.
Much better for the over-40s.