News (53)
Monday, 15 April 2013
12:56PM
Great turn out for spectacular autumn race
Runners of all ages and abilities were treated to a spectacular autumn day and stunning scenery for Race 3 of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series, in Wanaka, yesterday.
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Sunday, 11 November 2012
3:37PM
Great turnout for race one of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series
Over 100 runners from eight to 64 years of age turned out yesterday for the first race of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series with the veteran fields shining in all distances.
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Thursday, 8 November 2012
3:00PM
Advancing Lake Wanaka's C&I market
Lake Wanaka is taking advantage of the national Conference and Incentive New Zealand (CINZ) conference in neighbouring Queenstown to advance its reputation as a quality destination for conference and incentive groups providing unique experiences for national and international delegates.
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Thursday, 20 September 2012
7:33AM
Fast paced action for Snowboard and Ski Cross Continental Cups
Top snow sports athletes were treated to bluebird skies and not a breath of wind allowing fast and thrilling racing for the Snowboard and Ski Cross FIS ANC Continental Cups at Cardrona Alpine Resort this week.
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Monday, 10 September 2012
9:08AM
Over one metre of new snow fell at Treble Cone last week
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand (10 September 2012) Over one metre of new snow fell at Treble Cone last week, with more forecast for the next few days.
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Monday, 3 September 2012
5:49PM
Superb start to spring at Treble Cone
The South Island's largest ski area, Treble Cone, received its greatest snowfall of the season, setting up the resort for great spring skiing and riding.
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Wednesday, 22 August 2012
10:37PM
Perfect conditions for FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup
The world's top ranked freestyle skiers battled it out under picture perfect blue skies at Cardrona Alpine Resort today where Torin Yater-Wallace (USA) and Devin Logan (USA) won the men and women's FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup titles.
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Tuesday, 21 August 2012
11:49AM
Iconic snowboard film Art of Flight confirmed for festival
Tickets are still available for the Winter Games Adventure Film Festival featuring three days of adventurous sport and lifestyle movies screening at Reading Cinema in Queenstown, this weekend.
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Friday, 20 July 2012
4:16PM
Winter sports world elite head to New Zealand
Winter Games NZ 2013 is set to be the largest and most prestigious international snow sports event held in New Zealand with confirmation the Games will host at least five World Cups.
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Monday, 2 July 2012
3:16PM
Perfect conditions for opening weekend and ice sculpting
Blue skies, dry, chalky snow and not a breath of wind created the ideal conditions for the ZUMWOHL on Ice sculpting competition and hundreds of snow sports enthusiasts for Treble Cone’s opening weekend.
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Thursday, 28 June 2012
5:01PM
Mother Nature provides perfect start to winter in Lake Wanaka
Lake Wanaka, recently named amongst the top 25 ski resort towns in the world by National Geographic Magazine, is poised to live up to its reputation. Mother Nature has provided a perfect start to the 2012 winter season, delivering over 50 centimetres of fresh powder to the region this week.
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Wednesday, 27 June 2012
3:01PM
Fresh Snow for Treble Cone opening
A wintry blast overnight brought over 35cms of fresh snow to the South Island’s largest ski area, Treble Cone, topping up the snow base in time for opening day on Thursday (28 June).
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Monday, 11 June 2012
1:46PM
Treble Cone's popular Freeski Programme expands
The success of Treble Cone’s School Holiday Freeski Camps means that young skiers from the age of six years and up can now enjoy the coaching programme throughout the season.
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Tuesday, 29 May 2012
8:15AM
Lake Wanaka Tourism reports positive TRENZ feedback
Lake Wanaka Tourism is reporting strong positive feedback from the influential travel trade buyers and media who visited the region during TRENZ, which was recently held in Queenstown.
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Friday, 25 May 2012
2:37PM
Challenge Wanaka leads way in event training camps
Challenge Wanaka has this week launched New Zealand’s only comprehensive iron distance training camp hosted by an event.
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Wednesday, 23 May 2012
8:55AM
Calling all artists and sculptors
Treble Cone is calling for sculptors to sharpen their tools and creative flair for the ZUMWOHL On Ice Sculpture competition at Treble Cone next month with $1,600 cash up for grabs.
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Sunday, 20 May 2012
5:15PM
Coombe and Dagg take Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series' titles
Athletes from across the South Island were treated to perfect running conditions and stunning scenery for Race 4, the finale of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series, yesterday.
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Friday, 11 May 2012
12:35PM
Travel in style to Treble Cone this season
Snow Sports enthusiasts looking for a spectacular journey from Queenstown to the Southern Lakes’ largest ski area, Treble Cone, can book a scenic flight over the foothills of the Southern Alps, this season.
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Tuesday, 8 May 2012
8:45AM
Final race of Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series
Entries are now open for the final race of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series, the off-road running series which explores the spectacular lakeside and river tracks in Lake Wanaka.
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Tuesday, 10 April 2012
5:20PM
Riders and Sliders Programme proving popular with local youth
Treble Cone’s dedicated weekend youth programme has tripled in participant numbers since 2009 attracting young local skiers and boarders wanting to advance their mountain skills and take advantage of the free youth season pass for everyone who signs up.
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Friday, 30 March 2012
11:17AM
Treble Cone announces packed events calendar for 2012
Treble Cone will host a medley of events this season, to inspire, challenge and enjoy, using the diverse terrain and features on offer at the South Island's largest snow resort.
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Tuesday, 27 March 2012
3:36PM
Lake Wanaka success in Travelbug Awards
Lake Wanaka has once again featured in travel awards, this time Trade Me’s annual Travelbug Awards where the resort town was the national winner as the region with the highest average review rating (98.9%) across its range of accommodation providers.
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Monday, 26 March 2012
1:21PM
New race course for Race Three of Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series
Entries are now open for Race Three of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series, the new course will offer athletes a spectacular Autumn run on the Outlet Track following the mightyClutha River on Saturday 14 April.
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Thursday, 22 March 2012
1:59PM
Lake Wanaka voted world's best new adventure hub
Lake Wanaka in New Zealand's South Island has been voted the world's Best New Adventure Hub in leading US magazine, Outside's 2012 Travel Awards.
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Tuesday, 20 March 2012
2:53PM
New manager for Lake Wanaka i-SITE
Lake Wanaka i-SITE has a new manager to run one of the country’s most successful i-SITE locations.
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Friday, 16 March 2012
10:30AM
Lake Wanaka records New Zealand's highest visitor number increase
Once again, Lake Wanaka has seen significant increase in its monthly visitor numbers with the South Island resort town recording the highest increase in visitor number in January out of any destination in New Zealand.
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Tuesday, 13 March 2012
3:08PM
Treble Cone develops Jazz Fun Park for beginners
Treble Cone will expand its on-mountain experiences this season with the introduction of the new Jazz Fun Park, hosting entry level features for young skiers and snowboarders.
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Monday, 13 February 2012
2:57PM
Lake Wanaka sees significant growth in visitor numbers
December 2011 visitor number figures released by Statistics New Zealand have shown a significant growth in the Lake Wanaka region with an increase of 20,000 guest nights over December 2010.
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Thursday, 9 February 2012
2:47PM
Lake Wanaka named in world's best ski towns
The picturesque resort town of Lake Wanaka in New Zealand’s Southern Alps has been named as one of the top 25 ski towns in the world by the prestigious National Geographic Magazine.
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Wednesday, 8 February 2012
5:25PM
Treble Cone announces 2012 season passes
The South Island’s largest ski area, Treble Cone, today announced its early bird 2012 season pass prices which feature added value TC Dollars as a free inclusion for the first time.
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