4 Reasons Why MTB Maintenance Important

We all need to maintain our mountain bikes, regardless of how gnarly your trail preference is. Making sure that it’s well maintained keeps you safe, saves you money, increases longevity and makes your ride smoother. We caught up with our MTB mechanic Ted to pick his brains about why it’s so important to ensure you keep up with regular maintenance and servicing. Better yet, it’s even summarized into a few key reasons and some pro tips from the man himself.

Birds at Coronet Peak & How We Protect Them

Up here at Coronet Peak, kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga guide us in all operations. These Māori principles are the backbone of ensuring our maunga can be enjoyed by all. In light of Conservation Week (September 5-11, 2022), we wanted to take a moment to act for nature and celebrate the bird life that call our mountain home. We’ll run through birds you can find at Coronet Peak and how we protect Coronet Peak’s birds from pests.

A Guide to Ski & Snowboard Terrain at Treble Cone

Whether you’re a powder hound wanting to ski off-piste terrain, or are after the perfectly groomed trail with spectacular views- Treble Cone is bound to take your breath away. Being the largest ski area in New Zealand's South Island, Treble Cone offers skiers and snowboarders 700m of vertical and four large basins to enjoy. Known for its long and uncrowded groomed runs, outstanding off-piste terrain, stunning views and consistent snow, Treble Cone is a must-do experience for skiers and snowboarders.

How to Decipher the Snow Report

If you’ve been reading our daily snow report and getting stuck on some of the commonly-used jargon, you’re in luck! We’ve created a glossary of snow and weather-related terms so everyone can head up the mountain prepared for the conditions at Cardrona that day. These are some common terms and their definitions to help skiers and snowboarders learn a thing or two about how we describe the current conditions in the daily snow report.

9 Stunning Milford Sound Tourist Attractions for Your Instagram

With Milford Sound being described as one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand by tourists and locals alike, there are plenty of tourist attractions in Milford Sound for outdoor enthusiasts or budding (or experienced) photographers. Located in Fiordland National Park, there’s no question why Rudyard Kipling described Milford Sound as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’. With stunning waterfalls, summits, and rugged terrain, it’s not hard to see why Milford Sound is a must-do for anyone!

7 Best Day Hikes in Queenstown, Ranked by Difficulty

Being surrounded by mountains, lakes and stunning scenery makes Queenstown a hiker’s dream. There’s so much great terrain to explore with sweeping views and rewarding lookouts. Queenstown is conveniently located near to several of New Zealand’s Great Walks, including the Routeburn Track and the Milford Track, but you don’t need to embark on a multi-day journey to enjoy what this town has to offer. There are plenty of gorgeous day hikes in Queenstown ranging in difficulty, scenery and length.

10 Best Places to See Kiwis in New Zealand

Kiwi birds are a national treasure. These flightless nocturnal birds can only be found in New Zealand and are such a national icon that the term Kiwi has even become the nickname of the people of this country. Not only can they not fly, they are particularly vulnerable to predators due to having an underdeveloped skeletal structure. That’s why their populations are low; in fact, an average of 27 Kiwis are killed by predators each week, so it’s no secret that they can be hard to find!