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.

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.

Winter months in New Zealand are known for being varied weather conditions, depending on where in the country you are situated. For most, winter holidays consist of snow sports, après skiing, and sightseeing snowy capped mountains. We'll cover the best day trips to include when on your winter holiday, as well as must-do activities you can't miss doing in the winter.

Ever wondered how Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world became the lively and booming adventure sports town that it now is? This blog will cover a brief overview of Queenstown’s rich history- from how Māori used the land, through to European settlers, the goldrush era and how Queenstown earned its name.

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.

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.

The Great Walks in New Zealand are premier walking tracks that are maintained by the government’s Department of Conservation. These are some of the most stunning and varied hikes, taking you through the best nature this country has to offer. The Milford Track is one of the most famous Great Walks, running through Fiordland National Park on the South Island retracing the steps of early explorers.

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!

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.

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!