The largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere. Located in the Australian Snowy Mountains, the resort is an amalgamation of four villages (Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Guthega, and Blue Cow) and their associated ski fields, covering approximately 12 square kilometres (5 sq mi), with the ...
Beaver Creek, Vail’s sister resort, is only 12 miles away, and is a pristine mountain resort with plenty of all-level skiing and lots of challenges. Both ski resorts are on the Epic Pass.»View Beaver Creek Lodging Options.©Vail Resorts ...
Located in the middle of the Chilean Andes, Portillo Ski Resort is a physical manifestation of the rich legacy of skiing rather than only a destination to visit. Being the most historic ski area in South America, Portillo has a great legacy felt with every move on its slopes. This location...
Flying to the top of said mountain by chartered chopper first, breathing in the still isolation of its backcountry terrain as you climb ever higher, before then skiing your way down. New Zealand, in particular the rugged peaks of its South Island, is made for heliskiing. It’s also easier...
Keep in mind that since New Zealand lies in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are flipped—so summer is December-February and their peak season for tourists. But with so much to see and do any time of year, from surfing at Awana Beach to skiing in Wanaka, it’s really choose your ...
Prepare to be joyfully overwhelmed by choice at Adelaide Central Market, one of the southern hemisphere’s biggest undercover markets, at stalls serving fine cheeses air-freighted from France, Colombian-influenced meals and a native A...
By March, spring is stirring across the northern hemisphere, thawing a number of high-profile destinations from their chilly, off-peak periods – with the added bonus that the crowds have yet to arrive. Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the mercury is starting to slide in the opposite ...
Being in the southern hemisphere winter, July is appreciably cooler than in May. Both the water and the air are cooler. But because of10 hours of bright sun, it still feels hot during the day. The temperatures are cool at night especially in the mountains. July is better than May for ...
The Sky Costanera towers over Santiago and is so high it can be seen from just about anywhere in the city. At 64 stories high, it is the largest skyscraper in Latin America and the highest occupied floor in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s 300 meters (984 feet) high and has six basemen...
While it may not be winter everywhere else, Queenstown offers fantastic winter adventures from June to September in the Southern Hemisphere. Ski or snowboard in the Remarkable or Coronet Peak ski areas, and enjoy a scenic ride on the Skyline Gondola for panoramic views of the snow-covered mount...