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Southern Discoveries buys shares in Milford Sound Lodge
Friday, 30 August 2013, 2:30 pm | Southern Discoveries
The oldest and most established tourism operator in Milford Sound, Southern Discoveries, has purchased a shareholding in Milford Sound Lodge. Milford Sound Lodge Directors Mike McConachie and Dave Kluken, who have operated the lodge for almost 14 years, ... More >>
Snow and cold temps boost Queenstown and Canterbury skiing
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 5:12 pm | NZSki
Skiers and boarders at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt, and Coronet Peak and The Remarkables in Queenstown are revelling in beautiful fresh powder following 24 hours of cold temperatures and snow dumps. More >>
Southern Discoveries’ Spirit of Queenstown Home Safe
Friday, 23 August 2013, 5:31 pm | Southern Discoveries
Multi-million dollar catamaran Spirit of Queenstown arrived safe and sound at her new home on Lake Wakatipu yesterday afternoon (Thursday August 22). More >>
Freeskiing World Champ Gus Kenworthy defending title
Friday, 16 August 2013, 2:42 pm | NZSki
2013 Freeskiing World Champion Gus Kenworthy is back to defend his title for the third year running at tomorrow’s (Saturday August 17) 11th annual Parklife Invitational. More >>
Spirit of Queenstown well on her way to Bluff
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 11:26 am | Southern Discoveries
Multi-million dollar catamaran Spirit of Queenstown rounded Farewell Spit yesterday morning (Tuesday August 13) after successfully crossing the Tasman Sea in three and a half days. More >>
MotoX and freestyle Parklife Invitational in Queenstown
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 1:56 pm | NZSki
International freestyle sports celebrities will be ‘bringing it all’ to the 11th annual Parklife Invitational being held in downtown Queenstown this weekend (Saturday August 17). More >>
Sinbad Gully conservation project an outstanding success
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 10:57 am | Southern Discoveries
A major Milford Sound conservation project spearheaded by leading South Island tourism company Southern Discoveries is proving an outstanding success in restoring a natural haven to its former glory. More >>
Motocross meets freestyle for Parklife Invitational
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 2:45 pm | NZSki
Rider Francis McGuire takes on a rail in last year’s Parklife Invitational, Queenstown An anticipated huge crowd will be in for a night of pure adrenalin when motocross meets freestyle for the highly-anticipated Parklife Invitational in downtown Queenstown ... More >>
Spirit of Queenstown makes her way South
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 11:59 am | Southern Discoveries
Queenstown’s newest tourism attraction moved a step closer to opening today (July 25 2013) when Southern Discoveries’ multi-million dollar catamaran was launched into the Coral Sea to start her long journey to Lake Wakatipu. The purpose-built ... More >>
Keep safe and be aware of the snow conditions
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 5:38 pm | NZSki
As snow packs continue to deepen across New Zealand, NZSki Ltd is urging keen skiers and snowboarders to ‘keep safe’ and be aware of the snow conditions around them. More >>
Mt Hutt celebrates opening day
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 9:29 pm | NZSki
Around 1300 keen skiers and snowboarders helped Canterbury’s Mt Hutt celebrated its scheduled opening today. More >>
Mt Hutt ‘all systems go’ for 40th season opening
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 3:11 pm | NZSki
Immaculately groomed slopes and a genuinely warm welcome await avid skiers and snowboarders when Canterbury’s Mt Hutt opens this Saturday (June 15) as it celebrates 40 years of fun in the snow. More >>
New Asian markets manager for Southern Discoveries
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 2:12 pm | Southern Discoveries
Premier South Island tourism operator Southern Discoveries is extending its reach to the burgeoning Chinese and Asian markets with the appointment of Cecil Potatau to its Auckland-based sales team. More >>
Southern Discoveries sells Lady of the Sounds
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 11:52 am | Southern Discoveries
Premier tourism company Southern Discoveries has announced the sale of its Lady of the Sounds vessel, based in Milford Sound, to Cruising Milford Ltd. More >>
Rocky on a roll as he road trips to Mt Hutt
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 2:27 pm | NZSki
The Rocky road trip is on -- after two years of uninvited residence in a Heathcote Valley home, ‘Rocky’ has today embarked on the first leg of his journey ‘home’ to Mt Hutt under the watchful eye of new owners NZSki. More >>
NZSki appoints new CEO
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 12:54 pm | NZSki
NZSki Ltd has announced the appointment of Paul Anderson, currently General Manager of Corporate Services at Christchurch City Council (CCC), as its new CEO. More >>
Rocky heads ‘home’ to Mt Hutt
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 4:53 pm | NZSki
Arguably the most famous rock in New Zealand – Rocky the rock that tore into a Christchurch home during the February 2011 earthquake – is heading ‘home’ to Mt Hutt ski area. More >>
Season’s first major snowfall greets Milford Sound team
Monday, 27 May 2013, 4:54 pm | Southern Discoveries
The Southern Discoveries Milford Sound team awoke this morning (May 27 2013) to stunning white peaks following the first snowfall of the season last night. More >>
TripAdvisor names Southern Discoveries one of world’s best
Friday, 24 May 2013, 4:51 pm | Southern Discoveries
Premier South Island tourism operator Southern Discoveries has cemented its position as one of the country’s best tourism operators with two prestigious accolades from the world’s largest travel community TripAdvisor. More >>
Snow guns crank into action for Mt Hutt and Coronet Peak
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 5:21 pm | NZSki
The start of snowmaking today (Thursday May 23) at Mt Hutt in Methven and early this morning at Coronet Peak in Queenstown signals the impending opening of two of New Zealand’s most popular ski fields. More >>
