A Guide to the Ski Areas of New Zealand [Paperback]

Marty Sharpe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 1995

This guide to New Zealand's ski areas covers each area - with a full description, of its facilities, and slopes, a trail map and price guide. It also includes information on where to stay, dine, where to party or where to enjoy a quiet drink.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Random House New Zealand Ltd (July 31, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1869412524
• ISBN-13: 978-1869412524
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,013,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Food for Thought, September 25, 1998

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Peter Retallick ([e-mail]) (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Guide to the Ski Areas of New Zealand (Paperback)

The history of each ski area mentioned in this book can be slightly repetitious but brings an extra dimension to New Zealand skiing. The club ski areas are unique I think and may appeal to the intrepid skier. Some effort is required to even reach these locations so it is unchartered territory in many ways. Information is also provided about transportation options, ski hire availability, meals and accomodation. Reference is made to major ski towns like Queenstown and Methven. I don't know why "National Park" hasn't got a name but this and other curiosties will surely make for an interesting journey. For each ski area there is a description of beginner, intermediate and advanced skiing. A slightly smaller typeface and a star system of ratings might have saved a few trees but all in all it is a good effort.