Skiing in New Zealand

New Zealand is a major skiing destination in the Southern Hemisphere, due to its high latitude, mountainous terrain, and well-developed economy and tourism industry.

In 1992 Annelise Coberger became the first person from the Southern Hemisphere to win a medal at the Winter Olympics when she won silver in the slalom at Albertville in France.

Snowkiting, while a relative new sport, has an avid following in New Zealand, with a festival in Wānaka[2] held annually.

Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand, reaching a height of 3,754 metres (12,316 ft).

[3] It lies in the Southern Alps, the mountain range which runs the length of the South Island; it is a popular tourist destination.