It sounds beautiful.
Ive always fancied doing the snowboarding as well,we all do.Looks great fun.I love snow and winter.Will be strange though experiencing that weather in june/july

I thought that too that Queenstown was bit more expensive to live in.
If yous do have to move to another area,at least its a place yous will enjoy holidaying in.
Enjoyed reading your post,and certainly cant wait to get a trip there.
Cheers
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