The Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Queenstown is ecstatic with the 450 room nights that have been booked so far for this year's Gay Ski Week NZ, says the event's organizer Mike Sanford. 2008's Gay Ski Week is the sixth annual, taking place between Friday 29 August and Sunday 7 September. Official Gay Ski Week events include the welcome party, ski bum party, retro bowling night, karaoke casino night, wine tour, lake cruise and dinner at Walter Peak and the final night's White Out Party with a new venue. "We are pleased to confirm Sydney DJ Dan Murphy is back after headlining White Out last year and the Hero party in February," says Sanford. "New events for people who require a day off the slopes or those who don't ski are a Dyke Hyke, a spa day at Millbrook Resort and a lunch/shopping day at Arrowtown followed by some chill out time at the Onsen Hot Pools." Spaces for some events are limited so please book now to avoid disappointment, Sanford advises. "From bungee jumping to a relaxing massage, jet boating to heli-skiing, snowboarding to sky-diving, you can relax, unwind and rejuvenate or find out why Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world." For information and booking, see Gay Ski Week NZ's official website on the link below.