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In the Media

  • “New Zealand dumps on Australia ski fields” by Kate Midena, Courier Mail

    Excerpt: Australia's snowfields have seen little of the precious white powder, but over in New Zealand snowfall has been better than ever. Full article on the Courier Mail site.

  • “Helen’s Top Ten Things to do in Queenstown” by Helen Hayes, Holidays with Kids Magazine

    Excerpt: I had heard about how beautiful Queenstown was but it is even better when you see it in person. Full article on the Holidays with Kids Magazine Facebook page.

  • “New Zealand ski numbers surge on the back of more Aussie flights” by Arthur Stanley, Daily Telegraph

    Excerpt: More Australians than New Zealanders ski at The Remarkables, near Queenstown, each winter.  Full article on the Daily Telegraph site

  • “Bledisnow Cup – Australia or New Zealand?” by Rachel Oakes-Ash, The Age

    Excerpt:There's long been a natural rivalry between Aussies and Kiwis... is New Zealand skiing really better than Australia? Full article on The Age site.
     

  • “Fast times at mountain high” by Craig Platt, Brisbane Times

    Excerpt: I've come to New Zealand's home of extreme sports to learn how to ski; my only previous experience of snow was as a tobogganing 10-year-old. Full article on the Brisbane Times site

  • “Alpine adventures” by Bronwen Gora, Vacations and Travel

    Excerpt:“Skiing across the Tasman offers a completely different experience to our own Australian alpine areas..."  Full article on the Vacations & Travel site

  • "Heli Heaven" by Rachel Oakes-Ash, Maserati Magazine

    An article featuring New Zealand as a heli-skiing adventure haven from Rachel Oakes-Ash

    Adobe Acrobat DocumentMaserati Magazine: Heli Heaven

  • "Escape Wanaka, New Zealand" by Alison Walsh, QWeekend

    Spotlight on Wanaka for a long weekend escape from Australia by Alison Walsh

    Adobe Acrobat DocumentQWeekend: Escape Wanaka, New Zealand

  • "Romantic Ski Snow Time for Couples" by Arthur Stanley, Sunday Herald Sun

    Romantic skiing for couples with destinations in Australia and Queenstown

    Adobe Acrobat DocumentSunday Herald Sun: Romantic Ski Snow Time for Couples

  • Kick back and find your ski legs” by Chanel Parratt

    Excerpt “After a quick brekkie the next morning, we set off on a drive up Mt Hutt. I must admit I felt a little uneasy about driving up a mountain in the snow, but it wasn't as scary as I'd imagined.
    For beginners like me, there's no better place to find your ski legs    .”  Full article at Adelaide Now
     

  • "Conquering the Fab Four" by Helen Hayes

    Excerpt: The skiing is fantastic, the views are to die for, the roads are not that scary and Queenstown and Wanaka are stunningly pretty. So pretty, you may want to go back again. Full article on The Sun Herald.

  • Mamamia is going to travel

    Excerpt: New Zealand isn’t just the Land of the Long White Cloud. It’s also the  Land of the Long Weekend …Full article on Mamamia site.

  • Hibernating in Queenstown heaven

    Excerpt: "And when the conditions are good, like they were this week, there's no better place to be snowed in." Full article on The Austrlian.

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New Zealand Ski & Snowboard

Welcome to your gateway for New Zealand’s premier ski resorts and ski regions so you can gather early information for your 2012 winter ski holiday to New Zealand.

Season 2012

The ski areas of South Island are already well advanced with their plans for this season.  The South Island ski areas are revered for their long season and awesome snow.  Typically the South Island ski areas are the first in Australasia to open.

This year is no exception with both Mt Hutt and Coronet Peak aiming to be open from 9th June 2012.  All other ski resorts are planning on opening during June. 

It is often not until early October (or sometimes the end of September) before the ski areas close.  In 2011 Mt Hutt didn't close until 16th October!   Why not plan your ski and snowboard holiday in September?

Check out all the 2012 planning opening and closing dates here or historical dates here.  

Spectacular Scenery

Without doubt, the scenery is spectacular and you can't beat New Zealand for the diversity of off-mountain activity and après action which all add variety to your New Zealand winter ski holiday.  It has never been easier to reach New Zealand with heaps of flights across the Tasman, offering great value, plus the exchange rate gives you about 30% more in New Zealand dollars.

Where to go? Let us help ! Why ski NZ ?

New to The slopes?

Advanced mountain action Get in the know before you go

Epic Slope Action

 

Queenstown & Lake Wanaka

Surrounded by spectacular lakes and mountain, Queenstown and Lake Wanaka are vibrant ski resort towns, each with their own personality and offerings to suit all winter holiday makers. It is no wonder that skiers and snowboarders flock from all over the world to these energetic alpine towns, enjoying their premier ski areas of Coronet Peak, Cardrona Alpine Resort, The Remarkables and Treble Cone, specialist ski areas of Snow Park NZ and Snow Farm, lively après ski culture and abundance of off-piste activities.

Complete with an abundance of the South Island’s famous hospitality, you’re guaranteed a fun-filled ski and snowboard holiday.

Christchurch & Canterbury

Christchurch is the gateway to the Canterbury region and the South Island.  In the surrounding Canterbury Plains awaits the alpine village of Methven, nestled at the bottom of Mt Hutt ski area.  Continue south, hugging the spectacular Southern Alps and soon the vast open wilderness of the Mackenzie region reveals itself and serves up the three boutique ski areas of Mt Dobson, Roundhill and Ohau.

Plan your Flights

Check back next season for snow reports and webcams.