International Airports in New Zealand
New Zealand's Christchurch International Airport and Queenstown Airport offer convenient services from Australia for your ski holiday. Both airports are located close to the main ski regions of Canterbury, Wanaka and Queenstown.
Christchurch International Airport
Most international visitors enter the South Island through Christchurch due to the frequency and value of flights. The airport is approximately 15 minutes drive west of the central city and 90 minutes drive from the nearest ski fields.
→Fly in to Christchurch Airport and visit the ski resorts in the Christchurch & Canterbury region. You can also fly from Christchurch to Queenstown and Wanaka.
→Check out more information on facilities and transportation from Christchurch International Airport.
Queenstown INTERNATIONAL Airport
Queenstown airport boasts one of the most scenic landing strips in the world. The airport is located in Frankton, approximately 10kms from central Queenstown. The airport provides many facilities for passengers and airport visitors, including an internet lounge and Wi-Fi, retail shops, food and beverage providers, currency exchange and ATMs, bag storage and key drop.
→Fly into Queenstown and ski and snowboard the Queenstown and Wanaka regions.
→Check out more information on shuttles and transportation from Queenstown International Airport.
- Queenstown
Queenstown: New Zealand's premier four season lake and alpine resort
- Wanaka
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand's largest skiable terrain
- Mackenzie
ON and OFF THE SNOW entertainment for all. Mackenzie Winter Fun!
- Methven
Methven: Canterbury's ski hub, located at the foot of Mt Hutt
- Christchurch
Christchurch: Easy access to apres activities and Canterbury's 18 ski areas
- Hover over a region for more information.
- Christchurch
Christchurch: Easy access to apres activities and Canterbury's 18 ski areas
- Mt Hutt
Mt Hutt: Renowned for its great vareity of terrain and laid-back hospitality
- Round Hill
Mt Dobson
- Mt Dobson
Round Hill
- Ohau
Ohau.
- Treble Cone
Treble Cone: Long runs, stunning scenery, varied terrain and great Nor'West powder
- Cardrona
Cardrona: A favourite resort for beginner & intermediate skiers and families
- Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak: New Zealand's premier ski area with world-class facilities
- The Remarkables
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Where it's all about families, fun & the world-class terrain parks
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- Wanaka
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand's largest skiable terrain
- Queenstown
Queenstown: New Zealand's premier four season lake and alpine resort
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Cardrona
Closed
Road: Closed
Snow base: 105cm
Weather: Snow showers
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Coronet Peak
Open
Road: Open
Snow base: 90cm
Weather: Overcast
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Mt Hutt
Closed
Road: Closed
Snow base: 175cm
Weather: Snowing
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The Remarkables
Open
Road: Chains required
Snow base: 90cm
Weather: Snowing
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Treble Cone
Open
Road: Open
Snow base: 122cm
Weather: Snow showers
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Mt Dobson
Closed
Road: Closed
Snow base: 250cm
Weather: Windy
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Roundhill Ski Area
Closed
Road: Closed
Snow base: 80cm
Weather: Wind and snow
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Ohau
Open
Road: Chains or 4WD
Snow base: 85cm
Weather: Windy
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