Family Skiing & Snowboarding Holidays

New Zealand’s ski resorts and ski fields cater for families on a winter holiday.

Activities on and off the Slopes in NZ

Each resort and town offers a wealth of activities on the mountain and off the mountain for the entire family.  Check out each of the regions to plan a holiday for the whole family:

• Christchurch & Canterbury: Visit the Antarctic Centre featuring blue penguins or go to Orana Wildlife Park, an open range zoo 

• Methven: Take an amazing hot air balloon trip or go mountain biking in high country 

• Mackenzie: Relax in the hot pools overlooking Lake Tekapo or go ice skating at Winter Park 

• Wanaka: Unique attractions such as Puzzling World and an inflatable fun centre, Big Bounce 

• Queenstown: Your pick of adventure activities from off road safaris to horse riding

Family fun skiing & snowboarding

Each ski field and resort offers lessons and has a variety of terrain for all levels to enjoy the slopes.  Check out each of the resorts facilities for children:

• The Remarkables: Skiwiland Early Learning Centre accommodates the little ones and ski and ride programmes suit all abilities and ages up to 15 years on gentle slopes with conveyor lifts. 

• Coronet Peak: Kiwi Kids offers activities and care for kids aged 3 months – 3 years and Skiwi Kids offers lessons on beginner slopes with experienced staff. 

• Cardrona: Offers 4 kid’s centers for age levels ranging from 3 months – 14 years old or ski as a family in the Family Fun Zone area.  

• Treble Cone: Learn to ski at the ski and snowboard school and take advantage of the family lift pass which offers savings for families. 

• Mt Hutt: Skiwiland offers a safe, friendly learning space for kids, with Kiwi Kids for children aged 2-5 years and Skiwi Kids for children aged 3-5 years.

Ski Packages and deals

New Zealand ski offers packages and deals to help you plan your winter and spring holiday.   These packages and deals can include accommodation, lift passes, rental cars, and airfares.