New Zealand Public and School Holidays
It is good to keep in mind the dates for the public and school holidays. They tend to have more people up in the slopes so make sure to plan your ski and snowboard holidays with these dates in mind.
New Zealand School Holiday Dates 2011/12
Christmas/Summer School Holidays: Until End January/Early February
Easter/Autumn School Holidays: April 5 - April 23 (2012)
Winter School Holidays: June 29 - July 16 (2012)
Spring School Holidays: September 28 - October 15 (2012)
Source: Ministry of Education
New Zealand Public Holidays 2011/2012
| Actual Date | Observed in 2012 | |
| New Year's Day | 1 January | Mon 2 Jan |
| Day Following | 2 January | Tue 3 Jan |
| Waitangi Day | 6 February | Mon 6 Feb |
| Good Friday | Varies | Fri 6 Apr |
| Easter Monday | Varies | Mon 9 Mar |
| Anzac Day | 25 April | Wed 25 Apr |
| Queen's Birthday | 1st Monday in June | Mon 4 Jun |
| Labour Day | 4th Monday in October | Mon 22 Oct |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | Tues 26 Dec |
| Boxing Day | 26 December | Wed 27 Dec |
New Zealand Provincial Holidays 2011/2012
| Actual Date | Observed in 2012 | |
| Auckland | 29 January | Mon 30 Jan |
| Taranaki | 31 March | Mon 12 Mar |
| Hawke's Bay | 1 November | Fri 19 Oct |
| Wellington | 22 January | Mon 23 Jan |
| Marlborough | 1 November | Mon 29 Oct |
| Nelson | 1 February | Mon 30 Jan |
| Canterbury (Christchurch) | 16 November | Fri 16 Nov |
| South Canterbury | 25 September | Mon 24 Sep |
| Westland | 1 December | Mon 3 Dec |
| Otago(Queenstown & Wanaka) | 23 March | Mon 26 Mar |
| Southland | 17 January | Mon 16 Jan |
| Chatham Islands | 30 November | Mon 3 Dec |
Plan your Flights
- 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
The Remarkables: Where it's all about families, fun & the world-class terrain parks
- 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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