Ski New Zealand

Perfect climate and perfect terrain make Newlift accessed back country fields.
Zealand a natural for all skiiers and snowboarders.Turoa has a wide choice of groomed trails, the
Ski New Zealandcountry's only lift-accessed glacial skiing, three terrain
Are you looking for the perfect Ski New Zealandparks, and a 4 km long run. Also on offer are on
holiday? Great snow, amazing scenery, and conditionsmountain childcare facilities and a great area for
to suit your level of experience?beginners.
Well New Zealand is the place, and right now is theSouth Island
time to start planning. A favourable exchange rateChristchurch and Canterbury
(click here to view our Currency Calculator), cheapThe lovely garden city of Christchurch is located on
flights, and value for money ski and snowboardingthe central east coast of New Zealand's South Island.
packages combine to make New Zealand one of theIt's the perfect place to start your ski New Zealand
world's premier ski and snowboarding destinations.holiday, with easy access to the the various
But firstly, a little bit of information about NewCanterbury fields. With a distinctly English feel,
Zealand skifields.......Christchurch is a thriving city with plenty to see and
Wow! What a Settingdo.
Come on, Ski New Zealand! See what all the talk isSouth of Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains lead you
about.to the resort town of Methven. Further south are
Over millions of years, Mother Nature created thethe bubbling, thriving resorts of Queenstown and
perfect setting for New Zealand's skifields. In theWanaka, both offering world class fields, and
South Island, the Southern Alps run for over 500absolutely stunning scenery.
kilometres through the centre of the island. WithMethven
numerous peaks towering over 3,000 metres inAbout 1 hours drive from Christchurch, is Methven.
height, the Southern Alps are dotted with severalSnow covered alps and beautiful valleys surround
world class fields.Methven, your stop off point for Mount Hutt. A
And in New Zealand's North Island, Mt Ruapehu,wonderful range of facilities make Methven the
which is the tallest of several volcanoes, towers toperfect base for your South Island ski adventure.
almost 2,800 metres above sea level.Mt Hutt boasts 472 skiable hectares. A wide variety
When Are New Zealand Ski Fields Open?of terrain, deep snow, and long seasons make it an
Most fields open in mid to late June and the seasonexcellent choice for both families and serious skiers
runs to late September or early October, dependingand snowboarders. The recent completion of a Mini
on conditions. This four month window allows youTerrain Park allows an easy transition from novice to
plenty of time to enjoy the best of New Zealand'sintermediate rider.
wonderful conditionsQueenstown
Facilities are regularly upgraded, and conditions rangeQueenstown is one of those rare places that will
from "easy" for beginners, to "extreme" fortake your breath away. Towering peaks, a stunning
experienced skiiers and snowboarders. Many fieldslake, and a thriving community make Queenstown
have dedicated areas for learners, whilst thosethe perfect base for your ski New Zealand holiday.
longing to really test themselves can take advantageOften referred to as the "Adventure Capital" of New
of several remote areas able to be accessed only byZealand, Queenstown is a non stop destination with a
helicopter.huge range of bars, restaurants, shops, activities and
And don't forget that New Zealand's resort townsaccommodation to suit all tastes. And the nearby
offer a wonderful range of facilities to keep youRemarkables and Coronet Peak fields allow some of
occupied at day's end. Bars, restaurants, and shopsthe best ski and snowboarding conditions available in
are all keen to offer quality service and products, andNew Zealand.
are really focussed on providing you with anThe Remarkables offer skiers three large sunny
experience to remember during your ski New Zealandareas and amazing vistas of the Southern Alps. A
adventure.North facing aspect and great conditions make the
New Zealand's North Island has several ski resorts,Remarkables one of the best places to learn in the
but the majority are located on the South Island.Southern Hemisphere. A creche and children's centre
Both islands have a range of commercial fields andcaters for kids from 3 months to 17 years, making
smaller club fields, giving value for money to clubthe Remarkables a superb choice for families. The
members.three terrain parks include a beginner's park, plus the
Skifields are located at:only Burton Stash in the Southern Hemisphere.
North IslandCoronet Peak offers wide runs, steeps and deeps,
Mount Ruapehuand back bowls for the skilled. It's the choice of
Whakapapa, Tukino (club skifield), Turoalocals, and has the largest snowmaking system in the
TaranakiSouthern Hemisphere, offering a quality experience
Manganui (club skifield)for skiiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. Coronet
South Islandis a mere 20 minute drive from Queenstown and is a
Nelson Lakes"must do" on your ski New Zealand holiday. And to
Rainbow, Mount Roberttop it all off, night skiing is available on Friday &
CanterburySaturdays.
Fox Peak (club skifield), Hanmer Springs Ski AreaAnd if you are after the ultimate skiing experience,
(club skifield), Mount Lyford, Mount Potts (heliskiingwhy not try heli skiing and boarding, which allows
and snowcatting only), Mount Hutt, Mount Dobson,access to the best remote and pristine areas in New
Ohau, Porter Heights, Tasman Glacier (Heliski),Zealand.
Temple Basin (club skifield), Broken River (clubWanaka
skifield), Craigieburn Valley (club skifield), MountAround 1 hours drive over the Crown Range from
Cheeseman (club skifield), Mount Olympus (clubQueenstown sits Wanaka, a stunning, lakeside town.
skifield),Wanaka is the base for four world class ski and
Otagosnowboard resorts.
Coronet Peak, Invincible Snowfields (helicopter accessCardrona is admired for its spacious groomed slopes,
only), The Remarkables, Round Hill, Cardrona Alpinefamily friendly facilities and terrain parks. The
Resort, Treble Cone, Snow Park, Snow FarmCaptain's Basin high-speed chairlift gives you more
(cross-country skiing only),time on the slopes, and less queue time.
North IslandOn the Pisa Range sit Snow Farm and Snow Park NZ.
Mount RuapehuSnow park is the Southern Hemisphere's only
Mt Ruapehu, located in the central North Island, isdedicated freestyle resort for boarders and skiers.
said to house New Zealand's largest and highest fields.Snow Farm offers an amazing 55kms of groomed
Here you can ski a volcano on two ski areas,cross country trails, suiting all levels of experience.
Whakapapa and Turoa. Here the season runs fromBoth Snow Park and Snow Farm have on mountain
mid June to mid October.accommodation.
Whakapapa is proud of it's reputation for having theThe largest ski area on the South Island is Treble
best beginners' facilities, including a dedicatedCone, which boasts some of the longest, most
slow-moving chairlift, a ski school, rental area andexhilarating runs in the country. All with a backdrop of
cafe. Experienced skiers rave about the variety ofamazing views of Lake Wanaka.
intermediate and advanced runs and the two thrilling