New Zealand Ski Holidays

Love outdoor adventure and exciting things to do? Then look no further, "New Zealand Ski Holidays" is exciting and fun activities for the whole family.

New Zealand is one of the world's most popular ski destinations, which offer highly qualified 14 commercial ski areas, for all ages, beginners and advance skiing skills.

Ski Season:

The New Zealand Ski season is the opposite to the Northern hemisphere and generally begins in early June (Mt Hutt – typically the earliest opening commercial ski field in New Zealand) and ends around October, or sometimes as late as November at Mt Ruapehu.

The peak of the ski season is considered to be in July and August with September and particularly October seeing some wonderful spring skiing.  However the opening and closing dates for the various skifields is always subject to weather and snow conditions.

Ski Gear Rental:

Gear rental, either from shops in the nearest town or on the field, ranges from around NZ$35 a day for a full set of decent equipment to around NZ$65 for the performance stuff or for snowboarding tackle.

Popular Ski Holiday Destinations:

New Zealand Ski Holidays in the North Island:

Their are two large ski areas in the country, both located at Mount Ruapehu. Turoa and Whakapapa ski areas. Mt Ruapehu, along with Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngaruhoe, which make up the Tongariro National Park, are located in the central region of the North Island of New Zealand.

Whakapapa Ski Area is located on the north western slopes of Mt Ruapehu and on a clear day has spectacular views across central North Island.  Whakapapa is well known for its world class beginner facilities in Happy Valley. With 900 hectares of lift accessed skiable terrain. Also offers Ski/board lessons for all ages and skills.

Turoa Ski Area is located on the south western slopes and has stunning views out towards Mt Taranaki.  Turoa is renowned for having New Zealand's best Terrain Park.

Both ski areas offer the latest rental ski equipment, workshop and ski tuning facilities, incl: snow school lessons for all ages and skills and full time terrain park and snowmaking.

New Zealand Ski Holidays in the South Island:

Lake Wanaka - this laid back town  is set on the edge of Lake Wanaka and it is one of the most popular skiing, snowboarding and heli skiing destinations in New Zealand, with various choices of ski resorts. Great place for fine dining and shopping areas just a short walk. Are you planning holidays in Lake Wanaka during summer months? Various choices of awesome outdoor activities is something for everyone.

Mount Cook/Mackenzie Country is famous for it stunning scenery and is home to Mt Cook (Aoraki), New Zealand's highest mountain. There are several small commercial and club fields in the Mackenzie Country, which offer stunning skiing and snowboarding without huge crowds.

Queenstown - located on the edge of Lake Wakatipu among glacier smoothed hills and rugged peaks. Ski fields located in Queestown are Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.

• Coronet Peak is the oldest and most developed ski field in the region. The field is wide and sunny, with an astounding variety of runs, and the on field facilities are some of the best around.
  
  
• The Remarkables just outside of Queenstown has a north facing sunny aspect, well equipped terrain parks, dry snow and friendly staff. The Remarkables ski field has terrain for beginners and intermediate skiers & boarders and is also home to the Southern Hemisphere's first 'Stash', the Burton signature park.

New Zealand Ski Holidays - Heli Skiing

Want unique adventure? Try Heli Skiing, it combines a scenic helicopter flight with skiing and snowboarding. Also perfect for that honeymoon trip or weekend getaway.

Here is a useful website for checking Weather Conditions & Mountain Forecast

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