Best skiing destinations in New Zealand
The ski areas in New Zealand can be based in remote locations which is partly what makes them so great! Most of them are in reasonable driving distance from some of our best cities, with a fantastic range of leisurely (and sometimes not so leisurely) activities and attractions to keep you busy.
Here are three of the best cities you’ll want to stay in for your next ski trip to New Zealand and one bonus area!
Best Ski Fields in New Zealand
With over 20+ ski areas in New Zealand, you’re really spoilt for choice as far as options go. In some ways, you can do no wrong as there are no real bad apples on the tree, but there are choices that are more suitable given your interest and ability of you and your travelling ensemble.
You can read more about all the ski fields featured below in our blog.
The selection below includes a mix of the popular and family-friendly to the off-piste and alpine.
Best places to stay when skiing in New Zealand
Your ski trip will take you to some amazing places in New Zealand and there are some equally amazing places to stay! You’ll all have slightly different needs and requirements from your accommodation so we’ve put together a list featuring a range of different options from the modest to the plush.
New Zealand's Most Spectacular Ski Fields
With some of the best skiing in the Southern Hemisphere located right here in New Zealand, it’s perhaps no surprise that we have some of the world’s most spectacular ski fields located on both of our beautiful islands. Whilst we might not have the majesty of the French Alps or the scale of the America Rockies, what we lack in size we more than make up for in spectacular views and stunning scenery. A day on the slopes here in New Zealand is about more than just the skiing. Get your cameras at the ready when you ski in New Zealand and check out some of these spectacular views.
Best activities for non-skiers
There’s no shortage of activities to include in your itinerary to give yourself a bit of a breather from your skis, poles and snowboards every now and again. We have some awesome partners in our GO Play programme which helps you get discounts with some of New Zealand’s best activity providers when you make a car rental booking through us! Here are some of the nearby options!
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