Things to do in New Zealand, New Zealand: The Best Ski & Snowboard Areas

March 6, 2022 Nobuko Falco

New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/ ( listen); Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Restaurants in New Zealand

1. Mt. Olympus

New Zealand +64 800 686 596
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One of the most difficult ski club resorts in New Zealand.

2. Ski The Tasman

81 Bowen Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7999 New Zealand +64 3-435 1834 [email protected] http://skithetasman.co.nz
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Ski The Tasman

Ski The Tasman is an air-accessed adventure on to New Zealand’s longest glacier. Every fine winter day (July - September) Alpine Guides take small groups of skiers on this unique mountain journey. Operating only in Mount Cook National Park - there is nowhere else on Earth you can come on a daily ski plane-accessed ski day.If making turns amongst New Zealand's highest peaks isn’t enough, exploring incredible ice caves, seracs, and canyons makes Ski The Tasman truly unforgettable.

Reviewed By NeilLindyAnne - Christchurch, New Zealand

We had a spectacular day Skiing the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides on Aug 12th 2020 - The Walker Group ;-) . All 10 of us were blown away by the scale of the place. Our guide Lewis was great, very knowledgable about the mountains and the glacier. The weather could not have been better either. Didn't expect first tracks in very nice powder particularly on the 2nd run. Everyone should add this to their bucket list. You do not have to be an expert to ski this, intermediate skiers will handle it easily.

3. Black Diamond Safaris

Corner of Forest Drive and Main Street, Methven 7730 New Zealand +64 3-302 9696 [email protected] http://www.blackdiamondsafaris.co.nz/#!single-day-packages/c1z3i
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Black Diamond Safaris

We are a locally owned and run ski guiding and transport company that take you to New Zealand's best kept skiing secret - The Canterbury Club Fields. A must visit for all enthusiastic skiers & snowboarders on their Kiwi Winter adventure.

4. Broken River Ski Area

Off State Highway 73 Craigieburn Forest Park, 7580 New Zealand +64 3-318 8713 [email protected] http://www.brokenriver.co.nz/
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Broken River Ski Area

5. Craigieburn Valley Ski Area

Off State Highway 73 Craigieburn Forest Park, 7580 New Zealand +64 3-318 8711 [email protected] http://craigieburn.co.nz/
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Craigieburn Valley Ski Area

6. Browns Ski Shop

39 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand +64 3-442 4005 [email protected] http://www.brownsnz.com
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Browns Ski Shop

Riding is our passion. It drives us. First tracks. The perfect run. For all of us at Browns Ski Shop it’s a spiritual feeling. Everything we do is driven by our love of riding – to search out the best from around the world so that we can offer you the best to share in our passion. We know that renting ski and snowboard gear is not necessarily your favourite part of a winter holiday. But for us this is where the FUN begins. We try & make the rental process as easy as possible. Everything we do is driven by our love of skiing & riding & we want to help you get the same BUZZ, whether it's your first time on snow or whether you're a Masters Racer. We want to help you have the BEST winter holiday EVER.

Reviewed By Axle_Twix - Upper Hutt, New Zealand

3 pairs of boots and 2 kids snow suits cost $70 for the days hire. Was well worth it as it kept the boys warm which made for a nicer snow/mountain visit. Great patient staff who bent over backwards to help.

7. High Peak Heliski

546 High Peak Road Darfield, Windwhistle 7572 New Zealand +64 3-318 6895 [email protected] http://www.highpeakheliski.com/
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High Peak Heliski

High Peak Heliski is New Zealand's All-Inclusive Big-Mountain Heliski Experience. You arrive in Christchurch. We take care of everything else, including transfers, private lodging, activities and world-class heliskiing. It's that simple. The nature of heliskiing dictates that when it’s on, it’s the quick movers that get the goods. High Peak Heliski is designed to take the work out of arranging your trip by providing everything you need from the moment you land in Christchurch until we drop you back at the airport. All you need to do is book your flights, get yourself on that plane to Christchurch and we'll take it from there. We work exclusively with Methven Heliski, one of New Zealand's longest established big mountain heliski specialists, celebrating 30 years of operation in 2016. We operate every fine day between 01 July and 30 September every winter and outside these dates by arrangement.

8. Southern Lakes Heliski

Queenstown 9300 New Zealand +64 3-442 6222 [email protected] http://www.southernlakesheliski.com
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Southern Lakes Heliski

Since 1985 Southern Lakes Heliski is your premium heliski and heliboard provider in the Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes region of New Zealand. With access to terrain to 17 different mountain ranges and over 800 runs you get to ski or snowboard the best untracked powder with their highly experienced guides, certified under the NZMGA training program.

9. The Remarkables Ski Area

Queenstown New Zealand +64 3-442 4615 [email protected] http://www.nzski.com/mountain.jsp?site=theremarkables
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The Remarkables Ski Area

Queenstowns alpine ski area, the Remarkables are welcoming and relaxed for beginners and challenging for the more experienced.

Reviewed By frank04052018 - Munich, Germany

we spend a bit of skiing here, great for beginners and snowboarders , loved the covered magic carpet. Drive up takes a bit and last bit is not sealed

10. Cardrona Alpine Resort

Wanaka, Cardrona 9382 New Zealand +64 800 440 800 [email protected] http://www.cardrona.com
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Cardrona Alpine  Resort

Located between Wanaka & Queenstown in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Cardrona is a high ski resort renowned among skiers & snowboarders for its dry powder snow & wide slopes. Features include the Southern Hemisphere's most extensive park & pipes, excellent kids skiing facilities, ski & snowboard school, 8 distinctly different cafes & restaurants, & apartment accommodation. Cardrona is open for both winter & summer operations, with mountain biking, gondola rides, hiking/sightseeing, stargazing & NZ's only mountain carting in the summer months.

Reviewed By Lottie1370 - Auckland Central, New Zealand

Great resort for all the family, love the All Press Coffee Phil serves in the Lounge Cafe each morning while the kids collect their gear from the new Ski Conceige Storage great friendly chatty staff in there and then up the mountain, even went the wind kicks in everyone still having fun. wonderful time for a group fo around 11 kids and 8 adults the kids ranging from 4 - 16 all had fun and we adults felt safe that they could go skiing and have fun and if they need help the cardronna staff will be there to help them. Guys on the roads do a wonderful job too. Well done Cardronna you have happy helpful and great staff we will be back

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