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The South Island contains New Zealand’s premier resorts: Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Treble Cone, Cardrona, Mt Hutt, & fields in the Mackenzie region.
The ski resorts in New Zealand offer premier snow, the longest season in Australasia, and a variety of terrain. Discover the best places to ski and hit the slopes this winter. Check out our comparison of the different resorts to help you choose where to ski this winter. Many of the resorts are located within close driving distance of one another so you can ski and snowboard at all the resorts.
Cardrona Alpine Resort: Bring the family and a group of friends to ski and snowboard the mountain at Cardrona.
Treble Cone: Visit the largest skiable area resort in the South Island and ski and board the off piste terrain with amazing views.
The Remarkables: Go skiing, snowboarding, or tubing in the action packed resort offering a variety of facilities for all levels.
Coronet Peak: Shoot up the mountain on a short 20-minute drive from Queenstown to ski and snowboard the renowned terrain and snow.
Mt Hutt: Experience the awesome terrain mix for a variety of levels for a great winter experience just a 90-minute drive from Christchurch airport.
These premier resorts in the South Island are great places to learn to ski or perfect that turn. If you’re looking for a real challenge then try heli-skiing.
The greatest thing about a ski holiday in the South Island of New Zealand is that you have the choice of so many other things to do off the slopes. Why not visit a vineyard, take the kids for a fun family activity, soak it up at a spa or visit some of the scenic highlights.
Start planning your winter 2012 ski holiday to the South Island of New Zealand now. Mt Hutt and Coronet Peak are schedule to be first to open 9 June. Great skiing/riding on slope, with spectacular views plus great winter activities and holiday fun.
By Christina Hegele