Whether you choose the snowy peaks of the North Island or the wide-open plains of the South, there's something for everyone in New Zealand.
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Learn to ski in Happy Valley, or sip a hot chocolate in New Zealand's highest cafe, Knoll Ridge.
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With New Zealand's longest ski season there's plenty of time for skiing, sledding and sightseeing at Turoa.
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With a free surface lift for beginners to far-reaching boundaries for uncrowded skiing, Treble Cone promises plenty of legendary powder.
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The closest mountain to Queenstown, the varied trails offer something for everyone, including night skiing at the weekends.
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Driving in winter is easy, just hire a car and set off at your own pace. Or, if you don't fancy driving, just sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery on one of the many shuttle buses that will bring you straight to the ski areas.
Every ski field is accessible by car and driving yourself means you can arrive or leave whenever you want. For more information on driving in winter, click here.
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Staying on the North Island? Buy one lift pass to access two ski fields - Whakapapa and Turoa - and tell your friends you skied on a volcano!
Staying on the South Island? Fly direct into Christchurch to ski the hidden gem, Mt Hutt, (just over an hour from the airport) or base yourself in Queenstown and discover The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. Drive a little further towards the stunning Lake Wanaka and you'll find Cardrona and Treble Cone ski fields.
Whether you're a beginner or expert, there's snow to suit everyone. Skiing in New Zealand is above the tree line so expect wide open alpine bowls of snow.
The average lift pass price for a day on the hill ranges from around NZ$65 in the club fields to NZ$100 at the more commercial fields. You can hire ski gear in the towns or on the mountain.
Explore wineries, epic film locations, adventure activities or spoil yourself with a trip to a spa. Check out the top experiences in the North Island, Queenstown and Christchurch - Canterbury.
