Ski Tours New Zealand
Where you can ‘Ski Mountains not down-hill’
Example Itinerary
Learn to Ski or Ski Improvement
Mt Hutt The closest New Zealand Ski Field to Australia.
DAY 1: Depart Australia to Christchurch. Upon arrival transfer to the Methven area
(2 hrs approx).
DAY 2 to DAY 6: Each day will commence with a group lesson. Boots, skis and poles are included.
DAY 7: Depart accommodation after breakfast and transfer back to Christchurch Airport. If time permits (flight departure times can vary) a short sightseeing drive of Christchurch will be made. Return to Melbourne.
Queenstown can also be offered as a venue for this programme, but the price will be higher.
Ski Development for middle to advanced skiers.
New Zealand presents a varied range of ski fields, from full commercial fields to club fields which accept non-member participation. Within our team of KIWI experts we have a native of Christchurch who has skied most fields in the South Island at some time. As a past teacher in New Zealand he is also aware of the club and college ski scene and through personal contacts can access some venues outside the mainstream accommodation usually offered to visiting skiers. There is no one itinerary that would suit all enquiries. Therefore, each itinerary will have to be designed in consultation with the group organiser here in Australia, our office and our New Zealand based Outdoor Education contact. Fields vary in; style of accommodation, tow configurations, physical access and degree of difficulty. Consideration for alternative activities is also discussed, should weather conditions dictate a no skiing day or should the area offer other subjects relevant to the students study areas.
South Island.
DAY 1: Depart Australia to Christchurch. Transfer to ski field area and accommodation.
DAY 2 to DAY 6: Daily skiing and other related activities.
DAY 7: Depart accommodation after breakfast and transfer back to Christchurch Airport. If time permits (flight departure times can vary) a short sightseeing drive of Christchurch will be made. Return to Melbourne.
North Island
Actual day configeration will depend upon the actual airline schedule at the time and the carrier selected. At the time of writing a nights stop at Auckland was required either on the outbound or the return.
DAY 1: Depart Australia to Auckland and onward connection to Taupo. Upon arrival participants will be transferred to ski field area (Mt Ruapehu) and accommodation.
DAY 2 to DAY 6: Daily skiing and other related activities. This is a National Park and an ideal centre for the study of volcanic activity.
DAY 7: Depart accommodation after breakfast and transfer back to Taupo airport for flight to Auckland. Accommodation at Auckland airport transfer included.
DAY 8: Early flight to Melbourne. Transfer from accommodation included.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
New Zealand is known for its downhill, Australia more for its cross country – ‘must be something to do with the shape of the mountains’. However, the ‘McKenzie Country and Cardronna both offer the chance to enjoy quality cross country. Our McKenzie Country base is a private hut set up in an area only accessible by foot and 4 wheel drive only. Cardron offers resort style accommodation.
SNOWBOARDING
All fields in New Zealand cater for snowboarding and all major commercial sites offer instruction.