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At New Zealand Ski Packages we offer the best inclusive skiing packages which are customised for your experience and budget. If you are wondering where the best place to ski in New Zealand is, we have all the information you need on the best ski resorts in New Zealand and the best time to go skiing in New Zealand. Families with young kids and beginners are catered for with our best place to ski in New Zealand for beginners and great New Zealand Ski Holidays for Families.

You can also find the latest New Zealand Ski Season Dates broken down by resort, and key information on Ski Transport New Zealand. We have also provided a comparison of Queenstown Snow Packages vs the Wanaka Ski Fields so you can find the best ski resort for you.

We offer Beginner Ski Packages, Family Ski Packages, Queenstown Ski Deals or Wanaka Ski Packages. You can customise any package or choose to add on additional ski days or include top Queenstown winter activities such as Jetboating, Skyline Gondola & Luge, the TSS Earnslaw Cruise or AJ Hackett Bungy/Swing. Whatever you choose, one of our Top 10 Most Popular packages are likely to include a New Zealand Ski Package that is right for you!

If you wish to ski in Queenstown, read our complete guide to planning a Queenstown ski holiday.

Top 10 Wanaka Activities

Top 10 Wanaka Activities

For a small town, Wanaka is full of activities to keep you busy off the slopes. Try one of these top Wanaka activities to make the most of your down time.

Scenic Drives Around Wanaka

Scenic Drives Around Wanaka

Our favorite Wanaka scenic drives are: Mount Cook Village (5 hours return) Haast Pass and Blue Pools (2 hours return) Mt Aspiring National Park (2 hours return) Kawarau Gorge and MORE »

The Best Place to Learn to Ski in New Zealand – Cardrona

The Best Place to Learn to Ski in New Zealand – Cardrona

With so many world-class ski resorts to choose from, it can be tricky to decide which to visit. But for first-time skiers, one ski resort tops the list as the MORE »

How do I plan a family ski trip?

How do I plan a family ski trip?

A family ski trip in New Zealand can be the experience of a lifetime, with exhilarating days on the slopes followed by cozy evenings sharing stories over dinner. However, a MORE »

The Best Place to Ski in New Zealand

The Best Place to Ski in New Zealand

Choose your top ski destination here. Whether you are travelling as a family or solo – whether you are a beginner or an expert – New Zealand has the ski field for you.

The Best Time to Ski in New Zealand

The Best Time to Ski in New Zealand

There is a perfect time for every skier to visit New Zealand. Choose your ideal snow holiday time here!

New Zealand Lift Ticket Prices 2024 – (updated)

New Zealand Lift Ticket Prices 2024 – (updated)

Lift ticket prices for every ski field in New Zealand – newly updated for 2022!

What to Pack For Travel in 2024: The Ultimate Checklist

What to Pack For Travel in 2024: The Ultimate Checklist

With each passing year, travel can seem both easier–and harder. This 2024 travel packing list is a handy tool when deciding what to pack. It’s getting easier because there are now MORE »

Five Reasons Why Wanaka NZ Is The Place To Be This Winter

Five Reasons Why Wanaka NZ Is The Place To Be This Winter

There’s no two ways about it: Wanaka, NZ is achingly beautiful during the winter months, when snow-capped mountains reflect off the glistening lake. Many visitors feel like they could stay MORE »

New Zealand Ski Resort Transport 2023 – (updated)

New Zealand Ski Resort Transport 2023 – (updated)

How to get to the NZ Ski Resorts Coming to New Zealand for a ski holiday? Are you wanting to use New Zealand ski resort transport instead of hiring a vehicle? MORE »

Top 4 Queenstown Ski Resorts

Top 4 Queenstown Ski Resorts

The top 4 Queenstown ski resorts are: The Remarkables Ski Field Cardrona Alpine Resort Coronet Peak Ski Field Treble Cone Ski Field These four Queenstown ski resorts are all within MORE »

Queenstown Skiing Season

Queenstown Skiing Season

The Queenstown skiing season runs from mid-June to mid-October each year. Each of the four Queenstown ski fields announces its projected opening and closing dates in advance. However, these may MORE »

Cardrona Ski Packages

Cardrona Ski Packages

Our Cardrona ski packages are perfect for families and first-time skiers. These include: 7 Day Wanaka Learn to Ski Package 10 Day Wanaka Family Ski Package 10 Day Wanaka Learn MORE »

Our Favorite Queenstown Ski Packages

Our Favorite Queenstown Ski Packages

Queenstown is New Zealand’s most famous ski destination. Make the most of your stay with one of the 5 best Queenstown ski packages on offer. These are our 5 favorite MORE »

Queenstown Ski Pass Options

Queenstown Ski Pass Options

When booking a Queenstown ski pass for your snow holiday, you have many options to choose from. Flexible Queenstown lift passes valid at multiple ski fields give skiers the chance MORE »

Snowboarding in New Zealand

Snowboarding in New Zealand

The best ski fields for snowboarding in New Zealand are: Treble Cone Cardrona Alpine Resort Mt Hutt Coronet Peak The Remarkables Snowboarding in New Zealand is rightly popular. New Zealand MORE »

Where to Ski in New Zealand

Where to Ski in New Zealand

When deciding where to ski in New Zealand, you can choose between three major ski areas: Queenstown Wanaka Methven Queenstown and Wanaka are just an hour’s drive apart, and each MORE »

Our Top Restaurants in Wanaka – (recommended)

Our Top Restaurants in Wanaka – (recommended)

Though Wanaka is a small town, the restaurants in Wanaka are superb. There’s a lot more to Wanaka than mountains and a picturesque scenery. If you visit our bustling South MORE »

Wanaka in Spring: The Best Time to Ski in New Zealand (recommended)

Wanaka in Spring: The Best Time to Ski in New Zealand (recommended)

With the days getting longer and temperatures warmer, we think that one of the best times to ski in New Zealand is spring. Importantly with the changing weather system ‘one MORE »

Our Latest Queenstown Ski Accommodation Guide: 2022 Edition

Our Latest Queenstown Ski Accommodation Guide: 2022 Edition

Round off a perfect ski holiday with this Queenstown ski accommodation. Hit the slopes at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables before heading out to experience Queenstown’s vibrant après-ski scene. Or MORE »

New Zealand Ski Packages from Australia

New Zealand Ski Packages from Australia

Our New Zealand ski packages from Australia offer the perfect chance to experience the Southern Hemisphere’s best snow at a great bargain. Even when you add flights, skiing in New MORE »

Wanaka Skiing

Wanaka Skiing

Located just 45 minutes drive from Queenstown Airport, Wanaka is the perfect destination to enjoy the best skiing in New Zealand. Boasting two of New Zealand’s top ski fields, Cardrona MORE »

2024 New Zealand Ski Season Dates (updated)

2024 New Zealand Ski Season Dates (updated)

Find the 2020 opening and closing dates for all New Zealand ski fields here.

What is a good age to start skiing?

What is a good age to start skiing?

The right age to start skiing depends greatly on your family. However, choosing a good age to start skiing is key to a successful ski holiday. First, you must consider MORE »

Queenstown Scenic Drives

Queenstown Scenic Drives

Queenstown is surrounded by some of New Zealand’s most spectacular sights, which means there are many rewarding Queenstown scenic drives to discover. These are our favorite Queenstown scenic drives: Arrowtown MORE »

How to Grab the Best Queenstown Ski Deals

How to Grab the Best Queenstown Ski Deals

Plan an unforgettable ski holiday with a range of fantastic Queenstown ski deals. With four world-class resorts nearby, Queenstown is one of the top ski destinations in the Southern Hemisphere. MORE »

Top 10 Queenstown Activities in Winter

Top 10 Queenstown Activities in Winter

No matter the time of year, you’ll find countless Queenstown activities on offer. Located at the heart of the Southern Lakes ski region – the most popular ski destination in MORE »

Queenstown Family Activities – (recommended)

Queenstown Family Activities – (recommended)

So you’re heading to Queenstown and you need some family activities to do in Queenstown to keep you and your clan entertained. Thankfully, Queenstown has an impressive array of delights MORE »

Top Five Outdoor Activities in Queenstown – (updated)

Top Five Outdoor Activities in Queenstown – (updated)

You’ll find countless exciting outdoor activities in Queenstown, the Adventure Capital of New Zealand. The top outdoor activities in Queenstown are: TSS Earnslaw Cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm MORE »

How to Plan a Family Ski Holiday with Daycare

How to Plan a Family Ski Holiday with Daycare

Planning a family ski holiday in New Zealand with daycare is often easier than planning a ski holiday once your children are ready to learn to ski. Rather than trying MORE »

Best Family Ski Resort NZ (updated)

Best Family Ski Resort NZ (updated)

Every ski field in New Zealand has a different set of family offerings. These are the top 5 NZ family ski resorts, starting with the most family-friendly.

Queenstown Skiing

Queenstown Skiing

When you dream of skiing in New Zealand, you likely dream of the Queenstown ski fields and the town’s stunning mountain and lake vistas. Queenstown skiing is like no other MORE »

Design Your Own New Zealand Ski Package

Design Your Own New Zealand Ski Package

If you want to design your own New Zealand ski package, the sky’s the limit! From high-mountain runs to helicopter flights, you’ll be on top of the world. With special ski MORE »

 

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