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Index:
North Island, Mt Ruapehu
- Whakapapa |
Turoa |
Tukino
Mt Taranaki - Maunganui
South Island, North Canterbury - Hamner Springs
| Temple Basin
| Craigieburn
Broken River
| Mt Cheeseman
Close to Christchurch -
Porter Heights
| Mt Hutt
| Mt Olympus |
Mt Potts
South Canterbury -
Mt Dobson
| Roundhill
| Ohau
Wanaka Region - Treble Cone
| Cardrona
| Waiorau Snow Farm
| Snow Park
Queenstown Region - Coronet Peak
| The Remarkables
Whakapapa - Mt
Ruapehu
 This is New Zealands biggest and busiest ski area, covering 400ha, of
skiable area with 43 runs that provide for a variety of skill
levels.
Ski Accommodation - Chateau Tongariro Turoa-
Mt Ruapehu
Close to Ohakune this ski area offers the perfect playground for
skiers and snow boarders of all skills and ages, with one of the largest
vertical drops in Australasia, natural half pipes and challenging runs and
plenty of dry snow through the season.
Ski Accommodation - Powderhorn
Chateau, Tairoa
Lodge
Tukino- Mt
Ruapehu
On the south side of Ruapehu this area has a lack crowds and is open to
skiers, boarders and alpine climbers, while offering a friendly atmosphere
and place for the adventurous.
 Maunganui -
Mt Taranaki
This area is on the slopes of Mt Taranaki that offers gentle skiing on the
lower slopes and something more extreme for the fearless skiers and boarders
as you head further up the mountain.
Hamner Springs
-
North Canterbury
The ski area is a small field suited for intermediate and advanced
skiers that want to get away from the busy commercial ski fields. It
is just 40 minutes from Hamner Springs giving you an opportunity to head
there to enjoy the thermal reserve after a days skiing or snow boarding.
Ski Accommodation - Albergo
Hanmer Fine Accommodation
Temple Basin - North
Canterbury
Temple Basin is at the heart of Arthurs Pass, covering a wide
variety of terrain on four different basins giving space for the beginners
as well as the adreniline junkies and more experienced skiers.
Craigieburn
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North Canterbury
The Valley Ski Area, is in the heart of the Southern Alps and
offers wide open powder bowls, steep narrow chutes and varied terrain
including the 600m vertical descent of Middle basin.
Broken River
- North Canterbury
Having three basins, five tows and no crowds Broken River is
a great place for skiers and snowboarders who want to get back to basics and
have excellent terrain.
Mt Cheeseman - North
Canterbury
Located in the Arthurs Pass area Cheeseman has a bowl with
both groomed and ungroomed piste including a learners area. It is
topped by Mt Cockayne and Powder Valley, offering plenty of piste steeps.
Kaikoura
Helicopters - offers some of New
Zealand's most breathtaking experiences. In just a few minutes you'll
be out in the whale watching area, or flying around some of New Zealand's
highest mountains. Available for
private charter, hunting, fishing, filming, Heli-skiing, climbers.
 Porter Heights
- Close to Christchurch
Great Boarder & Skier Terrain!
Porter Heights is one giant terrain park! With have tons of hits and bumps,
and wide open pistes for carving too!
Porter Heights is the closest ski are to Christchurch, only 96km from
Christchurch International Airport.
The lifts run up to valleys and take you to
two faces, Big Mamma and Bluff face which has one of the largest vertical
drops in New Zealand. Big Mama with 620 vertical metres and is
longest and steepest straight run down in the Southern Hemisphere.
There is daily transport from Christchurch and Greymouth
 Mt Hutt
- Close to Christchurch
The Mt Hutt ski area is nestled high on the eastern rim of the Southern
Alps it gives the skiers and snowboarders a spectacular view of the
Canterbury Plains and Pacific Ocean and boasts one of the longest seasons in
the Southern Hemisphere. Just one hours drive from Christchurch and a
stones throw from Methven, Mt Hutts village, the ski area includes plenty of
Black Diamond runs for extreme skiers and boarders as well as wide open
terrain for first timers and families.
Mt Olympus - Close
to Christchurch
The Olympus ski fields are off the beaten track, having low
skier numbers,
often allowing for trackless runs and open terrain.
Mt Potts
- Close to
Christchurch
Dubbed the new Spot X by a
visiting La Grave guide, Mt.Potts is New Zealand's only heli accessed
snowcat skiing experience. Join a group of no more than fourteen guests
skiing the steeps, powder, chutes and basins of Mt.Potts. Mt.Potts is the
highest ski area in the South Island and captures most of its snow from the
reliable Nor'West. Mt.Potts is only one hour's drive from Methven in
Canterbury.
 Mt Dobson
- South Canterbury
Mt Dobson is a friendly family owned ski area on the main
Christchurch Queenstown highway. They have areas suitable for the
families and beginners as well as challenging runs for the experienced
skiers and snowboarders. Kids have a great time on the HUGE learner's
slope
Roundhill-
South Canterbury
The Roundhill slopes are situated in the heart of the
MacKenzie country overlooking Lake Tekapo and the MacKenzie basin.
This area is perfect for beginners and those who want a relaxing days skiing
with it's wide gentle slopes.
Ohau-
South Canterbury
This ski field is a great half way point between Christchurch
and Queenstown. It has a variety of terrain including wide open
intermediate slopes, extreme shutes and a beginners area.
Tekapo
Helicopters ..... Tekapo Helicopters offers comfortable and affordable
Helicopter flights with Snow Landings in the Mt. Cook region.
 Treble Cone
- Wanaka Region
This ski area has more ski-able terrain than any other in the
South Island and covers 550 hectares as well as offering phenomenal views of
Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring. Not only does it offer some of the most
exhilerating runs in the country, it is also renowned for an abundance of
dry powder and has reliable snow conditions. Treble Cone has trails for all ages and skill levels as well as terrain
parks and natural and man made half pipes and terrain parks that makes it a
popular place for snowboarders.
 Cardrona
- Wanaka Region
The Cardrona Alpine Resort is located in the Cardrona Valley
between Wanaka and Queenstown in New Zealands Southern Alps. It is
known for its dry snow and wide slopes and steep chutes.
Waiorau Snow Farm
- Wanaka Region
The Snow Farm is a commercial cross-country ski area
located in the Cardrona Valley. It has trails that are groomed to an
international standard as well as offering ski hire and accommodation for
those who aren't day visitors.
Snow Park
- Wanaka Region
Located in the Cardrona Valley Wanaka this is New Zealands
first all-mountain freestyle Terrain Park. the park prides itself on
it's innovation, diversity and getting the rider out there to have
fun. They cater for this with New Zealand's first super pipe, half
pipes, a rail park and an extensive terrain park.
Inside New Zealand
Wilderness Adventures ......... Offering fast-paced shallow water
jet boating, thrilling scenic helicopter rides, classic backcountry bush
walks, hunting, fishing and exclusive heli-skiing, all within the stunning
World Heritage listed Mount Aspiring National Park.
Ski Accommodation Wanaka & Cardrona area - Click
Here
 Coronet
Peak - Queenstown Region
Just 25 minutes from Queenstown, Coronet Peak is Queenstown
origianl skifield. It has an
international flavour and is renowned for some of the best terrain in
Australasia because of its wide rolling variety or terrain. It hosts the Queenstown Winter
Festival and endurance races. Unique to Coronet peak is it's night skiing which takes place from July
to September every Friday and Saturday evening. It also offers a
Fun Zone demo centre and award winning ski and snowboard school to hone your
skills while out on the slopes.
The Remarkables -
Queenstown Region
This alpine ski area near Queenstown with a friendly and relaxed
atmosphere, has place for the novice as well as the adrenaline junkies and
intermediate skiers.
This varied field provides gentle runs for beginners through to challenging chutes for more experienced skiers and snowboarders.
Facilities for children include Skiwiland, tubing park, and a creche.
Inside New Zealand
Wilderness Adventures ......... Offering fast-paced shallow water
jet boating, thrilling scenic helicopter rides, classic backcountry bush
walks, hunting, fishing and exclusive heli-skiing, all within the stunning
World Heritage listed Mount Aspiring National Park.
Ski Accommodation Queenstown area - Click
Here
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