Coronet Peak is one of the most popular ski resorts in New Zealand. It is located on the South Island of New Zealand, in the Otago Region. It is easily accessible from Queenstown via a sealed road and the journey from the Queenstown town centre is only 20 minutes.
Cardrona is one of our favourite ski resorts in New Zealand. Any snow holiday to the South Island of New Zealand is not complete without a visit to Cardrona.
So, you’re thinking about going skiing or snowboarding for the first time. You don’t really know what to expect. There are some things that people just don't tell you about when you're just starting out. It always helps to be a little prepared so here’s the real truth on what to expect which will have you shredding down the mountain in no time!
Here's our packing list for what and how to pack for your next snowboarding holiday along with some packing tips. You can totally use it as a ski trip packing list too, just swap out the snowboard gear for ski gear!
When it comes to skiing versus snowboarding, which is easier to learn? With her experience in both skiing and snowboarding, Christine shares her thoughts to help you decide which might be the best for you to attempt.
We’re getting off the beaten track to discover less known ski resorts around New Zealand. Here’s our inside scoop of Mt Dobson, located on the South Island, half way between Christchurch and Queenstown.
A behind-the-scenes look at our heroes on the mountain, ski patrol. Keeping the mountain safe so you can go about having epic adventures in the knowledge that if something goes wrong, they have your back.
Taking the time to get off the beaten track and explore New Zealand’s ski club fields will definitely be rewarding. In this blog we talk about visiting Mt Cheeseman on the South Island to understand the differences skiing and snowboarding at non-commercial ski fields.
If you had just one day to explore Cardrona Alpine Resort, where would you ride? Read on to find out what our ideal day would look like.
We recently visited Treble Cone Ski Area for the first time in about 4 years. Biased towards the more experienced rider, the steep and challenging terrain made for an awesome day out on the snow. If you want a "bit more", Treble Cone needs to be on your list for any New Zealand snow holiday!
Have you thought about visiting Nozawa Onsen for your next snow holiday? If so, check out this handy guide. And if you haven’t, then you may want to visit after reading about it here!
A handy guide to all the Australian ski resorts and their opening dates for 2018.
If you haven't already planned your winter getaway and are thinking of skiing or snowboarding in New Zealand's south island, here's a great infographic which gives a snapshot of all of the ski resorts in the south island including lift pass prices and the number of lifts.
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There's no other experience quite like it. I love hearing stories of someones first time skiing, mainly because they are funny but also because they end with a sense of achievement. Here are some stories from around the world of that very memorable first time including mine.
Are you finding it difficult to save money for travelling or just can't seem to get ahead? Well the answer is a budget! And if you're reading this then I'm guessing your goal is to travel more! Here's how to save money and travel more.
