New Zealand Holidays

Once you holiday in New Zealand, you are spoilt for choice thanks to the fourteen commercial ski areas, heli skiing operations, 9 ski clubs, cat skiing options and many other back country skiing options. It also caters to both beginners and experts and has dedicated snowboarding and skiing trails for each group.

What is the approximate cost of skiing on a holiday in New Zealand?

The cost of skiing depends on the pass you take and also on the area where you plan to ski. The most expensive ski areas in NZ are Coronet Peak and Treble Cone that charge ninety three dollars and ninety nine dollars respectively. Other smaller commercial ski areas charge around sixty dollars. Going to a club field that has skiing is even cheaper. Normally, the price of a ski pass and the crowd varies directly. You can get better facilities and amenities with a more expensive ski pass, but you can perform less skiing.

To know where to buy ski passes, you can visit the official New Zealand holiday website or purchase them from many famous ski areas of NZ.

Benefits of skiing in New Zealand:
Big commercial NZ ski areas have world class facilities and amenities, modern snow making and snow grooming options and fantastic dining and residential options. Some famous ones include "Coronet Peak", "The Remarkables", "Treble Cone" etc. On the other hand, the small commercial ski areas have simple facilities like a rope tow and "T-bar lifts but have a better social atmosphere and better lodging facilities. They are also much cheaper.

Snowboarding:
Apart from skiing, snowboarding is also a popular activity in New Zealand. Snowboarding facilities are available in all ski areas and in some places are even better than the ski facilities.
The region of Ohau is famous for its snowboarding areas. Many people holiday in Ohau to get a taste of snowboarding action. The Ohau Lodge bar is another famous place that is well known for its party scene.

Another region famous for its snowboarding areas is Wanaka. Located near Queenstown, Wanaka is considered the epitome of snowboarding in New Zealand. The most popular snowboarding field of this region is called Cardrona and has trails and parks for amateur snowboarders and experts.

The best time to ski in New Zealand:
The skiing season usually operates from June to the beginning of November. The bigger commercial areas open in early June whereas the smaller areas open in late June. For powder skiing, the best time would be June and July where the temperature is colder but not too harsh. The best time to ski would be in August while the months of September and October throw up many options for skiing enthusiasts. The time to avoid skiing in New Zealand will be during the school holidays as areas tend to be very crowded during this time.

So what are you waiting for? Head to New Zealand for some downhill skiing and snowboarding action!