NZ Ski Fields
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Snow Farm - South Island
Snow Play * Snow Shoe * Snow Ski * Snow Skate * Snow Fun!Play in the snow with fun activities for all ages and levels.Play - Build a snowman, go tobogganing and play in the snow ca... read more
- Email: info@snowfarmz.com
- Web: www.snowfarmnz.com
- Phone: 03 443 7542
- Location: Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka (35km from Wanaka and 55km from Queenstown)
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Cardrona Alpine Resort - South Island
Cardrona is the largest ski area close to both Queenstown and Wanaka, and is NZ’s favourite family mountain where everyone’s a VIP! With a fun-filled atmosphere, wide, open runs a... read more
- Email: info@cardrona.com
- Web: www.cardrona.com/winter/
- Phone: 03 443 7341 (Mountain) 03 442 4112 (Queenstown) 03 443 7411 (Wanaka)
- Location: Cardrona Valley, near Wanaka
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Mt Hutt Ski Area
This is New Zealand’s best ski resort! Voted three times in a row at the World Ski Awards, Canterbury’s big mountain is loved for its hospitality, high altitude, legendary runs, an... read more
- Web: www.mthutt.co.nz
- Phone: 03 308 5074
- Location: Mt Hutt ski area, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Coronet Peak
This is the locals' playground, at just 20 minutes from downtown Queenstown. Modern facilities, extensive snow-making, grooming and great learner slopes combined with roller coaste... read more
- Email: admin@coronetpeak.co.nz
- Web: www.nzski.com/queenstown/the-mountains/coronet-peak
- Phone: 0800 697 547
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Location:
Coronet Peak ski field,
Queenstown, New Zealand
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The Remarkables
Just 45 minutes’ drive from Queenstown, The Remarkables is where you’ll find your freedom. This is Queenstown’s big mountain with sunny slopes, wide bowls, fast chutes and terrain ... read more
- Email: info@nzski.com
- Web: www.theremarkables.co.nz/family/
- Phone: 0800 697 547
- Location: The Remarkables, Queenstown, New Zealand
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Mt Cheeseman - South Island
The second closest ski area to Christchurch (90 minutes drive), Mt Cheeseman offers open, rolling terrain and great beginner and intermediate slopes making this a good family and learners’ field. There is Lodge accommodation at the ski field (Snowline Lodge - ski in/ski out) and the mountain has a sunny aspect with groomed runs and off-piste terrain catering for all abilities. There are two T-bar lifts which provide access to the whole mountain; and a learners’ rope tow in a dedicated learners’ area.
read more- Web: www.mtcheeseman.co.nz
- Phone: 03 318 8794
- Location: Highway 73, Arthurs Pass, Central South Island, New Zealand
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Hanmer Springs - South Island
Just over 2 hours from Christchurch, surrounded by mountains, it could be another world away. Hanmer Springs Ski Area is situated on Mt. St. Patrick and is an easy 40 minutes drive from the alpine thermal holiday resort of Hanmer Springs. In a good season with lots of snow there is some fabulous skiing. The ski runs cater for all stages of skiers, but especially anyone of intermediate grade who'll literally discover a mountain of fun! While all the main runs are groomed there's still plenty of virgin snow left for the experts and the more adventurous to enjoy. Lodge accommodation available at the ski field.
read more- Email: info@skihanmer.co.nz
- Web: www.skihanmer.co.nz
- Phone: 03 975 1556 (in season only)
- Location: 17km from Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Fox Peak - South Island
Fox Peak offers a variety of terrain, with 4 rope tows and a platter lift. Skid Row – is 75m in length with a vertical rise of 10m, making it safe for children, sunny and close to the car park. There is a huge range of awesome trails for all levels and abilities. Hundreds of acres of natural snow combined with unbelievable silence, stunning views and plenty of space. Accommodation available at the ski field. Children 10 years and under ski free.
read more- Web: www.foxpeak.co.nz
- Phone: 03 686 0044
- Location: Fox Peak, nr Fairlie, off the Christchurch – Queenstown Hgway, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Temple Basin - South Island
Temple Basin offers a great variety of terrain spread over four separate basins. There are gentle slopes for complete beginners, adrenalin-pumping challenges for the expert, and everything in between. Floodlit slopes make night skiing a pleasure and if you haven’t tried it, go! Skiing at night is a unique and surreal experience! Lodge accommodation at the ski field.
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NOTE: The Temple Basin field is foot access only! The car park is beside State Highway 73, 4kms west of the Arthur's Pass Village. From it a well defined walking track takes you up to the Lodges and the Field. The walk takes 45 minutes in good conditions. A free baggage lift carries your gear up for you.- Web: www.templebasin.co.nz
- Phone: +64 3 377 7788
- Location: Temple Basin, Arthur’s Pass, Central South Island, New Zealand
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Porter Heights - South Island
Christchurch's closest ski area at just 89km away, with a short, easy access road make this a favourite. Whatever your ability, you’ll feel right at home at Porters. We’ve got gentle runs and easy lifts for beginners and kids, long cruising runs for the intermediates, and super challenging terrain for advanced skiers and riders. The Porters Community Park also offers a challenge for the more adventurous, and a great platform to progress your freestyle skills. There is a Beginners Carpet lift, an Intermediate Platter lift, a 4 Seater Chair lift and 3 T-bar lifts. FOR THE KIDS - Kids Programmes - for all ages - Special programmes include Holiday Snow Fun, Sunday Specials and Junior Ski School.
read more- Web: www.skiporters.co.nz
- Phone: 03 318 4002
- Location: Porter Heights Ski Area, Springfield, Canterbury
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Ohau - South Island
Just 17km off the main highway between Christchurch and the Southern Lakes, this is a family-owned, very friendly field with consistent snow. You can arrange accommodation at the Ohau Lodge at the bottom of the access road (bookings advised) or in nearby Twizel or Omarama. There are two learners areas, intermediate runs, plus fantastic powder skiing for those prepared for a little hiking! FOR THE KIDS check out the - Mountain Goats beginners program. Children 5 years and under ski free.
read more- Web: www.ohau.co.nz
- Phone: 03 438 9885
- Location: Off Main Hwy 8, between Twizel and Omarama, Canterbury
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Tukino - North Island
Tukino is a club ski field, operated and maintained by club members. The Tukino slopes are sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds and the field is often operating in clear weather when the rest of the mountain is blanketed in cloud. The field offers predominantly beginner and intermediate terrain and the wide slopes are crowd free, making it a great family option. Tukino offers ski lessons for anyone from beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders. Lessons are customized to take advantage of the local terrain and cater to the individual or group needs.
read more- Email: tukino_skifield@tukino.co.nz
- Web: www.tukino.co.nz
- Phone: 06 387 6294
- Location: Mount Ruapehu, Central North Island, New Zealand
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