Haka Tours - 7 Day New Zealand South Island Snow Itinerary

‘Haere Mai’ … Welcome to New Zealand!

Your tour begins bright and early so you can enjoy a full day on the slopes. Located high in the Southern Alps, Centerbury's Mt Hutt Ski Field receives some of the lightest and driest power in Australasia. This large mountain has a lot of skiable hectares of great terrain suitable for all levels. Conditions permitting there is also back-country skiing down North Peak with a helicopter pick-up.

Included: Breakfast, Lift Pass

Accommodation: Tekapo Travellers Lodge 1 Night (or similar)

Today travel to the beautiful Lake Ohau, located between Christchurch and Queenstown in the foothills of New Zealand's Southern Alps. The Ohau Snow Fields offer exquisite dry powder and get you off the beaten track to experience the outstandingly beautiful yet stark landscape, some of the most spectacular mountain views in New Zealand and the awesome range of ski fields available on the South Island. 

Day 2 also has alternative field options in order to make sure that all experience levels are catered for, with Mount Dobson and Roundhill also offering amazing skiing and boarding. 

In the evening we drive to Wanaka, ready to start Day 3 bright and early.

Included: Breakfast, Lift Pass

Accommodation: Wanaka Travellers Lodge 3 Nights (or similar)

Treble Cone lies within the heart of the Southern Alps and offers stunning views across the beautiful lakeside town of Wanaka. The largest ski area on the South Island, spread over three large basins, there's plenty of exhilarating skiing and boarding terrain for all abilities. Renowned for dry power and its spectacular views over Lake Wanaka and Mount Aspiring, its location means reliable snow conditions as well as protection from the cold southerly winds.

In the evening, Wanaka is an après-ski haven, with endless choices of places to dine, drink and dance the night away.

Included: Breakfast, Lift Pass

 

Cardrona Alpine Resort is known among snow-lovers for inspiring terrain and dry natural snow. With 320 hectares of wide, undulating trails, open slopes, steep chutes and awesome terrain parks, there's something for everyone. Most of the mountain at Cardrona is serviced by chair lifts so access is easy and queues are rare. If you want to take a break from the slopes there's plenty of cozy cafes where you can warm up.

Included: Breakfast, Lift Pass, Dinner

Catch your breath and spend the day exploring Queenstown. Known as 'the adventure capital of the world' there's no shortage of exciting things to do - take it up a notch and go heli-skiing, or if you prefer to relax today, take a trip to stunning Milford Sound, the eighth wonder of the world.

Recommended Queenstown excursions:

Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Queenstown Travellers Lodge - 2 nights

Coronet Peak is the oldest and most developed ski area in the South Island. Spread across a broad mountain, the field is wide and sunny with an astounding variety of runs, and the on-field facilities are some of the best around. Everything is designed to ensure you make the most of skiing and boarding. Everyone can ski like a pro at Coronet Peak – there are dedicated slopes for first-timers, long, wide groomed trails and plenty of choice for more experienced skiers. Once you know the ropes, you’ll enjoy the vertical off the express quad, or exploring the rolling terrain with plenty of dips and drops for great variety. For boarders, Coronet Peak is a natural terrain park, full of endless hits and powder stashes.

Included: Breakfast, Lift Pass

Wide open trails, native kea, powder snow, spectacular views, sun-drenched terrain and unforgettable runs. There’s terrain here like you have never seen and if you’re willing to work your legs a little, you’ll discover super long off-piste runs. 

The Remarks (as it’s known to the locals) is set in a vast natural amphitheatre high in the rugged ranges at the eastern end of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu. Being so far up is a major plus, giving the ski field a long, reliable season – and the north facing aspect makes it a natural sun-trap. The highest ski field in Queenstown at 1943m, the Remarks has something for everyone, including one of the most memorable runs in New Zealand – the long, fast sweep called ‘Homeward Bound’.

Included: Breakfast, Lift Pass