{"id":4066,"date":"2021-04-15T10:47:12","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T10:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=4066"},"modified":"2024-06-25T10:19:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T10:19:15","slug":"top-new-zealand-ski-holiday-destinations-you-wont-want-to-miss-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/top-new-zealand-ski-holiday-destinations-you-wont-want-to-miss-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Top New Zealand Ski Holiday Destinations You Won\u2019t Want to Miss This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">\r\n<p>Remarkable mountains, endless wilderness, stunning lakes, spectacular landscapes, and world-class road trips; the list of what New Zealand offers could go on and on.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, we already know that New Zealand is an awe-inspiring destination; take this as your official invite to learn why it deserves a spot on your bucket list come winter!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With the snow season kicking off around June, unique<em> apres-ski<\/em> culture and an abundance of resorts with runs suitable for every ability, New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to hit the slopes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As the Trans-Tasman bubble comes into place, it\u2019s the perfect time to dust off the passport post-pandemic and book your New Zealand ski holiday!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Destinations for Your New Zealand Ski Trip<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are just under 40 ski resorts spread across the North and the South Island which can make narrowing down the top destinations for your New Zealand ski holiday a little difficult.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Worry no more, with the help of our Local Designers, we\u2019ve gathered a list of the best resorts to hit this snow season, New Zealand-style!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cardrona<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-4070 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-4070\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104323\/karen-lau-Qagem-UBNtU-unsplash-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Families and those looking for easy access<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Close to: <\/strong>Queenstown and Wanaka<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Cardona sits in the heart of the Southern Alps, less than an hour\u2019s drive from Queenstown, New Zealand\u2019s capital of adventure. This ski resort is known as a local favourite for its perfect balance of everything: terrain variety, stunning views and great infrastructure. Sitting approximately halfway between Queenstown and Wanaka, Cardona is easily accessed by shuttle services from both destinations or by car.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>What\u2019s more, Cardrona pips New Zealand\u2019s other ski resorts to top of the list for its variety of runs, accommodating anyone from beginners stepping onto the slopes for the first time to seasoned skiers and ex-athletes!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Opening in early June and extending through to the third week of October, Cardrona is New Zealand\u2019s ultimate winter playground.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Top New Zealand Ski Holidays to Cardrona;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/3-day-queenstown-ski-package-1792016619\">3-Day Queenstown Exclusive Luxury Skiing Tour<\/a>*<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>*This trip comes with our Free Cancellation guarantee. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/free-cancellation-trips\"><em>Click here<\/em><\/a><em> for terms and conditions.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Don&#8217;t Miss Our Exclusive Offers! Subscribe Today!<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ultimate travel inspiration, local insight straight from our expert Local Designers and exclusive offers you won&#8217;t find anywhere else from Designer Journeys, sign up today! Don&#8217;t miss out.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Subscribe&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/subscribe&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treble Cone<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Powder snow and intermediate to expert skiiers<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Close to: <\/strong>Wanaka and Queenstown<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Instagrammers at the ready, Treble Cone boasts unrivalled views of Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring and the Southern Alps. As South Island\u2019s largest ski area, Treble Cone is famous for its uncrowded runs, legendary off-piste terrace and convenient location between Wanaka and Queenstown.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Home to New Zealand\u2019s highest annual snowfall, Treble Cone ski field is favoured amongst intermediate and expert skiers and snowboarders with over 90% of runs dedicated to this ability. Nevertheless, novices and beginners are well accommodated for with a learner area next to the base lodge.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No matter what ability you are, Treble Cone promises an unforgettable New Zealand ski holiday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Remarkables<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-4069 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-4069\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104309\/matthew-buchanan-uYbaI8qzPGM-unsplash-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Families and keen photographers<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Close to: <\/strong>Queenstown (closest resort to the city)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Just a half an hour drive from New Zealand\u2019s hub of adventure, Queenstown, The Remarkables Ski Area is one of the best places to learn to ski in the country. When compared to the likes of Treble Cone, The Remarkables is rather a small ski area but its impeccable views and assorted runs make up for its size.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A number one choice for families, The Remarkables boasts a huge learner\u2019s area as well as seven different parks to choose from. The terrain suits everyone from beginners to seasoned snow-lovers. Whether you\u2019re just here for the views, slipping into skis for the first time or planning your own downhill adventure, you\u2019ll find everything you could need and more here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coronet Peak<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"wp-image-4071 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-585x391.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/684;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"wp-image-4071\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15104456\/pierre-guerin-TtUGGwzflOA-unsplash-585x391.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>On-mountain accommodation and blue runs<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Close to: <\/strong>Queenstown<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Basing yourself in Queenstown on your New Zealand ski holiday is a great choice; The Remarkables and Coronet Peak are two great ski fields just a short drive away from the city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With spectacular roller-coaster terrain and blue runs for days, Coronet Peak suits intermediate skiers down to the ground with plentiful twists and turns to perfect their skills. What\u2019s better is that Coronet Peak is the original home of \u2018Night Ski\u2019: three nights a week, the mountains are lit up for an epic evening of night skiing and parties that continue \u2018til dawn.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Families with young children and beginners will gain confidence in no time at Coronet Peak with an abundance of group and private lessons offered on numerous slopes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mount Hutt<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Superb snow and families with young children (kids under 10 ski for free)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Close to: <\/strong>Christchurch (1.5-hour drive away)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sitting high on the South Island, Mount Hutt is known for its incredibly long ski season which takes you right into the Southern Hemisphere\u2019s spring. Equally as advantageous, the high altitude means great snow conditions and regular fresh powder throughout the season.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Voted New Zealand\u2019s best ski resort four years running, Mount Hutt boasts a great variety of terrain with suitable space for beginners, plentiful wide groomers for intermediates and of course, a great collection of off-piste black runs for the adrenaline junkies among us.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With kids under ten <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/skiing-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skiing for free<\/a>, Mount Hutt is a no brainer for families with young ones. 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