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  • 2026 NZ Early Bird Ski Packages Are Here!

    Nothing beats a New Zealand ski holiday… except nabbing the best deal before everyone else does. After an epic 2025 season with plenty of snow, exciting new terrain, and endless Southern Alps vistas, demand for the 2026 season i [...]

  • Lift, Lap, Repeat – Spring Ski Pass Steals for Queenstown

    As spring edges closer and the days stretch longer, Queenstown is gearing up to welcome spring skiing in full swing – with whispers of the season’s best snow still to come. Starting 1 September 2025, Coronet Peak and The R [...]

  • NZ 2025 Season Is All Go!

    And some are saying the best start to the season in years… Lifts started spinning on Saturday 14th June, and skiers and boarders were treated to a weekend of bluebird skies, incredible views and some of the best early-season [...]

  • Grasshopper’s 2025 New Zealand Snow Season Outlook – June Update

    Fresh Snow This Week Builds Toward New Zealand’s Most Promising Season Opening in Years Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper Early season snowfalls have already shown their face in New Zealand and with some more snow on the hor [...]

  • Snow Machine Returns to the Slopes of Queenstown This September

    And this year, it’s bigger and better than ever! Ready to blend your dream ski trip with a world-class music festival this September? From slopes to stage, Snow Machine returns for 4 action-packed days of après, side parties, s [...]

  • New Season, New Cardrona: Countdown to Soho Basin’s Grand Opening

    Queenstown got its first snow of the year last Tuesday – a full two months ahead of schedule – and with Winter 2025 creeping closer, we have big news to share. Cardrona Resort is setting the stage for their biggest sea [...]

  • Top Five Things To Do In Queenstown This Winter

    Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, is calling your name this winter! Get ready for an epic season ahead by reading our top five recommendations to make the most of your trip. Night skiing at Coronet Peak.  Photo: NZS [...]

  • 2024 New Zealand Early Birds are here!

    Now in the Northern hemisphere… …What a start to the season it’s been! With a number of resorts across Japan and North America already receiving record November snow fall: It’s never too early to start plan [...]

  • What to do on and off the snow in Wanaka, New Zealand.

      We’ve pulled together some of our favorite things to do in Wanaka to make your 2023 winter unforgettable.     With such a diverse range of activities on and off the mountain, Wanaka has everything you need to ma [...]

  • Queenstown, your 2023 winter destination!

      Travelling to Queenstown is a bucket list adventure, especially in the winter. Make the most out of your 2023 ski season with our guide on some of Queenstown’s top activities to do this winter.   Known for being [...]

  • Queenstown – So Much More Than a Ski Destination

    If you’ve ever wanted to try skiing or boarding but not sure it’s your thing….or you want to get your partner hooked without breaking up……or you’re just a down right adrenaline junkie – Qu [...]

  • Handy information about Queenstown

    Queenstown is located in the heart of the Southern Alps providing magnificent mountains for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. There are four ski areas within driving distance, the closest being 20 minutes from town. The envio [...]

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