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Skiing & Snowboarding

Skiing & Snowboarding are one of the most popular Adventure Sports in New Zealand. Many people from different corners of the world come to New Zealand to enjoy its scenic beauty and participate in adventure sports like Skiing & Snowboarding.

About Skiing & Snowboarding

Skiing & Snowboarding are two popular forms of Adventure Sports in New Zealand. Snowboarding is the activity of getting down a slope which is overlaid with snow on a Snowboard which is tied to the feet of the rider utilizing a specific type of boot set onto mounted strap. The idea of Snowboarding was stimulated by Surfing, Skateboarding and Skiing.

Snowboarding was chosen as a Winter Olympic Sport in 1998. Different styles of snowboarding include the following :

  • Freeriding
  • Jibbing
  • Freestyles
  • Dry Slope
  • Free Carve

Snowboarding Competitions can be categorized into the following :

  • Big Air
  • Slope Style
  • Boardercross
  • Halfpipe
  • Rail Jam
  • Big Mountain / Freeride
  • Racing

Skiing is a kind of Adventure Sports where people move around over snow by utilizing Skis as gears. Skis are implemented alongside Ski Boots that tie to the Ski by means of a Strap. Skiing can be broadly categorized into two types which are Nordic Skiing and Alpine Skiing. Nordic Skiing is the older version of the two. Alpine Skiing is also named as Downhill Skiing.

Nordic Skiing can be subcategorized into :

  • Ski jumping
  • Cross country
  • Telemark

Alpine Skiing can be subcategorized into :

  • Freestyle / Newschool
  • Alpine Freestyle
  • Freeride / Freeskiing

Aside from the above categories, there are other types of Skiing in New Zealand such as the following :

  • Paraskiing
  • Adaptive Skiing
  • Dry Slope Skiing
  • Ski Touring / Back Country Skiing
  • European Style Mushing / Skijouring
  • Kite Skiing (Using Kites, Hang Gliders or Parasails)

Skiing & Snowboarding In New Zealand

Skiing & Snowboarding are popular forms of Adventure Sports in New Zealand and draw large number of tourists. Many Mountaineering Events take place in New Zealand round the year that feature Skiing & Snowboarding. The popularity of Skiing & Snowboarding in New Zealand is growing at a rapid pace. Temple Basin Ski Area and Helipark / Mount Potts are gaining popularity as Skiing Locations. The Ski Resorts of Wanaka and Queenstown are the most popular Skiing Locations in New Zealand. Ohau and Wanaka are the most preferred locations for Snowboarding in New Zealand. The ideal time for Skiing & Snowboarding in New Zealand is from June to October. For staying in New Zealand, you will get Hotels, Lodges, Chalets and other types of Skiing Accommodations.

Best Places To Ski & Snowboard In New Zealand

The Best Ski Fields in New Zealand are located in the following places :

In North Island :

  • Tukino
  • Manganui Ski Area
  • Whakapapa & Turoa (Mount Ruapehu)

In South Island :

  • Cardrona
  • Broken River
  • Craigieburn Valley
  • Coronet Peak
  • Fox Peak
  • Mount Dobson
  • Mount Cheeseman
  • Hanmer Springs Ski Area
  • Ohau
  • Mount Robert
  • Rainbow Valley
  • Porter Heights
  • Snowfarm
  • Roundhill
  • Snowpark
  • Temple Basin
  • Mount Lyford
  • Mount Hutt
  • Mount Potts
  • Mount Olympus
  • Terako Basin
  • Treble Cone
  • The Remarkables
  • Waiorau Nordic Area

Skiing & Snowboarding Operators In New Zealand

If you are interested to take part in Skiing & Snowboarding in New Zealand, then you can contact or visit the following operators :

New Zealand Adventure Specialists - Wellington

New Zealand Adventure Specialists has been organizing Skiing & Snowboarding Tours in New Zealand for a long period of time. The company arranges Glacier Skiing, Club Skiing, Heli Skiing & Snowboarding Tours.
Tel: +64 4 939 9323
Given below are the rates charged by New Zealand Adventure Specialists for its different Skiing Packages:

  • Copthorne Ski Packages – Rates start from NZD 175.00 pp.
  • Heritage Ski Packages – Rates start from NZD 210.00 pp.
  • Heli Park Ski Packages – Rates start from NZD 434.00 / Day.
  • A-Line Ski Packages – Rates start from NZD TBA pp.
  • Heliboarding & Heli Skiing - Rates start from NZD 825 pp.

NZski.com - Queenstown

NZski.com gives you the opportunity to book outstanding Skiing & Snowboarding Packages. You can also hire Equipments and Gears on rentals through this website. Most of the events are organized at The Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.
Tel: +64 3 450 1970

Ski Express

Ski Express is one of the leading Skiing Tour Operators in Australia and New Zealand. It also has operations in countries like Canada, USA and Japan. Package Rates start from NZD 894.00. They can offer you a spectacular Skiing Holiday in New Zealand. Ski Express also offers Free Mountain Tours and organizes Ski Passes.

New Zealand Surf & Snow Tours - Auckland

New Zealand Surf & Snow Tours offer top-rate Snowboarding & Skiing Tours at affordable Rates. Trips are available for all skill levels. You will get the opportunity to ski around areas in Whakapapa and Turoa. New Zealand Surf & Snow Tours was established in 2001. Tel: + 64 9 828 0426
The rates are as follows :

  • 2 Day Wicked Weekender - Rates start from NZD 245 pp.
  • 3 Day Midweek Getaway - Rates start from NZD 345 pp.

Ski Max Holidays - Sydney, Australia

Ski Max Holidays are the Ski & Snowboarding Specialists in New Zealand and Australia. It also has operations in USA, Canada, South America, South Korea, Europe and Japan. The company arranges Skiing Tours in the following areas :

  • Remarkables - Rates start from NZD 639 pp.
  • Coronet Peak - Rates start from NZD 579 pp.
  • Cardrona - Rates start from NZD 759 pp.
  • Treble Cone - Rates start from NZD 459 pp.
  • Whakapapa - Rates start from NZD 559 pp.
  • Mount Hutt - Rates start from NZD 609 pp.
  • Turoa - Rates start from NZD 559 pp.

The company also offers some attractive deals to the skiers.
Tel: (02) 9267 1655

New Zealand Skiing Fields offer Magnificent Vista, Clean Bright Snow and Marvelous Skiing & Snowboarding opportunities for all experience levels.



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