Ski New Zealand
From CAD $2731
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
Hit the slopes of the South Island's Alps, home to New Zealand’s premier ski areas, all framed by lakes, rivers, forests, golden plains and that blue-ocean horizon. Then when the lifts close, Snow Machine turns the mountains into a full-blown music playground with apres stages up on the ski fields and huge Main Stage nights in town, stacked with artists from around the world. Best part? Your VIP passes are sorted, so you’re straight into the action with the extra comforts to match.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Included Experience
- Queenstown: Hop on our private transfer to and from all the ski fields. We’ll get you from A to B fast, so you can skip the queues and roll in stress-free.
- Queenstown: Yup, we're here to help things run as smooth as possible (not as smooth as you on the slopes though - that's not possible).
- Queenstown: This high alpine pass connects Queenstown and Wanaka and offers show-stopping views of the valley looking over the Wakatipu Basin. You'll also find a historic pub on the way, made popular by the gold-miners from the 1860s gold rush.
- Cardrona: Stargazing, gondola riding, snow-tubbing, champagne-sipping, and of course, skiing! There's so much you can do at one of the most iconic skiing locations in New Zealand - and that's where we'll begin spend today.
- Queenstown: This 'remarkable' spot in New Zealand is popular for its sun-filled bowls, world-renowned chutes and unique resorts. Whether you're a beginner, or a season ski expert, snowy fun is guaranteed here.
- Queenstown: Best tickets to the world's best slope-and-sound festival? Yep. Get ready for four days of back-to-back artists from around the world, plus access to every mountain après stage at The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. You’re also in for 3 nights on the Main Stage, raised viewer platform and priority festival entry. And when you need a breather? Private bar, heated chill zone, and private loos.
- Queenstown: Hop on our private transfer to and from the festival. We’ll get you from A to B fast, so you can skip the queues and roll in stress-free.
- Queenstown: A NZ ski-trip is incomplete without visiting the world-famous Coronet Peak AKA the original ski resort in the area.
Trip Details
Product Code: 41113
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only, Budget
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 216.2569A
Starts: Queenstown (Nz), New Zealand
Finishes: Queenstown (Nz), New Zealand
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2731 ($390 /day)
Itinerary
Hello and welcome to Queenstown (Tāhuna)! The mission is simple: snowy slopes by day and Snow Machine beats by night. Whether you’re a first-timer, cruising intermediate, or full-send expert, the terrain here has you covered and we’ll be riding three of the Southern Hemisphere’s best ski fields before diving straight into festival fun after dark. Tonight we’ll get you settled and your gear sorted, then it’s time to take Queenstown for a spin and soak up that pre-festival buzz with the crew.PLEASE NOTE: Ski Essentials and Equipment will be available to hire from a local store.
Accommodation: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
It's our first day hitting the slopes, and today we've set our sights on the Cardrona Alpine Resort. Ready to start sharpening up your skills, or attempting to find new ones? With 40km (almost 25 miles) of slopes available, plus the Southern Hemisphere's most extensive terrain parks & pipes, you'll be spoilt for choice. Powder white below and blue skies above, this is going to be legendary. Finally, we'll end the night at a local restaurant for kai with the whānau.
Accommodation: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Rise and shine, we’re hitting the slopes at The Remarkables today for snow, views, and big mountain energy. Guess what? We’ve got your VIP passes sorted for Snow Machine and it’s Day 1 of the Après Stages, so get amongst it. Tonight is yours to do your way, and if you’re keen for an epic dinner, opt into the Skyline Dinner Experience with alpine panorama views as the backdrop.
Accommodation: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Today we’re giving the legs a breather, not the adrenaline. Send it with a bungy jump, lock in an NZone skydive, or keep it cruisy and settle in with the crew. Tonight you can level up with a virtual trip to the Arctic at the Ice Bar, then we’re covering dinner before we roll into the Main Stage for another big night of Snow Machine chaos in the best way. Expect stacked sets, hands-in-the-air moments energy from first beat to last encore.
Accommodation: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
For those of you who can’t get enough of the powder, enjoy some free time and opt to head back up the mountain for more skiing/boarding, then roll straight into the Snow Machine Après Stage. Everyone else can dive into Queenstown, with plenty to keep you busy from the Tiki Trail to a legendary Fergburger, or even a day trip to Milford Sound. Tonight we’ll take our private transfer to Snow Machine Main Stage and back again, so you can skip the transport chaos and focus on the fun, with more VIP action waiting for you.
Accommodation: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Back to the slopes and it’s the final day, so we’re making it count. Today we’re heading to Coronet Peak, the OG ski area in the region, serving up unreal views over Lake Wakatipu between runs. Then it’s all gas, no brakes with the final Après Stage and the final night of Snow Machine, so squeeze every last drop out of it and finish the festival the only way you should, loud with the crew and living in the moment.
Accommodation: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Our time in the snow has sadly come to an end. From mountain laps to Main Stage moments, you’ve just banked the kind of festival memories that hit every time a track comes on. Time to head back to real life (rude), so swap numbers, lock in the group chat, and start plotting the reunion. Same time next year?
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
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