Ski Canterbury & The North Island

This 11 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Your New Zealand ski adventure begins in Auckland at Snowplanet, an impressive indoor snow park offering year-round skiing and snowboarding. Next, you'll journey to Rotorua to experience Māori culture and witness geothermal wonders before heading to Whakapapa Village to explore the extensive ski fields of Mount Ruapehu. Travelling south, you'll fly from Wellington to Christchurch and then to Arthur's Pass to ski at Porters Alpine Resort. Finally, your tour concludes in Methven at Mt Hutt, known for its wide-open terrain and spectacular views.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: 5 Day Lift Superpass with NZ Ski

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Included activity: Air New Zealand flight Wellington to Christchurch

9 breakfasts

Itinerary summary for: Ski Canterbury & The North Island

Day 1: Welcome to New Zealand
Accommodation: Grand Millennium Auckland

Day 2: Begin your New Zealand snow adventure with an indoor experience at Snowplanet
Accommodation: Grand Millennium Auckland

Day 3: Take a snow detour to experience Māori Culture
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 4: Explore the geysers before heading to your next ski destination
Accommodation: Skotel Alpine Resort

Day 5: Time to get outside and up the Whakapapa Ski Field
Accommodation: Skotel Alpine Resort

Day 6: Enjoy another snow filled day at Turoa Ski Field
Accommodation: Skotel Alpine Resort

Day 7: A rest day from the snow as you make your way to Wellington
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington

Day 8: Fly from the North to the South Island today
Accommodation: Arthurs Pass Alpine Motel

Day 9: Enjoy a day of skiing at a classic NZ "clubbie", Porters Alpine Resort
Accommodation: Brinkley Resort Methven

Day 10: Your final day of skiing is spent on a bigger playing field at Mt Hutt
Accommodation: Brinkley Resort Methven

Day 11: Drive from Methven to Christchurch and say farewell to New Zealand