Ski New Zealand: South Island Snow Odyssey

If you’re an intermediate to advanced skier or snowboarder looking for an epic and diverse guided snow tour in New Zealand, we have the South Island's winter wonders all packaged up for you. Our expert guides will show you the ropes on both well-known and beautifully uncrowded slopes on this twelve-day snow tour which takes you to no less than ten epic ski/boarding areas: Mt Hutt, Ohau, Treble Cone, The Remarkables, Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Porters Alpine Lodge, Broken River, Mt Olympus/Temple Basin and Craigieburn. This exhilarating tour takes you from the slopes of the Southern Alps’ most iconic snow fields to the lesser-known but amazing Club Fields, small, private or family-owned ski areas where you can get into the snow with minimal fuss and maximum fun minus the crowds. We’ve got everything organised: your transport and transfers to the mountains, your accommodation, lift passes, breakfast, and an expert local crew ready to show you the best runs and powder stashes across the ten different mountains. We can also arrange your ski gear and clothing if you want to pack light. Add time away from the slopes to discover the South Island's best ski towns like Lake Tekapo, Wanaka and Queenstown, and time under the stars at the world's largest International Dark Sky Reserve, and you’ve got the perfect trip.Due to the nature of the terrain and use of tow ropes this trip is only suitable for intermediate to advanced skiers or snowboarders.The skiing/boarding takes place on a mixture of well-known ski fields with groomed snow and chairlifts to the small Ski Club Fields, small, private or family-owned ski areas where you can get into the snow with minimal fuss and maximum fun.While our Group Leaders will often join the group on the snow, due to the nature of the terrain and our clients personal ski run preferences they can not be with everyone in the group at all times.This trip is not suitable for beginners skiers or snowboarders as much of the snow activities are off-piste rather than on groomed slopes, and do not feature commercial chairlifts or gondolas.This trip stays in hostel-style accommodation, in shared dorm rooms generally with 4-6 beds but may be up to 10 beds and with shared facilities (private rooms are available on request).