ITINERARY

DAY 1:
Welcome to New Zealand`s incredible South Island - the home of Middle Earth! Our New Zealand skiing vacation starts in Queenstown, New Zealand`s most famous resort town, set beside a stunning lake and surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Southern Alps. After settling into our accommodation - stylish villas that are an easy walk to the town centre, you`ll be free to explore the many shops and cafes of this vibrant town. We`ll meet in the evening for dinner at one of our favorite restaurants.

DAY 2:
The skiing begins! There are four world-class resorts within easy access of Queenstown and we`ll explore them all. Today will be a warm-up day and a chance for your coach to find out what your goals and development needs are. If conditions are right, we`ll head to the Remarkables Resort to enjoy the varied runs, wide bowls and backcountry steeps that characterize this resort. In the evening we`ll meet for dinner in Queenstown and then you`ll be free to check out the nightlife Queenstown is famous for.

DAY 3 & 4:
During days 3 & 4 of our New Zealand skiing vacation we`ll continue to explore the resorts around Queenstown, choosing whichever resort offers the best conditions on the day. We can visit Coronet Peak, the nearest resort to Queenstown, head back to The Remarkables, or take a short drive over a spectacular mountain pass to two more quality resorts. Your instructor will accompany you throughout the day providing you with tips and encouraging you to challenge your skiing. In the evenings there`ll be video coaching to help you further develop your technique.

DAY 5:
Today will be an optional activity day – choose from bungee jumping, jetboating or paragliding. Or, hit the slopes for another day of awesome skiing. In the evening we`ll take a short drive to our next destination: the laid-back resort town of Wanaka. Set beside yet another spectacular lake, Wanaka is a small but lively town that offers a good selection of cafes, restaurants and bars. We`ll be staying in luxury houses with spacious living areas and kitchens, breathtaking views, and modern décor.

DAY 6 & 7:
The three resorts surrounding Wanaka offer some of the best freestyle and freeriding on the planet. Treble Cone was recently voted the 3rd best resort in the World thanks to incredible backcountry terrain. Cardona, New Zealand`s most popular resort, offers wide slopes, some challenging steeps, and an extensive terrain park. Snow Park is the world`s only freestyle-exclusive resort and is a Mecca for those who are interested in freestyle skiing. We`ll explore each of these resorts during our five days in Wanaka. In the evenings we`ll enjoy some of Wanaka`s excellent restaurants, we`ll visit New Zealand`s most famous `pub`, we`ll soak in some luxury hot springs, and we`ll check out Cinema Paradiso, one of the coolest movie theatres on the planet!

DAY 8:
Heli-day! Enjoy a full-day of long powder runs in the mighty Southern Alps (we will fly on whichever day offers the best conditions). Heli-skiing is the ultimate for any powder lover, and if you`re going to do it, it pays to go in New Zealand where prices are lower than in most other countries. Those who do not opt for the heli day will enjoy another day of awesome skiing in the Wanaka region.

DAY 9:
Today is a rest day. We`ll take a spectacular four hour drive past emerald lakes, wild tussock lands and Mt Cook (the Southern Hemisphere`s highest peak) to arrive at our base for the remainder of the trip: a hidden region where large sections of the Lord of the Rings movies were filmed. Here we`ll stay in a remote mountain lodge.

Day 10 Jump in a helicopter for a short ride to New Zealand`s highest snowfall mountain. We`ll have the entire mountain to ourselves and will spend an unforgettable day accessing deep, untracked powder using snowcat transportation. Prepare for the best powder skiing of your life! In the evening we’ll enjoy delicious food, video coaching, pool and drinks back at the lodge.

Day 11
Our New Zealand skiing vacation ends in Christchurch or Queenstown, depending where your flight departs from.