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Queenstown is home to New Zealand’s best ski fields. With four ski areas within easy access and offering quality snow and terrain for all levels of skiier and snowboarder, Queenstown is the ultimate ski holiday destination.
Located in the heart of the Southern Alps, Queenstown offers an unforgettable winter holiday experience. We have four world-class ski fields on our doorstep and a long ski season that runs from June through until October.
With direct flights from Australia and New Zealand’s main centres, getting to Queenstown is easy and you can be up the mountain or in our vibrant town centre in a matter of minutes.
Choose from a range of ski passes including single day, single ski area passes, to season passes allowing unlimited access to multiple Queenstown ski fields. Mountain transport is available daily and snowboard and ski gear can be hired downtown, on-mountain or delivered to your accommodation. For the ultimate convenience, choose a ski package which includes ski passes, gear hire, transport all in one!
Snow for All Abilities
A Beginner’s Guide to Skiing Queenstown
With not one but four world-class ski fields at its door, Queenstown is a winter paradise. Here is everything a novice needs to know, from where to...
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Family Fun Time on the Ski Fields
Located in the heart of the Southern Alps, Queenstown offers a true alpine experience, great snow conditions and a choice of four ski fields with...
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Ski Queenstown Like a Pro – The Best Advanced Ski & Snowboard Runs
Hunting for the steep and deep? Bored by anything that’s not a black or a double-black run? Lucky for you, Queenstown has some amazing terrain on...
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How To Prepare For An EPIC Backcountry Skiing Experience In Queenstown
Dreaming of cutting new trails across perfectly untracked powder this winter? Or maybe you’ve reached a certain point in your skiing abilities and...
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Experience Queenstown in Winter
Our Mountains
Queenstown is home to New Zealand's best ski fields, all within short a drive from our vibrant town centre.
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Off-Mountain Adventures
Known as the home of adventure, there's activities for everyone from mild to wild.
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Relax and Rejuvenate
Ease those aching muscles after a day on the mountain, or just relax, unwind and treat yourself.
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Five Reasons Why Queenstown is an Epic Winter Holiday Destination
Whether you have an appetite for adventure, you’re in search of fresh powder and a few brews, or you just want to get away from the everyday, Queenstown in winter is unlike anywhere else in New Zealand.
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Why Night Ski is One of Queenstown's Bucket List Activities
Amazing DJs, outdoor fires, fresh tracks, cold beer and hot pizza under the stars… it doesn’t get much more ultimate than spending a winter’s evening Night Skiing. Here are our reasons why Coronet Peak Night Ski must be added to your Queenstown winter bucket list.
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Five Reasons to go Skiing for a Long Weekend
Round up your mates for a long weekend, escape the everyday, and find some freedom on Queenstown’s ski fields this winter.
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Your local experts’ guide to the perfect girls’ ski weekend in Queenstown
Gather your BFFs and head south to Queenstown for an indulgent long weekend of midwinter fun. There’s never been a better time for skiing in Queenstown.
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Your guide to an epic boys' ski trip to Queenstown
The Queenstown ski fields are open. So, muster your mates and jump on a plane to Queenstown. Or sling those boards in the back of the car. It’s time for a Queenstown road trip.
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Mike Madden Gives Us the Lowdown on Backcountry Skiing in Queenstown
Mike Madden, owner and chief guide at Queenstown Mountain Guides, spends his winters exploring Queenstown's snow-covered mountains. Originally from the North Island, Mike discovered his true passion for mountaineering and skiing when he moved to Queenstown at age 20. Since then, Mike's worked and...
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10 Ways to Unwind After a Day on the Slopes in Queenstown
The fun doesn’t stop when you leave the ski field in Queenstown. Here are some of the top ways to unwind after a day on the slopes in Queenstown.
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