New Zealand is renowned for its world-class slopes that attract skiers from all over the world.
What makes a luxury ski holiday in New Zealand unique is the combination of secluded spots, off the beaten track, more than great snow conditions, breathtaking landscapes, fine dining options, exclusive lodges, and the proximity to other experiences that are completely different.
Why You Will Love Spoiling Yourself With A Luxury Ski Holiday In New Zealand
The variation and hospitality are the main reasons why a luxury ski holiday in New Zealand might end up becoming one of the best trips you have ever had.
What about starting your day skiing on one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and ending it catching waves at one of our all-year-around surf spots as the sun sets?
It’s just one example of how you can change your scene completely during your NZ ski holiday.
Skiing on an active volcano is one way to enjoy your NZ ski holiday. Photo: www.snorkelstosnow.com
New Zealand is one of the few places where you can embark on a luxury ski holiday while it’s summer in most parts of the world. Add premium accommodation and warm Kiwi hospitality to this, and you’re guaranteed a luxury ski getaway of a lifetime.
New Zealanders have been named the friendliest people on earth – there are even blog posts that exist explaining what makes us kiwis so special.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the options that could make up your dream ski vacation in the Southern Hemisphere.
Dreamy Ski Destinations In New Zealand For Different Preferences
Turoa Ski Area is something special. Photo: www.visitruapehu.com.
A luxury ski holiday in New Zealand is extremely customizable. The destinations are spread out across the country and you’ll never be far away from a great alpine spot.
With that said, there are differences.
What destination that will end up becoming your favourite depends on the experience you’re looking for.
The Difference Between The Islands’ Ski Offerings
On the North Island, you’ll find Mt Ruapehu, home to two of our largest ski fields, Whakapapa and Turoa. Mt Ruapehu is situated within a World Heritage National Park and offers more than 1050 hectares of skiable terrain. The highest lifted point in the country is located here, as well as several volcanoes.
Mt Hutt, located on the South Island, has been crowned NZ’s best Ski Resort twice in a row. Photo:Tripadvisor
Ski as if the slopes were all yours. Photo: Mt Cook.
The South Island is the perfect place for heli-skiing experiences. Explore lesser known ski fields with your private guide. Check off your bucket list with an adventure trip to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and enjoy secluded off piste stops, exclusively accessible for you and your group.
Photo: Wanaka Tourism
Get to know stunning, secret places making you feel like no one else has ever been before. Enjoy quality ski fields at some landing sites above 2500m, impossible to get to without heli transport. Why not enhance the experience with a gourmet picnic lunch overlooking a glacier?
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Sleep, eat and unwind like a royal during your New Zealand luxury ski holiday
Minaret Station lets you explore places impossible to get to without heli, and enjoy your own wilderness terrain. Photo: Minaret Station.
The accommodation options for your NZ ski holiday include luxury lodges where you can have your own private backyard heliski adventure.
Literally.
At Minaret Station, you get access to private heli ski charters with pilots, guides and over 40 years of industry experience.
Beautiful Whare Kea Chalet. Can you picture yourself here? Photo: greatsmallhotels.com
You will love Whare Kea Chalet, a lodge set on the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park. You can only get here by helicopter, so if luxury and total privacy is what you’re looking for, Whare Kea knows how to set the ambiance. Beautiful accommodation for up to six guests and two staff, overlooking Mount Cook and Mount Aspiring, and all the comfort you can imagine and more will make your stay something out of the ordinary.
Other gorgeous alternatives where you will be able to unwind like royalty are Blanket Bay, Matakauri Lodge, and Mahu Whenua.
Matakauri lodge offers ideal winter views. Photo: The Denizen Navigator.
A selection of fine hotels you won’t feel like leaving
The selection of 5-star hotels is great. The Rees, Sofitel, Hilton and Eichardt’s boutique hotel and apartments, all located in Queenstown, are a few of my favorites.
I stayed at the Rees recently. The views. The food. The Service. The bed. If I didn’t have an important meeting the next day I wouldn’t have gotten up.
Eichardt’s Penthouse suite offers the ultimate luxury stay so comfortable that you will feel like staying. Forever. With 240m2 of spacious living areas, Queenstown’s largest private terrace, kitchens both inside and outside, spacious bedrooms, marble bathrooms, sauna, and spa, you won’t miss anything. Every single detail has been taken into consideration.
We could stay at this place forever. Photo: Eichardt’s Penthouse
Lodge at The Hills is another dreamy option where you will be more than happy. So are The Farm at Cape Kidnappers and Huka Lodge in the central North Island. And I could go on…
Fine dining in between the slopes that will make any gourmand happy
Akarua Pinot Noir has received several wine awards for its superior quality. Photo: queenstown.com
Being a foodie myself, the culinary experience is always important. Luckily you won’t need to compromise during your NZ ski holiday.
For a different experience, heli on to Fiordland Discovery for a spectacular lunch after your first runs down the mountains. I recently took an unforgettable overnight cruise that you can learn more about here. A picnic lunch on a glacier is another option, and Black Label has access to fantastic private chefs available on both the North and the South Island.
Queenstown offers delicious winery restaurants, such as Akarua and Amisfield. Other favourites in the same area are Botswana Butchery, Rata (owned by the Michelin Star NZ Chef Josh Emett), Jervois Steak House and Pacifica Fusion, Blue Kanu.
An Exclusive New Zealand Ski Holiday Is A Personalised Experience
Photo: Backcountry Access
We work with the most experienced guides and luxury transport and accommodation providers to be able to give you an amazing personalised experience. Combine your luxury ski holiday in New Zealand with a gourmet wine and dine-visit at one of our many vineyards, or if you prefer, with fly fishing, rafting, a bungee jump or something else.
Explore the lesser-known fields. Stay in your own private luxury property with concierge, a private chef, and all the service you may need. Ski on your own fields away from all the crowd. Get up close to our indigenous culture, while surrounded by gorgeous views of azure blue lakes, alpine peaks and beautiful off the beaten track slopes.
What is your definition of a dream ski vacation?
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