Tour some of the best club ski fields in the South Island
This is it: the ultimate guided New Zealand snow tour that will take you to the best South Island ski resorts and club fields! We have the South Island’s ski and snowboard highlights and hidden gems all packaged up for you! Our expert snow guides will show you the slopes and the tow ropes on this twelve-day snow tour.
This extensive tour samples New Zealand’s most popular ski fields before heading off the beaten track to lesser known club ski fields in New Zealand, loved by locals and pros alike. We’ll enjoy eleven mountains: The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Porters, Cardrona, Ohau, Treble Cone, Roundhill, Broken River, Mt Olympus/Temple Basin and Craigieburn; and we’ll visit New Zealand’s favourite winter destinations: Queenstown, Wanaka, Christchurch and Lake Tekapo.
With only 7 departures this season (end of July through to September), places are limited. Reserve your spot to shred the New Zealand club ski field slopes with just a $99 deposit! It’s best suited to intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders as you’ll be using nutcrackers and rope tows to climb the slopes at most locations. But don’t let this put you off – our expert snow guides are on hand to help, and most people adjust to using these tools after just a couple of runs.
Highlights include some New Zealand club ski fields such as Porters ski field – an off-piste heaven with one of the largest vertical drops in New Zealand; Craigieburn – a best-kept-secret amongst locals with wide open powder bowls and lofty narrow shoots. As well as the ever-popular Queenstown highlight – packed with more adrenaline-pumping activities than there are hours in the day to enjoy them.
The Snow Odyssey is a combination of our Snow Safari and Snow Explorer tours and is best suited for intermediate to advanced skiers/snowboarders as you’ll be using nutcrackers and rope tows to climb a handful of the slopes. Never heard of a nutcracker? Don’t let this put you off! Most people adjust to using these tools after just a couple of runs and our guides are on hand to help.
We’ve got everything organised: your transport and transfers to the mountains, your accommodation, lift passes, breakfast, two dinners and your tow gear. If you want to add on any extras like equipment hire or accommodation upgrades, that’s easy! Just click the add-on options when you book the tour and we’ll sort it!
Beginners – our Snow Safari Tour is more suited to your needs, but keep this tour in mind for when you’ve reached intermediate level!
Snow Odyssey Tour Tips:
- As the tour starts early in the morning, you can opt to stay at our accommodation in Queenstown the night before the tour – only having to walk downstairs on the day the tour starts makes for a stress-free morning. Likewise, you can book an extra night of accommodation in Christchurch on the last day so that you are not in a rush once we go our separate ways.
Tour highlights
The Best of South Island Skiing & Snowboarding
Visiting 11 mountains over 12 days, this is a mega-combo happy deal of club fields, back-country skiing and your favourite New Zealand ski resorts.
All the Good Stuff Included
Accommodation, transport, expert guide, lift passes, 12 x breakfasts, 3 x dinners, Tow gloves and harnesses.
A Day of Adventure in Queenstown
We’ve scheduled a snow-free day to enjoy some of the non-snow highlights of New Zealand’s adventure capital.
Tour itinerary
Queenstown | The Remarkables
Your adventure begins in New Zealand’s premier winter destination: Queenstown! At the eastern end of Lake Wakatipu, a vast natural amphitheatre hidden in the snow-capped rugged ranges awaits.
Queenstown | Coronet Peak
Stepping it up a notch, snowboarders will appreciate the natural terrain park that Coronet Peak provides – it’s full of endless hits and powder stashes – oh, and views!
Queenstown
Today’s a chance to rest your legs and get to know this spectacular adventure destination. Take the opportunity to bungy, jetboat, visit Milford Sound, or even heli-hike!
Queenstown to Wanaka | Cardrona
With 345 hectares of wide, undulating trails, open slopes, steep chutes, natural snow and awesome terrain parks, there’s something for all to enjoy at Cardrona. Let’s go!
Wanaka | Treble Cone
The largest ski area in the South Island is yours for the taking today, with plenty of exhilarating terrain and magnificent views. In the evening, Wanaka is an après-ski delight.
Wanaka to Tekapo | Ohau
Off the tourist trail, intermediates can zig-zag the ‘Luge’, while experts take on the ‘High Traverse’ and the ‘Escalator’. Think of it this way: Ohau = Oh! How awesome!
Tekapo to Christchurch | Roundhill/Mt Dobson/Mt Hutt
After spending the night in an International Dark Sky Reserve, we’ll be amped for the highest vertical drop in Australasia and one of New Zealand’s widest pistes. Bliss!
Christchurch to Springfield | Porters
We head off early to Porters where we’ll enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our accommodation for the next two nights boasts unrivalled views and an outdoor spa pool.
Springfield | Broken River
Consisting of two large bowls that catch the powder with steep basins, chutes and drop-offs Broken River’s terrain caters to the adventurous.
Springfield to Craigieburn | Mt Olympus/Temple Basin
We’ll pick the best mountain for the conditions of the day: Mt Olympus (‘Playground of the Gods’) or Temple Basin (founded in 1929 and still true to the pioneering spirit).
Craigieburn
For big mountain skiing, Craigieburn has a well-deserved cult following. If you like it steep and deep with wide open powder bowls and lofty narrow chutes, this mountain is for you!
Craigieburn to Christchurch
One last snow day exploring Cragieburn’s 400 hectares of skiable area before blazing a trail back to Christchurch and preparing to inspire all your friends with epic tales of your Odyssey.
What’s included?
- 11 x nights of high-end hostel accommodation (dorm share as standard)
- 11 x lift passes to 10 different mountains
- 12 x continental breakfasts
- 3 x awesome dinners
- Expert tour manager
- All transport & mountain transfers
- Rope tow gloves and nut-crackers
ENHANCE YOUR TRIP WITH ADD-ON ACTIVITIES AND UPGRADES
Your tour includes all the essentials but you can add extra wow-factor to your tour by adding on the activities and accommodation upgrades that suit you best.
LET IT SNOW
Departures July - September 2023. Secure your spot on the mountain today!
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Available dates
Only $99 to secure your seat unless you book within 45 days of departure. Once your spot is booked, you can log in and customise your tour with any extra experiences or activities up to 45 days before departure.
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