5 Day South Island Ski Tour from Christchurch - New Zealand's best club fields

Highlights

• Expert guides to show you secret spots
• Visit 5 different ski fields
• Small groups of 8 per tour
• Accommodation, transport & lift passes arranged for you
• Breakfast provided daily & some evening meals

Description

Escape the slopes of Queenstown to experience a true kiwi snow adventure, visiting the top club fields in the South Island. The Snow Explorer is a 5 day tour from Christchurch to four of New Zealand's epic mountains, considered by locals as New Zealand's best kept secrets. The club fields of Porters, Craigieburn, Temple Basin/Mt Olympus and Broken River boast awesome terrain and snow conditions, perfect for intermediate and advanced riders on the hunt for powder.

Club fields are small fields, privately owned by snow enthusiasts! You won't find big crowds at them but you will have access to a plethora of off piste terrain! 

With your transfers, passes, accommodation and some meals included everything is arranged for you to give you the ultimate hassle free trip. The guides are experts and will show you all the spots to hit as well as how to use the nutcrackers.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Christchurch to Springfield | Porters
Day 2 – Springfield | Broken River
Day 3 – Springfield to Craigieburn | Mt Olympus/Temple Basin
Day 4 – Craigieburn
Day 5 – Craigieburn to Christchurch

Package Includes

• All transport & mountain transfers
• 5 x lift passes to 4 x different mountains
• Expert tour manager
• Small groups of 8
• 4 nights accommodation (dorm as standard, private upgrade available)
• 5 x continental breakfasts & 2 x dinners
• Tow protection gloves
• Ski/snowboard hire (optional)
• Ski/snowboard lessons (optional)
• Helmet hire (optional)

Duration

• 5 full days

Departures

• Early morning departure each day for the ski fields
• Pick up from your accommodation
• Tours depart Christchurch on Wednesdays & Sundays
• Operates during winter (June-August)

Other Information

• Small groups of 8 per tour
• If you would like to upgrade your room from a dorm share to a private room you can do this at the checkout. Please note only 1 upgrade is required if you are travelling in twos
• A small bus is used with a trailer to transfer your luggage & gear
• If a mountain is closed due to poor conditions you will go to a different mountain if possible. Otherwise you will be refunded for your day pass
• The tour is suitable for intermediate to advanced skiers & snowboarders due to the terrain & nutcracker lift systems used
• Rental equipment is high quality. You will be issued with your gear on day 1 to use for the duration of your trip
• For a 7 day tour that departs Queenstown or Christchurch check out the Snow Safari

Normal Retail Prices

• Snow Explorer:
  • Adult NZD$1979.00
• Optional Extras:
  • Private Room Upgrade NZD$210.00
  • 5 Days Helmet Hire NZD$60.00
  • 5 Days Ski/Snowboard Hire NZD$205.00