Skiing and Snowboarding Recreation

Rainbow Ski Area   (www.skirainbow.co.nz)  

A beautiful ski area in the Nelson Lakes area. Its wide, uncrowded slopes and well groomed trails provide superb terrain for beginner and intermediate skiiers, while advanced skiers can challenge themselves in the high powder runs and chutes.

SnowSmart   (www.snowsmart.co.nz)  

Skiing and snowboarding fitness plans that are tailored to your needs and delivered online for free. Register for your free firness plan to get started on your way to fitness on the slopes.

Ohau Snow Fields and Lodge   (www.ohau.co.nz)  

Located in the South Island of New Zealand, high above Lake Ohau, enroute from Christchurch to Queenstown. One of the most scenic ski areas in New Zealand with accommodation in the Ohau Lodge ideal for summer or winter.

HeliPark New Zealand   (www.helipark.co.nz)  

The freeski revolution is here! Helipark offers heli-accessed free skiing in 350 hectares of incredible backcountry terrain. You pick your own lines, you decide how many runs. HeliPark ensure safety, lunch and lodge accommodation are provided.

Ski Round Hill New Zealand (www.roundhill.co.nz)  

A New Zealand skiing and snowboarding resort and ski field. The range of ski areas makes Round Hill one of the best family ski resorts and snow boarding fields in the Queenstown area.

Mt Cheeseman   (www.mtcheeseman.com)  

Mt Cheeseman in a picturesque Ski Club operated Ski Field nestled in the Craigieburn Range of the Southern Alps of New Zealand.

Mt Lyford Ski Area   (www.mtlyford.co.nz)  

A commercial ski field, run in conjunction with the unique Mt Lyford Village and Mt Lyford log Chalets. Ideal for families but caters for more advanced skiers.

Disabled Snowsports New Zealand   (www.disabledsnowsports.org.nz)  

Providing adaptive snowsports programmes throughout New Zealand through a branch membership system. People with disabilities can access snowsports through their local branch of DSNZ.

Ski New Zealand   (www.skinewzealand.net)  

A guide to skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand, a unique snow sport destination with unbeatable panoramic scenery - big mountains, big snow and big sky.

Ski Masters   (www.skimasters.org.nz)  

The home of masters ski racing in New Zealand. Visit the site for event information, race results, news, photographs and more.

New Zealand Snowsports Instructors Alliance   (www.nzsia.net)  

Providing internationally recognised training and certification for new and existing snowsports instructors. Disciplines include ski, snowboard and telemark.

Downhill Ski Club   (www.skiclub.org.nz)  

Offers skiing or snowboarding for family and single members at two lodges: National Park township and Whakapapa lodge on Ruapehu.

Craigieburn Valley Ski Area   (www.craigieburn.co.nz)  

Located in the heart of New Zealand's Southern Alps, has achieved cult status amongst NZ's hottest skiers.

Gravity Sports   (www.gravitysports.co.nz)  

Gravity Sports Imports - skiing & snowboarding equipment New Zealand.

Freeze TV   (www.freezetv.com)  

So you like the snow? Freeze TV slips and slides its way through the world of snow, from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere, keeping you informed of all the latest action. Broadcasting every week on Sky Sport and Fuel TV.

Broken River   (www.brokenriver.co.nz)  

It offers an alternative to skiers and snowboarders who are looking to experience back to basics fun in the snow.

SRNZ   (www.skiracing.org.nz)  

Ski Racing New Zealand - Alpine ski racing, training, coaching and development programmes at national and international levels.

Mt Olympus Ski Area   (www.mtolympus.co.nz)  

Mt Olympus is a club Field in the Cragieburn range set in a wide south facing basin. It offers a variety of runs on uncrowded slopes. The southerly aspect means that Olympus tens to trap morelight powder than other nearby fields. The terrain is varied, offering challenges for skiers of all abilities.

Gnomes Snow Shop   (www.gnomes.co.nz)  

Snowboard rental, ski rental, ski and snowboard tuning.

Fox Peak Ski Area   (www.foxpeak.co.nz)  

A South Canterbury ski field covering 500 hectares and offering great skiing on weekends. For ski trails with freedom, silence, views and plenty of space, visit the Fox Peak ski area.

Powderhound Ski and Snowboard   (www.powderhound.co.nz)  

Skiing and snowboarding options are plentiful in New Zealand. From active volcanoes to hidden powder stashes there is a lot on offer for all levels of riders on two or one plank.

Mt Potts Cat and Heli Ski (www.mtpotts.co.nz)  

Located on a high country farm Mt Potts lodge is the home of Southern Alps Heliski and HeliPark NZ.

Pinnacle Ski Club   (www.pinnacleskiclub.org.nz)  

The Pinnacle Ski Club has two lodges, located on Mt Ruapehu on the Whakapapa ski field, and at Ohakune, near the Turoa ski field. Skiing in this area is seasonal, with snow falling between May and November and a regular season between late June and late October.

Hanmer Springs Ski Area   (www.skihanmer.co.nz)  

A smaller club field (ex Amuri Ski field) located in Hanmer Springs New Zealand. Small and friendly - relax in the great hot pools in Hanmer at the end of the day.

New Zealand Skiing and Snowboarding   (www.nzadventure.com/skiing.html)  

New Zealand skiing and snowboarding areas. Sensational heliskiing and Temple Basin Ski Area.