Skiing New Zealand: Ski Wanaka ski resorts & Snowboard Wanaka ski resorts

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New Zealand's best Skiing & Snowboarding

Pure mountain air, crisp sunny days and breathtaking vistas. Australasia’s largest skiable terrain offers you the freedom to enjoy the best winter has to offer.

With six international ski areas to choose from and the largest heli-skiing area outside North America, Lake Wanaka offers something for everyone.

Lake Wanaka boasts four world-class ski areas – Cardrona Alpine Resort, Treble Cone, Snow Farm and Snow Park, with Coronet Peak and The Remarkables just an hour away, giving you the most varied New Zealand skiing and snowboarding experience. Whether you’re into fun family skiing, peaceful cross-country touring, adrenaline pumping off-piste, park jibbing or mind blowing heli-skiing, you’ll find it here in Lake Wanaka.

For the ultimate mountain experience stay on snow at Snow Park or Cardrona or ski tour to a remote backcountry hut and enjoy fresh powder turns as the sun rises.

Off snow the vibrant resort town has everything you need from ski rentals to mountain transport, cafes to accommodation, all delivered with genuine Kiwi hospitality.

More Information on Skiing & Snowboarding Lake Wanaka, New Zealand

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Heli skiing (4)

The Southern Alps that surround Wanaka are also renowned for heliskiing and heliboarding. From the Mt Aspiring region to Mt Cook, an immense expanse of pristine mountain snow is waiting to be accessed by local heli-ski operators.
Ski Areas (4)

Lake Wanaka is a complete snow sports destination. Our four alpine resorts, Cardrona, Treble Cone, Snow Park NZ & Snow Farm together cater for everyone in winter. You’ll find all you could want, from well groomed beginner slopes to thrilling off piste chutes & powder bowls;from adrenaline-pumping pipes culture to tranquil cross country skiing trails.
Ski Field Accommodation (on mountain) (1)

Wanaka has the only commercial on snow ski accommodation in the South Island. True ski in/ski out accommodation. Wake up and ski/board down to the lift from your apartment or the on-snow flash-packer accommodation.

Ski/Snowboard Rental (8)

Wanaka has more ski and snowboard shops than banks or traffic cops. All the latest gear, clothing and accessories with the best advice. Equipment hire can range from standard ski and snowboard rental through to executive ski/board hire - top of the range equipment that is new this season. All skifields also hire gear, from skis and boards through to extra cold weather clothing.
Ski Transport (5)

If you don't want to drive up the hill then there is a selection of transport options to get you there quickly and safely.
Touring Backcountry (6)

Wanaka has some of New Zealand's most experienced mountain guiding operations and offers a wide range of back country adventure, from ski touring to mountaineering, ice climbing and heliskiing. One of winter's most awesome experiences has to be ski touring in the spectacular mountain solitude of New Zealand's Southern Alps.