Australia & NZ Ski Resorts
Why would you go anywhere else in the world to ski when Australia and New Zealand has some of the best skiing and ski resorts in their own backyards. Within easy access from all of our major cities and located in the Kosciuszko National park and in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand, these ski resorts boast some of the best facilities in the world. Where else could you ski all day and never ski the same slope twice. These ski resorts create a warm and friendly atmosphere and provide an endless array of accommodation, entertainment and dining opportunities for even the most discerning traveller.
Resorts such as Perisher Blue offering a world class resort and a massive network of ski lifts is located only a two and a half hour drive from Canberra, or six hours drive from Sydney. Perisher is by far Australia's largest Ski Resort situated on over 1240 hectares. This resort offers skiing and snow boarding between different mountain villages over a vast range of slopes. The villages of Perisher & Smiggins offer facilities such as supermarkets, restaurants, newsagents and bars.
Thredbo ski resort is situated on 480 hectares and has no equal in Australia as its mountains lend themselves to every type of ski and snow enthusiast’s activities. The area known as Fridays Flat was designed and purpose built for beginners wanting to try skiing or snowboarding.
In New Zealand’s South Island you can base yourself in either Queenstown or Christchurch and then choose your skiing destination. Such fabulous ski resorts as Mt Hutt, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Cardrona, and Treble Cone are at your disposal. All are available within easy reach of quality accommodation in some of the most picturesque scenery in the world. The skiing facilities are absolutely second to none.
Jindabyne being set on the shore of Lake Jindabyne, has a stunning backdrop of snow capped mountains and is very popular as it is only a short drive from the ski slopes of Thredbo or Perisher.
Getting there is easier than you think when you can fly direct from all major cities to Canberra and then take an express coach or express shuttle service to any of the major ski resorts. There are also hire cars available if you prefer to drive yourself.
Should you require any further information please don’t hesitate to call one of our helpful consultants on our Australian freecall number 1800 815 378 or email us so they can assist you in arranging and making your skiing holiday in some of the best ski resorts in the world a memorable experience.
