7 Day NZ Ski and Snow Highway Package (Mt Hutt, The Remarkables and Coronet Peak)

Plan an epic New Zealand ski trip with our 7 Day NZ Ski-Snow Highway Package. Ski Mt Hutt, The Remarkables and Coronet Peak with a flexible 4-Day NZ Ski Pass. This action-packed NZ Ski Snow Highway itinerary allows you to sample three different ski fields as well as take in scenic locations including Christchurch, Methven, Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo and Queenstown!

7 DAY NZ SKI-SNOW HIGHWAY PACKAGE Only AUD$2299 per adult

*Option to take this ski package in reverse, starting in Queenstown and finishing in Christchurch. 

Day 1 Christchurch

Arrive in Christchurch – New Zealand’s garden city! Collect your rental car from Christchurch airport and head off to discover the lively garden city.

Christchurch is a vibrant, energetic city where urban regeneration, creativity, and innovation thrive. Picture amazing street art, innovative projects, a booming hospitality scene and state-of-the-art architecture that is changing the way the city looks, feels and functions – all the while staying true to its heritage and traditional English feel.

Stay 1 night in Christchurch.

Day 2 Methven

Driving time Christchurch to Methven 96 km / 1.5 hours

Day one of your 4-Day NZSki Pass includes:

• Full-Mountain Lift Pass at Mt Hutt

It’s time for a day of fun in the snow at Mt Hutt. Just a 35 minute drive from Methven Village, this ski field is renowned for its big snowfall. Mt Hutt Ski Area, voted New Zealand’s Best Ski Resort 2015 – 2024 offers great natural snow captured in its south facing basin; combine that with 75 snow guns, and you are destined for some great sliding!

**Your 4-day ski pass is valid for Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, AND Mt Hutt, and your ski days do NOT have to be consecutive. The schedule outlined here is just an example of how you can plan your stay.**

Day 3 Methven

Day two of your 4-Day NZSki Pass includes:

• Full-Mountain Lift Pass at Mt Hutt

In the evening option to enjoy the views & skip the crowds as you relax at the foothills of the Southern Alps at Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa. Family Friendly. Pool & Spa Retreat. Swim Up Bar. Adult Exclusive Areas.

In the evening, unwind at Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa, located at the foothills of the Southern Alps. Enjoy stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere while avoiding the crowds. The facility offers a family-friendly environment, as well as exclusive areas for adults.

Day 4 Mt Cook

Driving time Methven to Mt Cook 260 km / 3.5 hours

Depart Methven and travel south to Mount Cook on the NZ Ski-Snow Highway. You will pass an amazing smoky turquoise lake, which is called Lake Tekapo, take a break in Lake Tekapo and visit the most photographed church in New Zealand – the famous Church of the Good Shepherd. Other attractions in Lake Tekapo include the spa complex Tekapo Springs.

Mount Cook Village is nestled at the base of the Southern Alps, offering stunning views of Mount Cook and its majestic surrounding. Towering at 3,724 metres, Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest mountain, but it shares the spotlight with 27 other mountains in this stunning range that exceed 3,050 metres, along with countless others that come close, all making up the famous Southern Alps.

The stargazing here is magnificent and stargazing tours can be booked – Aoraki Mount Cook National Park forms the majority of New Zealand’s only International Dark Sky Reserve.

Ski Touring and Back Country Skiing are incredible in this area, enquire to add to your package.

At 27 kilometres in length, the mighty Tasman Glacier is a powerful place to visit. It provides a landing place for helicopters making it one of the best places in the country for a scenic flight or glacier heli-hike.

Stay 1 night in Mount Cook.

Day 5 Queenstown

Driving time Mount Cook to Queenstown 361 km / 3.5 hours

Continue your journey as you travel through the dramatic Lindis Pass which links the Mackenzie Basin with Central Otago. Stop in Cromwell if you wish, where you can visit orchards to buy some delicious fresh fruit, fruit ice creams, juices and ciders. Continue on to Queenstown, option to stop in wine country along the Gibbston Valley highway to try or purchase a drop or two of top Central Otago wine.

Queenstown sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu among dramatic alpine ranges. With a vibrant downtown packed with fine restaurants and bars, and a lakeside promenade that’s perfect for watching the sunset or catching a sightseeing boat, you’ll never run out of things to do. And that’s before you even start your Queenstown skiing adventure!

Stay 3 nights in Queenstown

Day 6 Queenstown

Driving time Queenstown to Coronet Peak 16 km / 25 minutes 
Driving time Queenstown to The Remarkables 24 km / 45 minutes 

Day three of your 4-Day NZSki Pass includes:

• Full-Mountain Lift Pass at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables

Coronet Peak boasts spectacular roller coaster terrain, making it one of New Zealand’s most exciting ski destinations for snow lovers of any ability. It is Queenstown’s closest ski field — with night ski, fast lifts and great food.

The Remarkables mountain range is a true alpine experience, offering terrain and facilities to suit everyone from beginners to experts. Snowboarders will find plenty to keep them entertained as well! Ski the iconic mountain range, enjoy a first-class learner area, sun-soaked runs, Remarks Parks, and the Burton Stash for an unforgettable adventure.

Day 7 Queenstown

Day four of your 4-Day NZSki Pass includes:

• Full-Mountain Lift Pass at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables

Enjoy a spectacular day at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables.

Enjoy a meal in Queenstown this evening. Queenstown restaurants offer a range of cuisine, from contemporary New Zealand fare using the freshest local produce, to delicious ethnic food, quick bites for those on the go as well as vegetarian and vegan-friendly menu items with a focus on flavour. There is something for everyone, and every mood, in cosmopolitan Queenstown.

Option to add a private soak at Onsen Hot Pools! Onsen Hot Pools Queenstown, is a boutique day spa experience boasting idyllic private cedar-lined hot pools overlooking the Shotover valley.

Day 8 Depart Queenstown

Depart Queenstown at your leisure taking away memories of an epic New Zealand snow highway adventure.

Drop off your rental car and depart Queenstown.