Best Ski location in New Zealand for beginners?

Posted in June 24th, 2009

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kiwi_inaus said,

in June 11th, 2009 at 1:04 pm

Mt Ruapehu on the North Island is a good bet. You can get a day pass for beginners lessons (including equipment hire) for $95. There is cheap accommodation around as well.
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max said,

in June 11th, 2009 at 1:19 pm

A package deal is your best bet. Ski Express are the most well known one. This way everything is taken care of, including transport up to the mountains.

http://www.skiexpress.co.nz/ski-express/

Their deals are good value. Personally I'd recommend one of the South Island fields. All the major fields are pretty good for beginners.

Basing yourself in Queenstown is a good idea because it's a really nice place to be – although I'd recommend the Remarkables rather than Coronet Peak for beginners.

Ruapehu (in the north Island) has two fields, Whakapapa & Turoa. They're both okay but they have less reliable snow than the south island fields & outside of skiing there isn't much around there. Go south to get the full on skiing experience!
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