Best Ski Resorts
Can’t decide on where to go for a
ski holiday in New Zealand? The Powderhounds awards for the "Best NZ Ski Resorts" provide information on what we view as the best ski resorts and best towns in New Zealand. Here are some of our favourites regarding the skiing/snowboarding, nightlife, accommodation and tours in New Zealand.
Skiing / Snowboarding Best overall terrain:
Treblecone Ski Resort
Best steeps:
Ski Craigieburn
Best powder:
Craigieburn,
Broken River
Best general snow conditions:
Mt Hutt
Best off-piste:
Craigieburn Ski Area
Best backcountry:
Craigieburn,
Broken River
Best uncrowded slopes:
Broken River Ski Area
Best family resort:
Porters Ski Area,
Coronet Peak
Best lift infrastructure:
Treble Cone /
Mt Hutt
Best cruisers:
Ski Coronet Peak
Best racing run:
Mt Hutt Ski Field
Best terrain park:
The Remarkables
Nightlife Best après:
Queenstown /
Wanaka
Best nightlife:
Queenstown
Best selection of restaurants:
Queenstown
Accommodation Best luxury accommodation:
Oakridge Resort, Wanaka
Best mid-level accommodation:
Mt Taylor Lodge, Methven
Best budget accommodation:
Flock Hill Lodge, Cass
Shopping Best ski/snowboard equipment and clothing:
Wanaka
Best clothes shopping:
Queenstown
Best souvenir shopping:
Queenstown
Tours/Sightseeing/Adventure activities Best heliskiing/cat skiing:
Harris Mountains Heli-ski
Best sightseeing tour: Milford Sound Scenic Flight
Best adventure activity:
Shotover Jet, Queenstown