Ready to hit the slopes?

Located close to many great ski fields, day trips up the mountain from Christchurch are fun, easy, and don’t require too much planning.

Alternatively, there is also the option to head down south and indulge in some of the best fields in the country for skiing and snowboarding.

This season is an exciting one as after a few years of lockdowns and no overseas travel, finally, the borders have opened up in time for keen ski bunnies everywhere to hit the New Zealand slopes. Ski fields and the local villages are expecting good numbers of international guests, which will hopefully give them a much-needed boost after a quiet few years.

So, if you are keen to get away for a weekend or week of snowy fun this winter, be sure to book ahead so as not to miss out. Time to get planning your 2022 ski holiday, here are a few fields to check out.

Local:

• Mt Hutt
• Porters
• Mt Dobson
• Ohau

A bit further:

• The Remarkables
• Cardrona
• Coronet Peak
• Treble Cone