South Island Snowboard Safari, New Zealand

Trip Highlights

Come with us on our incredible South Island Safari - the ultimate two week snow tour through the best mountains the Southern Alps has to offer. Expect to go looking for freshies, exploring top-to-bottom runs at different resorts, and trying out park features at your own level of comfort. No matter what your level of riding is, you will definitely enjoy all that the ski areas on our South Island Safari have to offer. Join us for a truly unique experience and watch your riding progress dramatically!

If you're looking for a two week road trip in the snow without the hassle involved in organising it yourself, then this is the perfect option for you. The views from every run are scenically beautiful and the ski towns along the way are uniquely Kiwi.

Our South Island Safari is a fantastic combination of our Wanaka Adventure and Craigieburn Adventure. The tour departs Queenstown or Christchurch on a Sunday where your guide will pick you up from the airport or any accommodation close to the city. From there we will travel to our private accommodation in the mountains where you can kick back, meet some new friends, and get excited about your adventure.

Price Details

Price

From: NZD2990 per person (14 Days)

Price Includes

• Personal tour guide, driver, and friend
• 10 day Southern Lakes & Craigieburn multi-mountain liftpass
• 7 nights Wanaka private lodge accommodation
• 7 nights Craigieburn private cottage accommodation
• Daily cooked breakfast
• Dailly cooked breakfast
• Return Queenstown or Christchurch transfers

Price Excludes

Itinerary

There will be ten days on snow over the two week trip with a two days spare for shopping, relaxing, or checking out one of the many other adrenaline activities in the area. The decision on which mountain to ride is made daily and based on many variables including the groups ability level and wishes, and the current snow conditions and weather forecasts. Our South Island Safari liftpass is valid at twelve different skifields: Cardrona, Treble Cone, Ohau, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Snow Park NZ, Porters, Mount Cheeseman, Broken River, Craigieburn Valley, Temple Basin and Mount Olympus.

Clients travel comfortably in our Toyota Super Custom Hiace 4WD vehicles which are well equipped for mountain driving. Your guide is a commercially licensed driver and experienced in handling the expected road conditions. All of our guides are experienced snow enthusiasts with years of specific snow employment and a high level of knowledge of the local region and snow conditions. To ensure personal attention and maximise the unique experience, we limit the spaces available to only six clients per trip.

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Accommodation Details

Craigieburn Lodge:-
Tucked away in the Craigieburn Valley, our beautiful mountain lodge will keep you toasty and warm after a day on the snow with a big log fire and underfloor heating.

Situated on the main scenic route from Christchurch to the West Coast, our stunning Craigieburn accommodation is located in Castle Hill Village - less than a 30 minute drive to four of the six Craigieburn Ski areas. This is our own private lodge and is available exclusively to the clients on the trip. The open plan living area is comfortable and very spacious for the needs of our small group. It features a large lounge with a cathedral ceiling, a log fire, and a modern kitchen for guests to prepare their own meals. All bedrooms feature twin share accommodation in comfortable new beds, and with two and a half bathrooms there will be no long waits for a hot shower at the end of the day!

Despite its close proximity to Christchurch, Castle Hill Village feels very remote. It is surrounded by stunning, majestic, scenery which was used in the filming of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. There are no shops or facilities in the village itself so all supplies need to be bought in Christchurch before setting out for the lodge. There is a popular pub located in Springfield about 20 minutes drive away which we usually visit at least once during the week for a hearty feed.

Wanaka Lodge:-
Our brand new lodge in Wanaka is comfortable, warm, and spacious. It is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a beer after a fun day on the snow.

Located only 30 minutes away from Treble Cone and Cardrona, and just an hour away to Queenstown via the Crown Range Road, this warm two storey lodge features a modern kitchen, two bathrooms, four good sized bedrooms, and a drying room. With underfloor heating and a heat pump the last thing you will feel is cold after a long day on the slopes! The two living spaces include a cosy lounge room with a television and DVD player, and another sunny living area upstairs designed so that you can kick back and take in the spectacular views. Step out onto the balcony to enjoy the mountain scenery - this is the ideal place to reflect and enjoy the first beer of the day.

The lodge itself is only a five minute walk down to beautiful Lake Wanaka, and located just across the road from Sticky Forest which is filled with popular mountain biking trails. With only a 20 minute stroll in to the town centre you are well placed to take advantage of the lively nightlife that Wanaka has to offer.

Our Wanaka headquarters is our own private lodge and is available exclusively to the clients on the trip. All bedrooms feature single or queen size beds and are equipped with warm duvets and electric blankets. All linen is supplied and the kitchen is fully stocked with cooking equipment and utensils for guests to prepare their own meals. A complimentary cooked breakfast is served every morning.