With the deepest, most reliable snow in the Southern Hemisphere and unbeatable panoramic scenery - big mountains, big snow, big sky and ski towns and resorts that know how to rock - you can experience these natural wonders and beauty of this Southern Hemisphere alpine wonderland by travelling on Bus'N'Ski New Zealand national ski routes.

With dramatic snow action to suit skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, New Zealand offers the ultimate winter break.

You can choose to ski or snowboard on the North Island skifields of Turoa and Whakapapa and the major South Island skifields in Methven (Mt Hutt), Queenstown (Coronet Peak and The Remarkables) and Wanaka (Treble Cone).

All major ski and snowboarding fields in New Zealand, meet international ski standards and are located near towns offering excellent range of accommodation to suit all budgets and are serviced by regular bus and/or air services.

Each ski town and resort have their own unique attractions, scenery and social events, like the Queenstown Winter Festival in Queenstown, the Ruapehu Mardi Gras in Ohakune to name a few.

Learning to ski or snowboard has never been easier. There are beginners' facilities on all mountains, with dedicated beginners' slopes at all ski areas. Everything you need for a fantastic day is available. Snow Schools are offering world class learning centres and products for both adults and kids.

You can start your Ski New Zealand experience from Auckland - travelling south on Bus'N'Ski Auckland to Queenstown ski route to Christchurch and Queenstown. On the way, you to ski or snowboard on Whakapapa or Turoa skifields located on Mt Ruapehu near National Park and Ohakune on the North Island's central volcanic plateau, before heading south to Wellington and Christchurch by bus and ferry where you can to ski or snowboard Mt Hutt near Christchurch - on the way. 

If starting from Christchurch, you can travel to the alpine resort town of Queenstown to ski or snowboard the Queenstown skifields of Coronet Peak and the Remarkables and the skifields of Cardrona and Treble Cone in Wanaka before travelling north to Auckland on the Bus'N'Ski Queenstown to Auckland ski route, experiencing Mt Hutt skifield near Christchurch and the North Island skifields of Whakapapa at National Park or Turoa at Ohakune on the way.