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Accommodation available for this tour:

Wanaka Bakpaka

The best budget place to stay in Wanaka, Wanaka Bakpaka offers awesome lakeside accommodation in the centre of town.

Private Holiday Homes

Ideal for groups of four or more people that want high quality accommodation but at value for money, our range of holiday houses in the centre of Wanaka are the ultimate choice.

Motels & Lodges

Located right in the centre of Wanaka, all of our mid-range accommodation options provide excellent value for money, clean and comfortable rooms, and convenience.

Craigieburn Lodge

Tucked away in the Craigieburn Valley, you will stay toasty and warm after a day on the snow, in our stunning alpine lodge with a big log fire and underfloor heating.

South Island Safari

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!

SKIING AND RIDING

Having a Blast at Cardrona Guests on our South Island Safari will get the opportunity to discover two very distinct areas of the Southern Alps, the commercial skifields of Wanaka and Queenstown, and the epic club fields in the Craigieburn Mountain Range.

The itinerary has been carefully calculated to minimise travelling time while still allowing for maximum coverage of the best ski areas in the South Island. After all, there are better ways to spend your spare time than sitting in a van right?

Lift Passes

There will be ten days on snow over the two week trip with the decision on which mountain to ride made daily. This is based on many variables including the groups ability 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.

Mountain Orientation

The best way to get to know the best runs, in the best ski areas in the South Island is on our fully guided tour. Our fully qualified hosts know the ski areas inside out and are there to ensure that you have MAXIMUM snow time with MINIMUM fuss. You can trust our guides to show you the slopes that suit your ability while at the same time challenging you as a skier or snowboarder and improving your skills.

Transport

Clients travel comfortably in our 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.

The NZ Snow Tours South Island Safari includes:

Personal tour guide, van and driver
10 day Southern Lakes & Craigieburn multi-mountain liftpass
7 nights Wanaka accommodation (your choice of accommodation)
7 nights Craigieburn private lodge accommodation
Daily mountain transport
Return Queenstown or Christchurch transfers

The 2012 price for our South Island Safari starts from $3295NZD.

NZ Snow Tours