Queenstown is the ultimate destination for adventure and thrill seekers and home to ski fields The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. Queenstown now has more than 130 bars and restaurants within 1 square kilometre for those interested in Apres Ski. The Remarkables is known for its friendly atmosphere, high altitude and north-facing sunny slopes. There’s something for everyone – plenty of space for beginners, dedicated freestyle areas, incredible big mountain possibilities and some of the best alpine views in the world.

A landscape of golden tussock, tumbling rivers and three awe-inspiring mountains, dual World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park is an incredible place for winter snow sports. The action centres on Mt Ruapehu, the North Island’s highest mountain. Two of its three ski areas – Whakapapa and Tūroa – are the largest in New Zealand, and boast some of the country’s longest ski runs with volcanic features and vast views, accessed by state-of-the-art lifts.

Mt Hutt in Christchurch has been voted New Zealand’s best ski resort five years running at the World Ski Awards. The Christchurch/Canterbury region has more ski areas than anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. The gateway city of Christchurch is now a lively hub for arts, entertainment and hospitality where almost every week locals can share new developments in their ever-changing city.

Situated on the edge of picturesque Lake Wanaka, Wanaka town is only 30-45 minutes away from the fantastic ski fields of Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone. Cardrona Alpine Resort is characterised by wide-open basins, with beginner trails, long blue runs and off-piste slopes. Treble Cone boasts the longest vertical rise, at 700 metres, with two basins to explore, The Saddle and Home Basins, it’s absolutely full of uncrowded, well-groomed slopes and abundant views of Lake Wanaka.

Rotorua is known for its geothermal activities and Maori culture. To warm up, head to one of the many hot water sprints, mud pools and enjoy a multitude of spa therapies to help you relax. On the shores of Lake Rotorua, you will find the Polynesian Spa, with almost 30 mineral pools filled from two natural springs – the acidic spring relieving aches and pains and the alkaline spring is said to nourish the skin.