Dust off your passports and your snow gear! The two-way trans-Tasman travel bubble is on, which means we are going skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand this winter!
To celebrate the long-awaited return of international travel, we’ve wrapped up our top picks of places to stay for an outdoor adventure snow holiday in Queenstown and Wanaka.
And the best way to make up for all that missed time on the mountains is with a 2021/2022 Ikon Pass which provides access to five resorts across Australia and New Zealand in 2021 and 2022, as well as a long list of Northern Hemisphere resorts this coming season. That’s up to three seasons skiing and snowboarding on the one pass!
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Queenstown
Queenstown is arguably New Zealand’s most exciting winter destination. Surrounded by towering mountains and positioned on the shore of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is a hub of adventure – thrumming with adrenaline and an omnipresent sense of fun. It’s the perfect base for skiing and snowboarding the nearby resorts.
QT Queenstown
QT Queenstown offers an eclectic mix of art, design and luxury with a strong focus on mountain town fun!
7 nights Twin Share in an Alpine King room
From AUD 2,250.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hrs prior to check in
Peppers Beacon
Situated next to pristine Lake Wakatipu commanding stunning lake and mountain views, choose from stylish hotel rooms, two and three bedroom suites and four bedroom penthouses.
7 nights Twin Share
From AUD 1,393.00
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to check in
The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments (main image)
Showcasing breath taking panoramic lake and alpine views, The Rees Hotel Queenstown is a sophisticated five star hotel located right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, an easy stroll to Queenstown’s town centre.
7 nights Twin Share in a Superior double/twin room
From AUD 2,225.00
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to check in
The Spire Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, The Spire Hotel offers contemporary five star accommodation within a lively precinct. A stay at The Spire merges exceptional service and impeccable style with genuine hospitality and inner-city vibrancy.
7 nights Twin Share in a Suite
From AUD 4,728.00
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to check in
Eichardt’s Private Hotel
With a premium position on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt’s Private Hotel is a Queenstown icon comprising seven indulgent Suites, four comfortably appointed Apartments, The Residence and The Penthouse. Eichardt’s is the only luxury lodge in central Queenstown and provides guests an exceptional base from which to explore the beauty and adventure of Queenstown.
7 nights Twin Share in a One Bedroom Lakeview Apartment
From AUD 10,315.00
Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to check in
Wanaka
Located in the spectacular alps of the South Island, visitors from around the world are drawn to the Wanaka region by its outstanding beauty and outdoor experiences. The stunning mountain and lakeside setting and proximity to Mt Aspiring National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Area, makes it the ultimate base for snowy winter adventure.
Edgewater Hotel
A great option for families, the 4.5 star Edgewater Hotel offers studios, suites and apartment accommodation rooms right on the shores of Lake Wanaka
7 nights in a Lake View hotel room
From AUD 1,608.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to check in
The Moorings
The Moorings Wanaka offers stylish, spacious 4.5 Star accommodation with lake and mountain views. Located next to the lake and just 2 minutes walk from the town centre.
7 nights in a Studio
From AUD 1,702.00
Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to check in
Belvedere Apartments
On the edge of town and a short drive to the ski slopes, this contemporary apartment hotel overlooks Lake Wanaka and the surrounding mountains.
7 nights in a One Bedroom apartment
From AUD 2,459.00
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to check in
Ikon Pass 2021/22 – on sale for a limited time
The Ikon Pass is your ski & snowboard pass providing access to the most iconic mountains in the world.
Maximise the Trans-Tasman Bubble with the Ikon Pass, which allows you to ski and snowboard Thredbo, Mt. Buller, The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Mt. Hutt over the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
2021/22 Ikon Pass: access 21 total days in Thredbo, Mt. Buller, The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Mt. Hutt over the 2021 and 2022 seasons
2021/22 Ikon Base Pass: access 15 total days in Thredbo*, Mt. Buller, The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Mt. Hutt over the 2021 and 2022 seasons
The IKON pass also gives you access to a total 39 incredible Northern Hemisphere destinations around the world including Jackson Hole, Aspen Snowmass, Deer Valley, Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, Revelstoke, Niseko, Zermatt and many more.
PRICING:
IKON PASS
Adult 23yrs+ AUD 1314.47
Youth 13-22yrs AUD 972.36
Child 5-12yrs AUD 419.73
Tot 0-4yrs AUD 196.05
IKON BASE PASS
Adult 23yrs+ AUD 959.21
Youth 13-22yrs AUD 735.52
Child 5-12yrs AUD 367.10
Tot 0-4yrs AUD 130.26
*Limited Time Offer – Save USD$100 on Child Passes when purchased with an adult IKON PASS. Maximum 2 children per adult.
Break your travel drought with something truly amazing.
Minaret Station Alpine Lodge is one of the most secluded and private luxury lodges in the world, with just four private chalets. Bordered by National Parks, mountains and Lake Wanaka, there are no roads at all leading to Minaret Station, so access is only possible by helicopter.
An incredibly special place, the lodge offers the perfect adventure for reconnecting with mates and loved ones across the Tasman as you explore the alpine wilderness of Aoraki/Mt Cook Glacier and heli-ski the Southern Alps.
Contact Mogul Ski World for exclusive offers and inclusions.