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Ski New Zealand (With Snow Machine)

7 days
Start and end in Queenstown
4.7
6,314 reviews
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Plan your adventure:
Adventure & Adrenaline
Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Queenstown town center
    • Soak up pre-festival buzz with the crew
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local restaurant kai with the whānau)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Skiing/snowboarding at Cardrona Alpine Resort
    • Private transfer to and from Cardrona ski field
    • Dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Stargazing at Cardrona
    • Gondola ride at Cardrona
    • Snow-tubing at Cardrona
    • Champagne-sipping at Cardrona
    Landmarks
    Cardrona Alpine Resort
    Crown Range
  3. Day 3

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Skiing/snowboarding at The Remarkables
    • VIP passes for Snow Machine festival
    • Access to Day 1 Après Stages at The Remarkables
    • Private transfer to and from The Remarkables ski field
    • Private transfer to and from Snow Machine festival

    Optional Activities

    • Skyline Dinner Experience with alpine panorama views
    Landmarks
    The Remarkables
    Lake Wakatipu
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner
    • Snow Machine Main Stage performance (3 nights total, raised viewer platform, priority entry, private bar access, heated chill zone, private facilities)

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jump
    • NZone skydive
    • Ice Bar visit with virtual Arctic experience
    Landmarks
    Snow Machine Festival
    Ice Bar
  5. Day 5

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Snow Machine Après Stage access
    • Private transfer to and from Snow Machine Après Stage
    • VIP bar access
    • Priority entry (skip queues)

    Optional Activities

    • Skiing or boarding (return to mountain)
    • Tiki Trail exploration
    • Fergburger dining
    • Day trip to Milford Sound
    Landmarks
    Tiki Trail
    Milford Sound
    Snow Machine Après Stage
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Skiing/snowboarding at Coronet Peak
    • VIP access to final Après Stage
    • Access to final night of Snow Machine Main Stage (Night 3 of 3)
    • VIP festival access with raised viewer platform and priority entry
    • Private bar access
    • Heated chill zone access
    • Private transfer to and from Coronet Peak ski field
    • Private transfer to and from Snow Machine festival
    Landmarks
    Coronet Peak
    Lake Wakatipu
  7. Day 7

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Book VIP passes for future Contiki Festival events (e.g., New Years at Rhythm and Alps)
    Landmarks
    Rhythm and Alps Festival

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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Contiki

Platinum Operator
Rating
4.7(6,314 reviews)
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
88%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Contiki

  • Gabriele
    March 25th, 2026
    Led by James
    Was truly amazing, especially thanks to the lovely company of both the contiki crew and the group
  • Nigel
    March 10th, 2024
    Great experience for this tour.. would rate this as 5stars.. made new friends along the way

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Tour ID: 342527

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  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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