You heard us fangirling about New Zealand’s new Snow Highway back in July. The sheer brilliance of connecting the best of the South Island’s ski resort in one incredible itinerary warmed us better than any schnaps could. And you can WIN the freshest ski adventure out there, thanks to ANZCRO! You can even enter right now.
The Snow Highway ticks all skier and snowboarder boxes on a journey from Ōtautahi Christchurch to Queenstown and Wanaka by way of Methven, Mt Hutt and Lake Tekapo.
New Zealand’s newest road trip route also helps get Aussie travellers out of their ski field slump. You know the ones; book Queenstown year-on-year-on-year. Now, they can broaden their horizons and take in more of the South Island’s “oh wow” landscapes while still including beloved Queenstown at the end!
‘Tis the ski-son
A road trip along the Snow Highway is one of thrills, spills (often), and good times. Less crowded mountains, different snow experiences, and even more spectacular South Island scenery make for an unforgettable holiday.
Snow Highway ski fields include:
- Mt Hutt Winner of the Best NZ Ski Resort award for seven years, Mt Hutt is close to Ōtautahi Christchurch, only an hour’s drive away. With its expansive skiable area, reliable snowfall and great pricing, Mt Hutt impresses.
- Mt Cook National Park Skiers adore Mt Cook National Park for its dramatic scenery and lengthy ski run (it’s New Zealand’s longest). Especially when adding ice cave explorations with Ski the Tasman Glacier.
- Queenstown & Wanaka World-class ski fields in Queenstown and Wanaka offer a dream line-up for skiers and boarders of all abilities. For learners and incredible backcountry terrain, The Remarkables is a total win. Family fave Coronet Peak, only 20 minutes from Queenstown, is the fastest way to get from your morning latte to the slopes. In Wanaka, Cardrona is a snowboarder’s paradise with excellent terrain parks. Treble Cone is fab for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Getting there
Air New Zealand operates daily services to Christchurch from Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Air New Zealand also offers up to 7x weekly flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Queenstown – perfect for the Snow Highway’s Christchurch to Queenstown itinerary. To learn more about Air New Zealand’s Tasman services, sign up for duo, their training and engagement hub here.
A snow bunny’s dream prize
Every ski and boarding snow bunny out there will be chomping at the bit to win ANZCRO’s incredible 8-night Snow Highway adventure holiday package for two in September. And it includes flights!
Valued at approximately $5,380, this is about as big as February news gets. If you’re the lucky winner, you’ll get:
- A flight from Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne to Ōtautahi Christchurch, flying with award-winning Air New Zealand. You’ll even have 23kg of checked luggage included for your puffer jackets, ski goggles, and finest après ski outfits!
- 9 days car hire with Ezi Car Rentals in a Toyota Rav4 2WD or similar
- 1 night at the Sudima Christchurch Airport in a Superior Room
- 3 nights at Mt Hutt’s Brinkley Resort in a Studio Room
- 2-day NZ Super Pass, valid at Mt Hutt
- 2 nights in Tekapo at The Godley Resort Hotel in a Standard Lakeview Room
- 2 nights at the Sudima Hotel Queenstown 5 Mile in a Superior Twin Room
- 1-day NZ Super Pass valid at Coronet Peak or the Remarkables
How to enter
Besides being over 18 and a registered travel consultant (T&Cs apply), you only need to put on your creative thinking cap and answer the following question and form below:
Yup, one simple entry, that’s it! Entering is a snow-brainer, really.
Discover more
To learn more about the Snow Highway, click ANZCROs dedicated web page here or to reach out to ANZCRO with questions or for support, email anzcro@anzcro.com.au.
Psst: let your creative juices flow, but be sure to enter the comp before 12 March!
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