Wanaka
#ThatWanakaTree Ski Town
Located at the southern end of Lake Wanaka in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand, Wanaka is another popular and picturesque ski resort town in New Zealand. Every winter, local ski lovers, tourists and pros flock into this lovely town to enjoy the nearby ski resorts along with the amazing winter vibes going on throughout the town.
Two Great Resorts
Surrounding Wanaka are two great New Zealand ski resorts, Cardrona and Treble Cone. This is where Snow Trainers run their Wanaka training courses and here’s why:
Home for the Winter Games NZ, Cardrona is renowned for its world-class freestyle park, an Olympic-grade superpipe and various terrains, meaning you can develop and train to become an all-round instructor.
Renowned for its legendary off-piste terrain, leg-burning long runs and also the unbeatable views overlooking Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps, Treble Cone offers you the playground to train and develop your freeride to the next level!
Getting Here is Easy
Travelling to New Zealand is easy from most major international airports in Europe, USA and Australia. There are plenty of connecting flights to Queenstown from most major cities in New Zealand and Australia. Wanaka is just an hour drive from the Queenstown Airport.
Queenstown
Adventure Capital of the World
Located on Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the Southern Alps, Queenstown’s scenery is breathtaking. Dubbed the “Adventure Capital” there is a vast array of adventure activities available to the adrenaline junkie all year around. Queenstown boasts a busy town centre with great nightlife and over one hundred busy cafes, bars and restaurants, all within easy walking distance from your accommodation.
Two Great Resorts
Surrounding Queenstown are two great New Zealand ski resorts, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. This is where Snow Trainers run their Queenstown training courses and here’s why:
Coronet Peak is the closest ski area to Queenstown and is Snow Trainers’ home base. Its steeps, bowls, and rolling terrain is easily accessible and makes for some of the most fun you can have. With extensive snowmaking facilities, high speed 4 and 6 person chairlifts, great teaching areas, and night skiing it’s a great place to ski, ride, and learn to instruct!
The Remarkables is renowned for its challenging off-piste terrain, great snow quality, awesome terrain park, and multiple teaching areas. The Remarkables also has The Stash, created by Burton Snowboards. The Stash combines natural features with natural materials to create a unique freeride terrain park. It’s a great place to work on your skiing and riding skills. Our trainers will take you to some of our secret stashes that are sure to blow you away.
Getting Here is Easy
Travelling to New Zealand is easy from most major international airports in Europe, USA and Australia. There are plenty of connecting flights to Queenstown from most major cities in New Zealand and Australia.
