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Cardrona CORONET PEAK Just 20 minutes’ drive from Queenstown, Coronet Peak is so easy to get to and its facilities are world class. The terrain is diverse, appealing to all levels of skier. The Skiwiland Early Learning Centre is fully accredited and cares for kids from three months to five years and the Kea Club is fabulous for kids from five to 15. The Big Easy beginner’s area lives up to its name and, for intermediates and advanced skiers, head up the Coronet Express Chair for incredible views from the top. The M1 is an exciting run at a challenging 2.4 kilometres long with advanced skiers and boarders sure to head for the back bowls off the top. Make sure to visit on a Friday or Saturday night for Night skiing – it’s a real treat. Another bonus is that kids aged six and under receive a free lift ticket every day of the season. www.nzski.com/coronet
MT HUTT About 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, and 35 from Methven, Mt Hutt delivers an awesome ski and snowboard experience for the family. And to make it even more appealing the incredible Kids4free program is being offered again this year by Mt Hutt and Methven village. Kids 10 and under accompanied
by a paying adult, receive free airport transfers from Christchurch, free accommodation, free meals, return transport from Mt Hutt and Methven, and free day lift passes. Mt Hutt offers excellent ski and snowboard lessons for kids, as well as the Skiwiland Early Learning Centre for kids from three months to five years. New this year are three-day school holiday programs, or you can choose the five-day option if you prefer. www.nzski. com/mthutt
OHAU SNOW FIELDS If you want to combine an unforgettable family holiday with a snow holiday, Ohau Snow Fields is the place for you. Located in the idyllic Mackenzie High Country, the Snow Fields are 20 minutes’ drive from Lake Ohau Lodge. The Snow Fields prove that you don’t have to have massive amounts of terrain to have fun and -- serviced by three lifts — the runs here are sensational. The Mountain Goats Ski School is fantastic for kids who have skied before, and they even offer a Never Ever package for those who are absolute beginners. Have lunch on the deck while admiring the view up to Aoraki, Mount Cook and at the end of the day enjoy the incredibly friendly
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