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tours differ from others in that they are
tailored exactly to what you want from
your holiday - everything in the itinerary
is flexible! We specifically keep group
numbers small so that we can give you the
attention you deserve and create a truly
wonderful holiday. Why not get a group
of friends together and have a holiday
designed just for you? Or if there are
just a couple of you, you can join other
thrill seekers for an adventure and a few
new faces to chat about the days skiing
over a cup of traditional hot wine!
Club field skiing is a completely different
experience to the larger resorts – the
friendly, relaxed atmosphere, low skier
numbers – meaning no lift queues! – and
stunning views of the highlands make
for a unique ski experience. Our South
Island ski field tours are designed for
those who would like to encounter this
true kiwi ski experience – staying in
alpine lodges and on the mountain, ready
to hit the slopes for fresh tracks in
the morning. Although we recommend that
you are at least an intermediate skier
to get the most out of the tours, the
fields have been chosen specifically
as they offer something for every standard
of skier!
On day 1 we will pick you up from Christchurch
(either the airport or your own accommodation).
For the next 14 days you will stay with
our professionally qualified Sunshine
coach, who will be your personal ski
buddy and will arrange any additional
activities that you would like!
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From Christchurch we will drive to your
Lodge accommodation (see accommodation
information below…). Get settled in and
have a delicious home cooked dinner with
the other guests and your Sunshine World
Guide, and discuss the fortnight to come
over a few drinks!
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Get up early for breakfast in the Lodge
then head out to hit the slopes of Mt Cheeseman
(see mountain facts below…) where you will
ski for the day. Take a lesson on the mountain
to refresh your skills, or choose to ski
with our professional qualified coaches
who know the mountain and will guide you
to the best runs and hidden powder! Return
to the Lodge for the evening to compare
ski stories of the day over a home cooked
dinner.
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Ski Mt Cheeseman, return to the Lodge for
dinner and the night
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Free morning to explore the beauty of Lake
Coleridge. Travel to Broken River in the
afternoon for a floodlit evening ski session
that stretches into twilight. Dinner of
a kiwi mountain barbeque by the light of
the setting sun! Stay the night on the
mountain, the slopes at your door ready
for fresh tracks tomorrow morning.
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Ski Broken River, return to your lodge
for the night.
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Free day
| Day 7: |
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Free day
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Pick up from the Lodge, ski Mt Olympus.
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Ski Mt Olympus.
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Pick up from the Lodge, ski Craigieburn.
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Ski Craigieburn.
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Free day
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Free day
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Travel to and ski Porter Heights. For your
last evening, go out for dinner and drinks
at one of the fine local restaurants, to
muse over your adventures on the slopes
and say goodbye to your fellow skiers and
new found friends!
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Ski Porter Heights. Return to Christchurch
for the evening.
On your free days accommodation and meals at your
lodge are included, though of course you are free
to try out some of the local cuisine. You could
explore the surrounding area and take advantage
of the many activities on offer, take a trip to
shop and sight see in Christchurch city, or use
them to explore the amazing Franz Josef glacier.
If you’re still full of energy, take an extra day
or two skiing at one of the mountains included
on your pass (see below), or why not revisit your
favourite field?!
For a stunning experience visit the
Mountain of Aoraki (Mount Cook) - the
highest peak in the southern hemisphere
– stay overnight where you can watch
the peaks turn red in the sunset from
a panoramic restaurant, then head out
in the morning to walk the Hooker Valley
trail leading to breathtaking views of
the mountain and icebergs on the lake.
On the final days if you’re feeling
a bit sore after all that skiing why
not visit the relaxing natural spa at
Hanmer Springs, then explore Pukaiki
National Park and see the Pancake rocks.
Or for a simply amazing end to your tour,
visit Kaikora where you can watch whales
in their natural habitat from a boat,
plane or helicopter, swim with dolphins,
snorkel with seals and see the local
Albatross!
Mountain Facts:
The mountains included in the tour are
chosen because they provide something
for everyone – from those who haven’t
skied much to experienced powder hounds
looking to find untouched terrain, and
everyone in between! Your pass is valid
for all the mountains detailed here,
so if you would like to visit them on
your free days or have them included
in the tour, this can be arranged…
Mt Cheeseman
The ski field is a sunny east to south
east basin with open rolling terrain,
with great beginner and intermediate
slopes
Highest point 1846 m
Vertical descent 293 m
170 Hectares skiable terrain
www.mtcheeseman.co.nz
Broken River
Made up of a series of rolling bowls
‘BR’ has runs to challenge all levels
from cruisy groomed pistes to incredible
back country for experience riders.
Protected from the wind it catches
plenty of snow, making for some perfect
ski days!
Highest point: 1922m
Vertical Descent: 420m
www.brokenriver.co.nz
Mt Olympus
Unrivalled terrain for every standard
of skier! The relaxed atmosphere and
the southern facing slopes of this
friendly club field and low numbers
of skiers make it easy to find untouched
runs
Highest point: 2096m
Vertical Descent: 450m
60 Hectares skiable terrain
www.mtolympus.co.nz
Craigieburn:
A great intermediate field with a huge
ski area – the back bowl links with
the runs of Broken River which together
give over 300 hectares of terrain,
making one of the largest ski areas
in New Zealand!
Highest point 1811 m
Vertical descent 600 m
90 Hectares skiable terrain
www.craigieburn.co.nz
Porter Heights:
A spectacular end to the tour! Suitable
for all levels, Porter Heights boasts
stunning views of Mount Cook and the
Southern Alps. Good snowmaking and
grooming facilities mean there is something
for everyone, with one run an amazing
vertical descent of 600m!
Highest point 1840 m
Vertical descent 670 m
90 Hectares skiable terrain
www.porterheights.co.nz
Optional Activities
Each of the activities below can be
done in a day, or for an enhanced experience,
overnight accommodation can be arranged.
Or if you have any ideas of your own,
feel free to ask and we will do our best
to arrange them!
Visit to Kaikora:
• Whale watching
• Dolphin swimming
• Albatross safari, see www.kaikoura.co.nz
• Visit the French town of Akaroa
and Banks peninsula, see www.akaroa.com
• Hanmer Springs natural spa and
national park, see www.hanmersprings.co.nz
• Franz Josef Glacier: Half day
guided tour
• Full day guided tour, see www.glaciercountry.co.nz
• Mount Cook and Hooker Valley
walk, see www.mountcooknz.com
• Jet Boating
Ski days at:
• Mt Dobson – a complete ski experience
for all levels, all day sun and rolling
terrain with a natural half pipe. Highest
Point: 2110m, Vertical Descent: 415m,
400 hectare skiable terrain
www.mtdobson.co.nz
• Fox Peak – situated in the Two
Thumbs Range, Fox Peak boasts awesome
views of coastlines, mountains and lakes,
and night skiing on a full moon! Highest
Point: 1910m, Vertical Descent: 580m,
500 hectare skiable terrain
www.foxpeak.co.nz
• Roundhill – set above Lake Tekapo,
Roundhill is a great family field, with
rolling terrain and plenty of snowmaking
so there’s no shortage of snow! Highest
Point: 1620m, Vertical Descent: 255m.
www.roundhill.co.nz
• Temple Basin – a scenic walk
takes you to the sunny North West facing
basin. Excellent variety of terrain,
and the western weather systems bring
lots of snow. Night skiing also available.
Highest Point: 1923m, Vertical Descent:
430m, 320 hectare skiable terrain
www.templebasin.co.nz
• Hanmer: Right next to the thermal
springs, Hanmer ski field caters for
all with plenty of groomed runs and lots
of untouched powder. Friendly and spacious
with views of Mt Patrick and Nelson Lakes,
with lifts open till dusk and no queues,
Hanmer makes a nice overnight trip! Vertical
Descent: 310m, 52 hectare skiable terrain.
www.skihanmer.co.nz
Rental ski equipment, airport transfers
and accommodation in Christchurch for
days before or after the tour can be
arranged at additional cost. |
Lake
Coleridge Lodge: Nestled in an
alpine valley, the 1930’s lodge offers
spectacular scenery, and a huge log
fire to gather round on cold winter
nights! 
Quickenberry
Lodge: Delightful small lodge,
the Swiss owners combine the hospitality
of their country and the New Zealand
Highland ways to create a friendly
atmosphere and great cuisines! Above
the Rakaia river, Quickenberry offers
beautiful views and even free cooking
classes! 
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The
Burn: Boutique accommodation
in the Castle Hill Village, surrounded
by 5 lakes and rivers, the homely
lodge provide a relaxing “home away
from home” 