Ultimate NZ Ski

International flights to/from the destination your trip starts and ends in are not included in the cost of the trip, and must be purchased separately. You can book these independently if you want to shop around for the best quote, or through your travel agent.

Any flights you take during your Contiki are included in the cost of your trip. On certain Australian trips we use planes to get you from A to B as quickly as possible, and all of this is included.

Depending on your nationality, you may require visas to enter Australia & New Zealand. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Contiki is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa (if required) to join a trip. Visa & other entry & exit conditions such as currency, arrival/ departure taxes, customs & quarantine regulations change regularly, so make sure you stay up-to-date before you travel. See here for more info: https://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/immigration-and-visas
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/visit
It is also essential that you have any necessary vaccinations & comply with all laws of the countries visited.

On our Australia & New Zealand trips, you can bring one bag or suitcase of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”), with a max weight of 20kg (44lbs) plus one piece of hand luggage suitable as a carry-on for flights.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and our team is what makes our trips the best. Our worldwide On-Road Team, locally based staff & network of Local Guides are all extensively trained & widely travelled, & are the best in the business. But we know it’s not just about training, it’s about passion & our team have it in their blood. 
Your Trip Manager is like your walking, talking guidebook – just for you. They plan your itinerary every day, organise your food and accomodation and book your Free Time Add ons, and because they know everything about where you’re going, you will too. Your Drivers are the experts on getting you from A to B efficiently and safely in Australia & New Zealand. They know their way around like the back of their hands & they’ll drop you at your door & unload your bags for you. Local Guides provide specialist knowledge when you need it, like when you’re journeying into the bush, and will always help you avoid the tourist traps.

YES. We have a dedicated Contiki ski rep who is on hand at all times on the mountains. They’ll be boarding with you in the day, booking and organising all your Free Time activities and showing you around Queenstown in the evening.

YES. Baggage weight restrictions do not apply as we are not travelling on a coach. Easy!

YES. You can rent all of the equipment and clothing you need.

YES. If you’re bringing your own equipment there is a storage in a dry room at the hotel. If you’re renting equipment, you can store rented equipment in the store overnight prior to each days skiing/boarding.

YES. There are many different options for lessons from beginner (first time), to moderate (have a bit of experience). Prices start from NZ$59 for a group lesson, see 2019 prices below. Lessons can be booked with the Trip Manager at the start of the trip.

It really depends on how often you would like to go up the mountains and what optional activities you would like to do. During the kickstart meeting on the first night your Trip Manager will detail all the activities available and discuss with you if and how you can fit them in.

The ski pass is valid for 4 days and it gives you access to the 3 main slopes in the region – Cardorona, the Remarkables & Coronet Peak. You’ll be taken up each of the slopes for a day by the Trip Manager, then on your final day you’ll have the option to choose which slope you would like to go up. See the detailed itinerary for more details.