Three family-owned ski fields delivering authentic skiing in New Zealand
There is something about skiing in New Zealand’s Mackenzie region that feels different from the moment you arrive.
This stunning destination isn't just about the...
New five-star resort in Queenstown opens in time for 2026 ski...
Queenstown just welcomed yet another five-star alpine resort, this time perched above the Shotover River just out of the hustle and bustle of downtown...
The $50m New Zealand ski resort “glow up” you need to...
If your feed has been flooded with mates at Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand this season, you're not alone.
They're having a serious moment...
A $32,000 a night hotel to open in Queenstown, as luxe...
An "ultra luxury" hotel on the corner of two of Queenstown's much used streets will open on September 1, the same month that the...
The SnowsBest Guide to Mackenzie NZ for skiers & boarders
We're so excited to introduce the gem of a region known as Mackenzie in New Zealand. Home to three independent family-owned ski resorts, the...
We’ve found Queenstown’s most charming winter retreat for skiers and boarders
If a ski and snowboard trip to Queenstown is on the cards for your winter season, we've found the spot for you - warm,...
Live like the snow queen/king you are in this Wanaka designer...
While Queenstown has been busy with glitz, glam and bustle, the lakeside "hamlet" of Wanaka, an hour's drive over the Crown Range in New...
How to do Wanaka NZ in serious celebriski style this winter
Lakeside ski towns are built for style, if you know how to utilise it. Bring those lake and mountain vistas into the home with...
Kiwi club fields, where weird things happen (in a good way)
I first heard about New Zealand’s club fields after too many late night martinis in a bar in the country’s carrot capital (and gateway...
Smells like snow spirit – the coolest Aussie/NZ alpine distilleries
A distilling revolution is taking place on the slopes of Australia and New Zealand and we’re so here for it.
When the chairlifts stop turning...
7 out of this world ski/board adventures in the southern hemi
From skiing in Antarctica to private skiing on a high country sheep station. Mark Daffey reveals the coolest ski and snowboard experiences south of...
There she blows: the rise and fall of cash torn Mt...
If I had to list my relationship status with Mt Ruapehu on Facebook it would almost certainly be: “it’s complicated”.
Despite its location smack bang...
Six of the best snow adventures with a twist down under
You don't have to have skis and snowboards on your feet to have an adventure on snow.
When the chairlift stops or it's a down...
Think you’ve skied NZ? Think again. Discover the Snow Highway.
if you think you've skied New Zealand before, think again. There's a brand new adventure awaiting you, and it ticks all the boxes for...
Sofitel Queenstown, the original grand dame hotel of the ski town
It's been a while between drinks for me at the Sofitel Queenstown in New Zealand's premiere alpine ski town. I first stayed at the...
The luxury lodge bringing sass to Queenstown’s wine scene
I’m glued to my chair in an underground bunker on New Zealand’s South Island, staring cross-eyed into a generous glass of Pinot Noir.
This is...
