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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 $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...
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...
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...
How Queenstown will steal your heart and Wānaka move your soul
I’ve always been envious of those who have yet to experience their first time, whether it’s the first episode of Schitts Creek or Breaking...
Our guide to the best après in Queenstown and Wānaka :...
It’s not just the Europeans that truly know how to après. Over the ditch in Aotearoa, the Kiwis have really embraced the idea that...
Why Queenstown and Wānaka’s new Michelin star restaurants matter
Queenstown and Wānaka just trumped Australia (not that it's a competition...though it is) with ROKI Collection's Essence Restaurant securing two Michelin stars in the...
SnowsBest went to Queenstown and Wānaka, here’s all the things we’d...
If you're hitting up Queenstown and Wānaka for some ski and snowboard action in 2027, then you'll be wanting our guide. Because flying blind...
