5 must do’s in Queenstown this winter

Thinking about heading to Queenstown this winter? Think again. It’s a terrible place, full of delicious restaurants, over 150 licensed establishments packed into just...

Kamana Lakehouse – a new hotel in Queenstown you won’t want...

I didn't come to Queenstown to have fun. I came battered and bruised from an insane work schedule that saw me in five different...

The Aussie who calls Treble Cone her home mountain

Big Mountain Freeride World Tour skier Nat Segal calls Treble Cone, New Zealand her winter home. Here she writes for snowsbest. I first started skiing...

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...

Overnight winter cruise launches at Milford Sound

Fiordland’s luxury cruise operator Fiordland Discovery is preparing to launch Milford Sound’s only overnight winter cruise.  The boutique cruise operator – which offers unrivalled access...

Stan Walker to perform at Coronet Peak

Kiwi singing sensation Stan Walker is set to rock the slopes of Coronet Peak in a one-off performance on the snow. Stan, together with up-and-coming...

The Rees Hotel Queenstown wins Best New Zealand Hotel.

The Rees Hotel Queenstown Scoops the Pool – Lauded the ‘Best of the Best’ Winning Golden Trifecta of International Hotel and Tourism Industry Awards. The Rees Hotel...

The Rees: The Queenstown hotel you’ll never, ever want to leave

Endless, gorgeous lake views. Lush hotel rooms with all the little touches. A lobby that’s straight out of the pages of a magazine. I’d only...

Wanaka gets a makeover

Lake Wanaka Tourism has unveiled an exciting new brand evolution. Creative Director, Andrew Englisch was engaged to lead the project, working with the team...

When is too early to get excited for snow?

Expect snow in New Zealand this week. Yep, this week. One of our Facebook devotees alerted us to the snow forecast in New Zealand. Yes,...

7 things to love about flying to Queenstown airport to ski

Really, we could make this entire blog post about the views, the vistas, the landscape. Is there any other airport as stunning as Queenstown? You...

How Wanaka stole one Aussie’s soul

Tori Beattie reveals her affair with Wanaka. You know that one drop-dead gorgeous friend who’s good at everything and boldly proclaims so to anyone who’ll...

Heli ski and surf on the same day in NZ

Alpine Adventures launches a heli-ski and surf tour in New Zealand's South Island. Your ski/board bag is about to get tight. Pack your surf board...

8 reasons why you need to ski/board Queenstown this winter

Aussies love heading over the ditch to ski and board in New Zealand. It's close and easy to get to; the pricing is reasonable;...

Jucy opens new pod hotel in Queenstown in time for ski...

A new, low cost hotel capable of accommodating hundreds of visitors a night has opened in one of the country’s fastest growing tourist centres. 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,...
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