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Ski New Zealand | with Snow Machine

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  • Length

    7 Days

  • Quality
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  • Starts in

    Queenstown (New Zealand)

  • Ends in

    Queenstown (New Zealand)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

    SEP 7, 2026 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Contiki sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).

  • Activity Level

    No Rating Provided These are tours that the vendor has not electronically communicated an activity level for. Contact us if you would like to know the activity level for any of these tours.

  • Language

    English

  • Guaranteed Date(s)
    Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).

    Yes

  • Special Interest(s)

    18-to-Thirtysomethings
    Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds.
    , Ski & Snowboard

From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$3,027.64
Includes $763.00 of included costs
  • • $410: Snow Machine 3-Day VIP Entry 2026
  • • $353: Ski New Zealand Plus 3 day Pass

Overview

Hit the slopes of the South Island's Alps, home to New Zealand’s premier ski areas, all framed by lakes, rivers, forests, golden plains and that blue-ocean horizon. Then when the lifts close, Snow Machine turns the mountains into a full-blown music playground with après stages up on the ski fields and huge Main Stage nights in town, stacked with artists from around the world. Best part? Your VIP passes are sorted, so you’re straight into the action with the extra comforts to match.

Visited During Tour

Queenstown (New Zealand)

Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices

The following are Ski New Zealand | with Snow Machine tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.

Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
Start Date  End Date  Bonus Offers From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price available on this tour date. Price is for the tour only, unless noted otherwise. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare, travel insurance, and more, are additional.
Guaranteed?
Yes means that that the vendor guarantees that tour date will occur. No means that the vendor does not guarantee the tour will occur on that date, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on that date in order to confirm it. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).
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Available for new bookings made starting 10/21/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

$3,027.64
Includes $763.00 of included costs
  • • $410: Snow Machine 3-Day VIP Entry 2026
  • • $353: Ski New Zealand Plus 3 day Pass
Yes
(Departure #20260907)
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 216-2569

Ski New Zealand | with Snow Machine

Contiki Tour Code 216-2569

Map of Ski New Zealand | with Snow Machine from Contiki
  • Day
    1

    Queenstown

    Hello and welcome to Queenstown (Tāhuna)! The mission is simple: snowy slopes by day and Snow Machine beats by night. Whether you’re a first-timer, cruising intermediate, or full-send expert, the terrain here has you covered and we’ll be riding three of the Southern Hemisphere’s best ski fields before diving straight into festival fun after dark. Tonight we’ll get you settled and your gear sorted, then it’s time to take Queenstown for a spin and soak up that pre-festival buzz with the crew.PLEASE NOTE: Ski Essentials and Equipment will be available to hire from a local store.

      Accommodations: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
  • Day
    2

    Queenstown

    It's our first day hitting the slopes, and today we've set our sights on the Cardrona Alpine Resort. Ready to start sharpening up your skills, or attempting to find new ones? With 40km (almost 25 miles) of slopes available, plus the Southern Hemisphere's most extensive terrain parks & pipes, you'll be spoilt for choice. Powder white below and blue skies above, this is going to be legendary. Finally, we'll end the night at a local restaurant for kai with the whānau.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
  • Day
    3

    Queenstown

    Rise and shine, we’re hitting the slopes at The Remarkables today for snow, views, and big mountain energy. Guess what? We’ve got your VIP passes sorted for Snow Machine and it’s Day 1 of the Après Stages, so get amongst it. Tonight is yours to do your way, and if you’re keen for an epic dinner, opt into the Skyline Dinner Experience with alpine panorama views as the backdrop.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
  • Day
    4

    Queenstown

    Today we’re giving the legs a breather, not the adrenaline. Send it with a bungy jump, lock in an NZone skydive, or keep it cruisy and settle in with the crew. Tonight you can level up with a virtual trip to the Arctic at the Ice Bar, then we’re covering dinner before we roll into the Main Stage for another big night of Snow Machine chaos in the best way. Expect stacked sets, hands-in-the-air moments energy from first beat to last encore.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
  • Day
    5

    Queenstown

    For those of you who can’t get enough of the powder, enjoy some free time and opt to head back up the mountain for more skiing/boarding, then roll straight into the Snow Machine Après Stage. Everyone else can dive into Queenstown, with plenty to keep you busy from the Tiki Trail to a legendary Fergburger, or even a day trip to Milford Sound. Tonight we’ll take our private transfer to Snow Machine Main Stage and back again, so you can skip the transport chaos and focus on the fun, with more VIP action waiting for you.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
  • Day
    6

    Queenstown

    Back to the slopes and it’s the final day, so we’re making it count. Today we’re heading to Coronet Peak, the OG ski area in the region, serving up unreal views over Lake Wakatipu between runs. Then it’s all gas, no brakes with the final Après Stage and the final night of Snow Machine, so squeeze every last drop out of it and finish the festival the only way you should, loud with the crew and living in the moment.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Nomads Hostel (or similar)
  • Day
    7

    Queenstown

    Our time in the snow has sadly come to an end. From mountain laps to Main Stage moments, you’ve just banked the kind of festival memories that hit every time a track comes on. Time to head back to real life (rude), so swap numbers, lock in the group chat, and start plotting the reunion. Same time next year?

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
More Details

Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Ski New Zealand | with Snow Machine tour:

Travelers Notes

* NEW ZEALAND: USA passport holders require a visa for New Zealand. Visa must be obtained prior to departure. We recommend applying 60 days prior to departure. * IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.* DAY 1: Trip starts in Queenstown at 5pm and ends in Queenstown at 10am. Kick-start meeting will be held at 5pm on the first night the trip starts.* DAY 7: Departure flights are able to be booked any time the final day of the trip as the last day end on check-out of the hotel. * LUGGAGE: Baggage is restricted to one reasonable sized suitcase with max. weight of 20kg plus one day bag or small backpack. Guests are additionally permitted to bring there own ski/board equipment.
Pricing listed above for tours is per person, in US Dollars, and is based on double occupancy. Pricing may change for other occupancy types. Pricing is based on the last time the vendor electronically sent us pricing data, which varies by vendor (usually occurs overnight or multiple times throughout each day). Pricing and availability are subject to change and must be confirmed by one of our travel advisors, who can contact the vendor to do so. Intra-vacation air (also referred to as internal air) is usually based on economy class seating (do not assume otherwise, unless explicity noted otherwise) and may be 100% non-refundable at time of final payment. Air quotes (including intra-vacation airfare) may be subject to change until final payment has been received by the vendor. Flight confirmation may be based on availability. Air reservations may not be able to be confirmed until a passport copy is received by the vendor. The following charges are not included in the vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security fee, passenger facility charges, Federal domestic flight segment fees, and U.S. and international arrival and departure and other government-imposed fees added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; additional activities and excursions purchased online; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature. Itinerary details are provided by the vendor. Vendors may reserve the right to change itineraries, even on existing reservations. There may be instances where the name of a tour contains a tour length in it, but where there is a version of the tour that is a different number of days in length. You can check the true length of a tour by referring to the length value listed in association with that tour. Destination images displayed on this web page, some which are supplied by the related vendor and some which are not, are intended to simply give a general representation of the region of the world being visited during the tour. Such images are not necessarily of the exact areas being visited during the tour. Hotel details (including, but not limited to: rating/class, descriptions, images, amenities and addresses) are provided by Contiki. Hotel amenities may be communicated in shorthand by Contiki (for example, if "Laundry" is listed that may only mean that the hotel has an optional fee-based service that would allow for your laundry to be done by their staff). We reserve the right to correct errors.