7 Days Shack Up ‘n Ride in Queenstown – Group Departure

Keen to escape to the slopes but can’t convince your friends to join you? Then this is the perfect way to enjoy a New Zealand ski holiday and make new, like-minded friends along the way!

At Ski Express we have made it simple by putting together NEW Group Departures in 2012!! Travel with like minded people or maybe grab a few of your uni mates and come along on this hosted group trip to Queenstown.

“What does this trip include?”

Includes:

Return Queenstown Airport transfers
6 Nights Shared Dorm Room at Nomads Backpackers
(upgrade to Private Twin/Double available on request)
Welcome Drink
6 light Breakfasts & 5 light dinners at Nomads Backpackers~
1 Group Dinner
2 Days NZSuperpass (Coronet Peak & The Remarkables – lift pass)
1 Days OnePassNZ (Cardrona – lift pass)
1 Day NZSuperpass or a OnePassNZ (the choice is yours!)
4 Days mountain transfers
4 Days Skis, Boots & Poles OR Snowboard & Boots Hire
Local Ski Express host

~Examples of light meals are Tea/Coffee & Toast for breakfast and bangers & mash with gravy/peas or beef burgers with coleslaw etc for dinner (entree size)
*Exclusions: Airfares & airline taxes, Extra Meals and items of a personal nature. Twin share is available also at an additional cost! Just ask us for more details!

“How much will it set me back?” – only $855 pp*

“Guaranteed Departure Dates?” – YES!!!

Starts Sunday 8 July, Ends Saturday 14 July 2012 – HURRY only 5 places available for this departure date!!

Starts Sunday 5 August, Ends Saturday 11 August 2012

“So where are we going?” – Queenstown!

Day 1: Sunday – Arrive Queenstown

Pack your bag and get excited! On arrival into Queenstown Airport you will be welcomed by your local Ski Express host & transferred to your flashpackers for the next week – Nomads Queenstown. After you’ve checked in and got settled – head downtown to pick up your ski passes & get fitted for your gear then take some time to explore Queenstown before meeting the rest of the group for a welcome drink at a local pub. Your ski gear will be delivered to you at Nomads later this evening.

Day 2: Monday – Ski Queenstown

Time to hit the Coronet Peak slopes! Your Ski Express host will be with you along the way to help and get you sorted. Tonight enjoy a group dinner to get to know your host and fellow travellers.

Day 3: Tuesday – Ski Queenstown

Hi ho, hi ho – it’s off to the Remarkables we go! After a big day on the slopes – we’ve left the evening free for you to try one of the many Queenstown eating establishments or enjoy a light dinner in house at Nomads.

Day 4: Wednesday – Free Day

No pressure today! Rest up and prepare for more skiing on the following days or keep your heart pumping by adding some sightseeing attractions from Queenstown’s amazing list of options. Ask us for options!! (Additional Cost)

Day 5: Thursday – Ski Wanaka

Road Trip! Today we head to Cardrona for the day and add another ski resort to your skiing repertoire.

Day 6: Friday – Ski Day

Last day on the snow and the choice is yours – your pass will allow you access to Coronet Peak, the Remarkables or even Cardrona & Treble Cone near Wanaka. Have a chat to your Ski Express host prior to this day to arrange the best option for you. Tonight we farewell the group at a local bar.

Day 7: Saturday – Depart Queenstown

Today we bid farewell to new found friends and Queenstown. Your return transfer back to Queenstown Airport is included and your host will arrange your pick up time. If you can’t bear to leave Queenstown – talk to us about extending your trip when you book. It is that FLEXIBLE!!!

*Exclusions: Airfares & airline taxes, Extra Meals and items of a personal nature.

“How do I get to Queenstown?”

Just ask our Ski Express Groups Team to give you a quote on the best available airfares!

“Bugger… These dates don’t suit me!”

Then grab a group of 10 or more friends and we will put together your own itinerary (unhosted of course!!). Just get an Express Quote, call our friendly Groups team on 1300 88 55 23 or email groups@skiexpress.com.au

Pack your bags and get excited… Queenstown is calling you!