Ski Express

Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua

ski — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:15:40 +0000

Stop over in Rotorua – New Zealand’s first tourist destination! A major centre of Maori culture and with 16 lakes & vast forests, a mecca for anglers mountain bikers and walkers. There is so much to do in Rotorua and the Sudima Hotel Lake Roturua is a great place to start!

Location:
100 Eurera Street on the Shores of Lake Rotorua, adjacent to world famous Polynesian Spa. The city centre & supermarket is only a short stroll away.

Room Features:
All rooms include high speed internet & Sky TV, safes, Heated pool & 3 private spa pools, on site restaurant & bar plus a very popular Maori Hangi & Concert daily (please enquire for prices)

5 Days – Sanity Saver

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:07:09 +0000

The perfect short break to recharge the batteries. Enjoy 4 nights in Queenstown ‘the adventure capital of the world!’. If you are after a short break and a taste of the fun and adventure that Queenstown can offer, this is the perfect package for you. There is so much to see and do you will be spoilt for choice.
Includes:

Return Queenstown airport transport
4 nights accommodation as specified
2 Day Lift Superpass (Note: clothing & equipment hire optional extra)
2 day return mountain transfers

Day 1 – Arrive Queenstown airport
Airport tranfer to accommodation. Remainder of day free to explore town. Overnight: Queenstown

Day 2 – Ski or Snowboard
Full day skiing or snowboarding at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables including return mountain transfers. Overnight: Queenstown

Day 3 – In Queenstown
Free day to indulge in the legendary adventure activities. Overnight: Queenstown

Day 4 – Ski or Snowboard
Full day skiing or snowboarding at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables including return mountain transfers. Overnight: Queenstown

Day 5 – Depart Queenstown
Free time until airport transfer for onward flight

9 Days – It’s Road Trip Time!!

ski — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:42:07 +0000

Relish the flexibility of driving to your own timetable with our 9 Days – Ski & Play self drive holiday!

Includes:

8 days hire of a Group C with Sterling Rental Cars
Unlimited kilometres and Basic vehicle insurance
Snow Chains
8 nights accommodation as specified (6 nights Queenstown, 2 nights Christchurch^)
4 Day Lift Superpass

(Note: clothing & equipment hire optional extra) (Group D vehicle used in 2 Bedroom option)

Day 1 – Arrive Christchurch

Collect rental car

Remainder of day free to explore Christchurch. Overnight: Sudima Hotel, Christchurch Airport

Day 2 – Christchurch to Queenstown

We recommend taking the inland route via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook and allowing time for lunch at either place to enjoy the stunning turquoise lake and towering peaks of the Southern Alps which form the backbone of the South Island. 6-7 hours drive. Overnight: Queenstown

Day 3 & 4 – Ski or Snowboard

2 full days skiing or snowboarding at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables. Overnight: Queenstown

Day 5 – In Queenstown

Free day to indulge in the legendary adventure activities of Queenstown or explore nearby Wanaka. Overnight: Queenstown

Day 6 & 7 - Ski or Snowboard

2 full days skiing or snowboarding at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables. Overnight: Queenstown

Day 8 - Queenstown to Christchurch

Drive back to Christchurch via inland or coastal route. Overnight in Christchurch at the Sudima Hotel, Christchurch Airport.

Day 9 – Depart Christchurch

Free time until your flight departs

7 Days Hard Core Mountain Mania

ski — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:26:38 +0000

Blow out the cobwebs and indulge your passion with this 7 night escape. Improve your skills with 5 full days skiing or snowboarding at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables. Enjoy every minute of your time on the snow.
Includes:

Return Queenstown airport transport
6 nights accommodation as specified
5 Day Lift Superpass (Note: clothing & equipment hire optional extra)
Daily return mountain transfers

Day 1 – Arrive Queenstown airport
Airport transfer to accommodation. Remainder of day free to explore town. Call into the Snow Centre in town to collect your Mypass identity card.Overnight: Queenstown

Day 2 – 6 Ski or Snowboard
Full day skiing or snowboarding at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables including return mountain transfers. Overnight: Queenstown

Day 7 – Depart Queenstown airport

Free time until airport transfer for onward flight

7 Days Shack Up ‘n Ride in Queenstown

ski — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:19:39 +0000

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 organised group trip to Queenstown.

Guaranteed Departure Dates – YES!!!

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

Starts Sunday 5 August, Ends Saturday 11 August 2012

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

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!!!

4 Day – Ruapehu Rendezvous

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The perfect little module to fit into any North Island winter holiday. Did you know Mt Ruapehu ski fields ‘Whakapapa & Turoa’ have the largest lift accessed terrain, the highest lift in NZ and the longest vertical decent in Australasia?

Includes:

3 nights accommodation as specified.
4 days Group C car hire with Sterling. Including basic insurance.
2 Days Lift Pass.
2 Days equipment hire (Note: Clothing hire optional extra) (Group D vehicle used in 2 Bedroom option)

Day 1 – Auckland to Mt Ruapehu
Collect your rental car on arrival at Auckland airport. Allow all day (4 hrs drive) for sightseeing en route to the mountain. Consider a short side trip to Waitomo Caves. Overnight: Whakapapa or Ohakune.

Day 2 – 3 - Ski or Snowboard Ruapehu
2 full days skiing or snowboarding at either Whakapapa or Turora ski fields. Includes Lift pass & equipment hire. Overnight: Whakapapa or Ohakune.

Day 4 – Depart Mt Ruapehu
Free time until your 4 hour drive back to Auckland. Suggestion: Consider adding extra days & head south to Wellington.

Sterling Rental Conditions

11 Days – Ski & Explore North Island

ski — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:55:55 +0000

Experience the best of New Zealand’s North Island on this 11 day touring itinerary. We know its great to ski every day but why not explore the sights, experience the culture and marvel at the geothermal wonders that await you in New Zealand. Explore all the highlights of the North Island as you visit amazing locations like Auckland, Waitomo, Mount Ruapehu, Rotorua and Taupo. PLUS try some skiing along the way.

Includes:

10 nights twin share accommodation. as specified.
(1 Waitomo, 5 Mt Ruapehu, 1 Taupo, 2 Rotorua, 1 Auckland).
10 days car hire. Incl. basic insurance. Standard – Group C with Sterling, Superior – Group D with Hertz.
4 Days Lift Pass.

Day 1 -Auckland to Waitomo, 200 kms, 3 hrs
Collect your rental car & head south to Waitomo, home of awesome limestone caves & millions of glow worms. We highly recommend visiting the caves, either on a sedate guided walk or a half day caving trip with Waitomo Adventures. Overnight: Standard – Top 10 Holiday Park, Superior- Woodlyn Park.

Day 2 – Waitomo to Mt Ruapehu, 150 kms, 2 hrs
Morning free to continue exploring this region before continuing southeast to Tongariro National Park, home of 3 volcanic peaks. Overnight: Standard – Park Travellers Lodge, Superior – Bayview Chateau Tongariro.

Day 3-6 – Ski Ruapehu
4 days skiing or snowboarding at either Whakapapa or Turora ski fields. Including Lift passes. Overnight: Standard – Park Travellers Lodge, Superior – Bayview Chateau Tongariro.

Day 7 - Mt Ruapehu to Taupo
Just over an hour from Whakapapa or 2 hrs from Turoa is beautiful Taupo, NZ’s deepest lake and ideal for some retail therapy, jetboating, kayaking or scenic helicopter flights. Overnight: Standard – Suncourt Hotel, Superior – Bayview Wairakei Resort.

Day 8 – Taupo to Rotorua
1hr north is Rotorua, the cultural heartland of NZ & home to numerous activities from the sedate to the totally wild! Tonight we highly recommend attending a Maori cultural performance and hangi dinner. Overnight: Standard – Sudima Hotel, Superior – Novotel Lakeside.

Day 9 – At Rotorua
Another full day to explore Rotorua. Overnight: Standard – Sudima Hotel, Superior – Novotel Lakeside.

Day 10 – Rotorua to Auckland
Allow a half day for the drive back to Auckland. Overnight: Standard – BKs Pioneer Motor Lodge Superior – Sudima Hotel

Day 11 – Depart Auckland

Sterling Rental Conditions

Hertz Rental Conditions

7 Days – Reign on Ruapehu North Island

ski — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:54:32 +0000

Conquer this mighty mountain over a wicked week with this awesome 6 night getaway.

Includes:

6 nights accommodation as specified.
7 days Group C car hire with Sterling. Including basic insurance.
4 Days Lift Pass. (Equipment & clothing optional extra)

(Group D vehicle used in 2 Bedroom option)

Day 2-5 – Ski or Snowboard Ruapehu
4 days skiing or snowboarding at either Whakapapa or Turora ski fields. Includes Lift pass. Overnight: Whakapapa or Ohakune.

Day 6 – Mt Ruapehu to Auckland
Your choice of adding another day on the ski slopes or spend the day sightseeing en route back to Auckland via Waitomo Caves or Taupo & Rotorua. Overnight: Package based on Hotel Grand Chancellor, Auckland.

Day 7 – Depart Auckland
Free time until returning your rental car & checking into the airport for your onward flight.

5 Days – Mt Hutt Family Fun

ski — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:37:34 +0000

Includes:

5 days Sterling Group D car hire including basic insurance & snow chains
4 nights accommodation as specified
4 day Lift Superpass for adults, 4 day lift pass only for kids
4 days equipment hire for adults & kids

(Note: clothing hire & child car seats optional extras)

5 Days – Mt Hutt Family Fun

ski — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:51:18 +0000

Includes:

5 days Sterling Group D car hire including basic insurance & snow chains
4 nights accommodation as specified
4 day Lift Superpass for adults, 4 day lift pass only for kids
4 days equipment hire for adults & kids

(Note: clothing hire & child car seats optional extras)