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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The luxury lodge bringing sass to Queenstown’s wine scene
I’m glued to my chair in an underground bunker on New Zealand’s South Island, staring cross-eyed into a generous glass of Pinot Noir.
This is...
How to buy your own NZ ski chalet (with Cardrona in...
Picture this. You wake on a 400 hectare high country adventure station in New Zealand’s South Island, a mere 12 minute drive to the...
The ultimate winter guide to Queenstown for snow down days!
What do you do if you’ve been dragged on a holiday to the ski capital of New Zealand, Queenstown, in winter; but you don’t...
The ultimate NZ private snow adventure for you and your mates
Soho Basin is New Zealand’s best-kept secret. It's a bespoke cat-skiing experience that gives you access to an unspoiled powder playground, exclusive to you...
7 totally unique snow experiences in Australia and New Zealand
There's more to a snow holiday than skiing and snowboarding (I know, sacrilege right?).
What do you do when the chairlifts stop turning for the...
Coolest backcountry adventures in Australia and NZ this winter
Want to shred deep powder without fighting in queues for first lifts this winter? Of course you do.
Then you've come to the right place...
Air New Zealand reveal passenger requirements for Aussies into NZ
New Zealand will reopen for vaccinated Australian travellers from 11.59pm on April 12 and we are excited! No quarantine, no isolation, just fly in...
New Zealand ski areas just dropped the coolest travel film for...
It's 2022 and the ski season ahead is looking very promising with murmurs of re-opened trans Tasman quarantine free travel and the return of...
Holiday Inn launch new hotel in Queenstown this December
New Zealand’s first new-build Holiday Inn hotel in a decade, Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park, is set to make its opening debut in early December...
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;...
The NZ resort that offers BIG skiing for little money with...
With the trans-Tasman bubble kicking off from April 19, Aussies will be be flocking to our friends to the east. And if you're looking...
