Take your family snowboarding and skiing or just have fun in the snow these winter holidays
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When the weather is cold and snow is on the ground children love nothing better than to play in the snow. Whether your budget is tight or you're looking for a ski or snowboarding holiday there are a lot of family-friendly destinations to choose from. In the North Island there is Whakapapa, in the National Park, and Turoa at Ohakune.
In the South Island, with the Southern Alps creating the perfect location for families looking to have a winter holiday. Ski fields range from club run fields to those available to the general public.
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If it is the first time you are taking your child skiing (or snowboarding) then you could either find that they take to it easily and you won't be able to get them off the slopes or that it's an uphill battle ending in tears.
Lessons are a great way for children to pick up good skills, and fields that are family friendly have qualified instructors who are used to teaching children. Just remember to make sure that your children are warm and have plenty to eat and drink. Keep a fresh change of clothes in the car just in case their ski clothes get wet from the snow and an extra bottle of water and snacks won't go amiss either.
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Whakapapa ski field Tongariro National Park Family-friendly |
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The Whakapapa ski area is well suited for families and offers both ski lessons and equipment hire. Happy Valley is a sheltered area that is great for families with children. This area has been specially designed for beginners and is separate from the other ski areas. Between Mother Nature and a snow-making machine, there is always plenty of snow for beginners to learn on and fall into.
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Turoa ski field Ohakune Childcare facilities |
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Turoa Yeti Kids' Centre is a fully licensed childcare facility for children aged 2-5 years. The youngest members of your family will have a fun-filled day at the snow and can even learn to ski while you enjoy skiing or riding the slopes at Turoa. The Alpine Meadow at the base of Turoa Ski Area is a wonderful little beginners' area. It has a massive 120m-long carpet lift. If you haven't seen one of these before it's basically like a conveyer belt or travelator over the snow. You just stand on it and it takes you smoothly and easily up the slope.
The Alpine Meadow is right next to the Alpine Chalet where you'll find good coffee, meals, snacks or even a well-deserved cold beer after you're done on the slopes. And, for the littlies in the family, there's a toboganning area right alongside the Alpine Meadow too!
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Rainbow ski area St Arnaud - Nelson Region Special conditions apply to children under 7 |
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One of the most beautiful places to ski is Rainbow Ski Area near St Arnaud, high in the north of this great mountain chain within the world famous Nelson/Marlborough lifestyle region. The Rainbow Ski Area is owned and operated by the Rainbow Sports Club Inc.
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Coronet Peak ski area Queenstown Region Creche and special conditions for children under 6 |
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Coronet Peak’s diverse terrain, superb facilities, views and proximity to Queenstown create an unparalleled winter experience for all. Full base facilities include eateries, retail, rental and repair, Snowsports School and a licensed Skiwiland Crèche. Coronet Peak this year doubled the size of its dedicated beginner area, with a new Carpet and snowmaking guns in this area which will significantly improve the beginner’s experience. Children aged six and under ski free.
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The Remarkables ski field Queenstown Region Special conditions apply to children 10 and under |
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The Remarkables ski field has dedicated children's terrain features, family events, Ozone Tubing Park and live entertainment. The mountain’s varied trails, terrain parks and backcountry areas are very family friendly. Freestylers will love the brand new UP & GO Terrain Park - twice the size of the existing terrain park - while the novice can progress in the Fruju Beginner Park and the not-so-serious can put skis and boards aside and enjoy the Ozone Tubing Park. There's live music on the deck and children 10 and younger ski free.
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