Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding South Island

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers on the South Island (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding on the South Island


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Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

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South Island: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

1-5 out of 5 ski resorts

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
The Mt. Hutt ski area is a paradise for advanced skiers. Challenging slopes can be found throughout… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (14%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Treble Cone is famous for its legendary off-piste terrain and the unparalleled views over Lake Wanaka… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9 km (41%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Cardrona ski area offers challenging slopes down to the Valley View Quad. In the Arcadia Basin and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11 km (24%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort The Remarkables offers challenging slopes and runs in the Shadow Basin and Curvey… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (30%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In the Coronet Peak ski area, several challenging slopes await advanced skiers. At the Rock Gully… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 16 km (40%)
1-5 out of 5 ski resorts