New Zealand is a great destination for the independent gay and lesbian skier who wants to discover the natural wonders and beauty of this Southern Hemisphere alpine wonderland.

The deepest, most reliable snow in the Southern Hemisphere - just hours away from home. Unbeatable panoramic scenery - big mountains, big snow, big sky and ski towns that know how to rock!

With dramatic snow action to suit gay and lesbian skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, making New Zealand the ultimate winter break.

All major ski fields in New Zealand meet international ski standards and are located near towns that are serviced by rail, coach and/or air travel and offer an excellent  range of accommodation to suit all budgets.

Every year, is New Zealand's national gay and lesbian winter sporting event - Gay Ski Week New Zealand.  Gay Ski Week New Zealand is a week of gay and lesbian skiing, snowboarding, social and cultural events.

Each ski field location has their own Ski Holiday Planner, where you can create your own customised skiing or snowboarding package for the North Island skifields of Whakapapa and Turoa to the major South Island skifields of Mt Hutt, Queenstown (Coronet Peak and Remarkables), Wanaka (Treble Cone and Cardrona) or the smaller skifields of Mt Dobson and Lake Ohau.