Snow Holidays

The days are getting shorter, fog lines the streets in the mornings and there is a distinct chill in the air. For some, the onset of colder weather means the end of beach days and afternoon barbecues, but for many others it means one thing: Snow. And if you haven't planned your snow escape for this year, there's still time, as many of New Zealand's and Australia's snowfields remain open from June up until early October. If mid-year is not ideal for you and you'd prefer to escape the hot summer, try Japan's snow season from December to March.

Where do you want to ski?	Fly to:	Airline:
Niseko	Tokyo, Japan	Jetstar
Furano	Tokyo, Japan	Jetstar
Whistler/ Blackcomb	(via Auckland) Vancouver, Canada	Air New Zealand
Mount Hutt	Christchurch, New Zealand	Jetstar, Air New Zealand
Queenstown	Christchurch, New Zealand	Jetstar, Air New Zealand
Mount Ruapehu	Wellington, New Zealand	Air New Zealand
Thredbo	Canberra, Australia	Virgin Blue
Perisher Blue	Sydney, Australia	Jetstar, Virgin Blue
Mount Buller	Melbourne, Australia	Tiger Airways, Jetstar, Virgin Blue
Falls Creek	Melbourne, Australia	Tiger Airways, Jetstar, Virgin Blue
Mount Hotham	Melbourne, Australia	Tiger Airways, Jetstar, Virgin Blue

Find other places to go and things to do from the Gold Coast Airport on our interactive route map. Holidays are made easier with our long term parking.

For flight information to our snow destinations visit www.jetstar.com.au, www.virginblue.com.au, www.tigerairways.com.au and www.airnewzealand.com.au

Top places to go:

1. Japan
Japan offers every type of snow skiers and snowboarders could dream of! From steep and deep in Hakabu, long runs and magnificent views in Furano, more trees and less tracks in Rusutsu and champagne powder in Niseko, you are gaurenteed snow and a great time. Plan your trip here.

2. New Zealand
New Zealand is home to 14 commercial ski areas, nine ski clubs, heli skiing and cat skiing operations, as well as numerous opportunities for back country skiing. New Zealand has snowboarding and skiing experiences for everyone - from complete beginners to advanced professionals. Check the snow reports for New Zealand.

3. New South Wales
Of course you don't have to travel overseas for that snow fix. The Snowy Mountains in New South Wales have the better known Australian ski resorts Charlottes Park, Thredbo, Perisher Blue and Selwyn Snowfields. See the snow coverage in New South Wales for yourself.

4. Victoria
Skiing in Victoria boasts its share of popular snowfields in the High Country - Falls Creek, Lake Mountain, Hotham, Buller, Stirling, Buffalo, Baw Baw, take your pick! Offering on mountain accomodation you can ski in and ski out! Check out the official snow report.

5. Whistler/Blackcomb
Explore the 8,000 plus acres of terrain on both mountains, ski and snowboard all day - every day. Cross-country, snowshoe, snowmobile... There's never a shortage of winter activies in Whistler or Blackcomb.

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