New zealand

North Island

What’s better than one resort on a maunga (mountain)? Two! Mt Ruapehu has Whakapapa and Tūroa. Whakapapa has wow factor with the Sky Waka gondola, spectacular views from Knoll Ridge Chalet and the fabulous Happy Valley area – a safe area for kids to learn in. Tūroa boasts New Zealand’s highest lifted point and is a veritable playground for lovers of parks and pipes . tip Stay in timeless elegance at the Chateau Tongariro – the kids will think it is a castle.

South Island

Cardrona has it all for snow bunnies, with terrain for everyone from absolute beginners to Olympic athletes. Kids as young as three months old are looked after in the Ski Kindy, while The Den has multi-day programs for children aged five to 14. Cardrona’s team of instructors teach thousands of children to ski and snowboard every winter in group lessons, private lessons and school groups. tip Parents should take time out and pop into Vista Bar at the top of Mcdougall’s Express Chondola. Pull up a beanbag and enjoy a cheeky glass of Mumm champagne.

Treble Cone is the largest ski area on New Zealand’s South Island and is heaven on a ski pole for everyone who loves spectacular, steep and challenging terrain with jawdropping views over Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps. But never fear – beginners are not forgotten with a lovely area for learning near the base lodge. For pure joy on the slopes, head to the Saddle Basin or the Motatapu Chutes. So much fun! tip All multi-day lift passes can be used at both Cardrona and Treble Cone.