Zed said...
I'm boarding in Queenstown In August and will be going to Treble Cone, Cardrona etc I heard that you could buy a NZ super pass that enabled you to ski all these areas. However I've phoned up a few places and they've told me I can only get this as part of a package i.e accommodation etc is this true? What are my alternatives just turn up on the day and get a day pass?
Just go and buy it when you arrive, you can get it in Queenstown itself when you get there, any tourist agency or info center or on the slopes. Same price. If you buy it in town you will save yourself few minutes waiting in the line when you arrive to the slopes.
You can also get them bundled with bus trip to and from the fields (I think) if you are not renting a car.
The travel agents in Perth will try to sell you a package with a lot of stuff you don't need. I always put my trips together myself, book on the web (flights and accommodation) and sort the rest when I get there. I recommend to do a bit of research into rental shops. I ski and most of the shops do not have the kind of gear I like but if you look hard enough you'll find what you need. Do not expect to find decent boots in any rental shop, buy your own if you're keen.
I think the SuperPass covers all areas. Check these links for more info:
http://www.nzsuperpass.com/www.nzski.com/