While you may be thinking about planning a summer vacation that involves white sandy beaches, tropical weather and sunshine, winter activities are also a viable option. However, to find the snow and the skiing opportunities you will need to plan a vacation in the Southern Hemisphere. New Zealand vacations that are taken between now and September will give you plenty of winter fun.
While surfers follow the sun and try to achieve an endless summer, skiers and snowboarders follow the snow to achieve an endless winter. The best place to find ski adventures is the South Island of New Zealand. Here you will find plenty of snow and ice to play on, including great glacier skiing opportunities. This island is one of the few places left on the earth that still has growing glaciers. There are also several ski resorts and chalets that you can home while on your ski vacation.
While the South Island, New Zealand has a great selection of winter vacation options, you can still find warm weather and sunshine on the North Island. If you want the best of both worlds you can spend time on both islands. Just think about it, you can start with a one week winter vacation full of skiing, snowboarding and snuggling by the fireplace and then migrate to the North Island for a one week summer vacation with white sandy beaches, water sports and romantic walks on the beach at sunset. The great part about vacationing in New Zealand is that there are only a few hours between winter and summer vacation options.
