Title: South Island Ski Holidays 2025/2026 | Expedia.co.uk ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/2948ba2b-7820-4b5e-8e27-7fb5d6789242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # South Island Ski Holidays ## Book a Ski Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings Stay added Flight added Car - Economy - Premium economy - Business class - First class Leaving from Going to Dates Travellers ## Room 1 Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 I only need accommodation for part of my trip - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ## Planning your South Island ski holiday #### How can I book the best ski holiday to South Island in 2025/2026? Search through alpine adventures on Expedia to plan your perfect snowy ski holiday in South Island. Just choose your dates and see what’s available. You might prefer a hotel with a heated outdoor pool, or a private chalet for après ski parties; either way, use the property filters to your ideal match. If ski-in-ski-out is important, use the map view to find those idyllic slopeside properties. #### How can I find cheap South Island ski holidays? Boot hire, lift passes, lessons: ski holidays can get pricey, quickly. To make your ski trip more affordable, book South Island accommodation a little further from the lifts and go self-catering to cut back on eating out. Sort your search results by price to find options from . Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms may apply. #### Can I book last-minute ski holidays to South Island? Use our handy last-minute deals page to look for ski holidays to South Island at a steal. If your dates are fixed, simply input the details and see what specials are available. #### What should I consider when booking family ski holidays in South Island? South Island is well set up for kids. For the teeniest ski-woks, day care in the snow is a blast. As they get older, they love whizzing around on the hill in ski school. Choose a hotel near the lifts and nursery slopes to save a whole lot of ski-carrying hassle in the mornings. With all that extra time and energy, you can take your sweet time to find a family-favourite bolthole on the mountain for hot chocolate with marshmallows ski breaks. #### Can I book all-inclusive ski holidays to South Island? All-inclusive ski holidays are fairly rare, but you can use our filter to see if there are any available in South Island. If not, consider booking your flights and accommodation together to save money that way instead. #### When's the best time of year to plan a ski trip to South Island? Ski season in South Island generally starts around December and slopes off around April. Keep an eye on the snow forecasts though, as you can often find some brilliant deals at the start or end of the season, when it’s also much quieter. #### How can I find the best deals on South Island ski holiday packages? If you can be flexible with your ski holiday dates, avoid school holidays and instead buckle up your boots at the start or end of season. Sort your search results by price and look out for self-catered accommodation to save on notoriously expensive ski-resort drinking and dining. #### Can I book a South Island ski trip with free cancellation and/or flexible dates? If you’re not 100% sure on plans or just want peace of mind, choose a ski holiday with free cancellation. You can use our free cancellation filter to find properties in South Island that offer it. #### Why should I book a ski holiday package in South Island with Expedia? Schuss your way to the slopes with Expedia’s smooth booking process. From flights to hotels and even car hire, you’ll find everything you need to plan the ultimate winter wonderland ski holiday. ## Top Ski South Island Hotels ![Ski Time Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4150000/4140600/4140555/d37b4159_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ski Time Lodge 39 Racecourse Avenue, Methven - 4 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park Stay at this 4-star ski lodge in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (396 reviews) "SkiTime is awesome." Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Methven-Hotels-Ski-Time-Lodge.h4140555.Hotel-Information) ![Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/41b57eb0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG 93 Beach Street, Queenstown, Otago - 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) "Love this hotel, it’s right in the heart of Queenstown and a bonus is the public bus takes you to and from the airport. We always stay at this hotel when we visit Queenstown. Staff are super friendly and helpful." Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-Queenstown.h10842.Hotel-Information) ![Scenic Suites Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1340000/1338400/1338360/f4e87206_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scenic Suites Queenstown 27 Stanley Street, Queenstown - 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews) "Shower water temperature could keep switching between hot and cold water" Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Scenic-Suites-Queenstown.h1338360.Hotel-Information) [See all 7,128 properties in South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package®ionId=6052692) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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