First Timer Ski & Snowboard Packages

Your First Timer Core Package includes:

• Full-day First Timer group lesson

• Rental skis, boots and poles or snowboard, boots and wrist guards

• Rental helmet

• Learner lift pass

Upgrade to a Complete Package to add:

• Jacket

• Pants

• Goggles

• Gloves

Both include your First Timer Lesson, lift access and rental equipment. The Complete Package also includes:

• Jacket

• Pants

• Goggles

• Gloves

It’s the easiest option if you’d prefer everything organised in advance.

Yes, if you’ve already organised your lift pass and gear and just need a First Timer Lesson, get in touch with our team to book. You can call our contact centre, email us or visit us in person at one of our town locations or on on the mountain.

True beginners. If you’ve never been on snow before, this lesson is built specifically for you. You’ll learn alongside others at the same level and progress step by step.

If you have been on skis or a snowboard before, and have the ability to stop, check our Beginner Group Lessons or Private Lessons to help build on your skills.

Beginner lessons are for people who have been on skis or a snowboard before and have got the basics down even if it was years ago! Our First Timer Lessons are the best way to get acquainted with snow sports if you have never stepped on snow or used skis or a snowboard before.

First Timer Packages are available for:

• Adults

• Children: 5–17 years

• Snowboard lessons from age 7+

16- and 17-year-olds will join adult lessons.

If you have a child under 5, check out our Childcare Centre or Under 5’s Lessons.

Adults and children learn in separate groups. This allows instructors to tailor teaching style and pace to each age group. You’ll both be building confidence at the same time, just in your own lesson groups.

If you’d prefer to learn together, we recommend booking a Premium Family Private Lesson. It’s the most personalised way to take a lesson, with your own instructor, learning side by side, at a pace that suits your family.

• First Timer Lessons at Cardrona run from 10.30am - 3.45pm, with a 45min lunch break at 1pm.

• First Timer Lessons at Treble Cone from 10.00am - 3.15pm, with a 45min lunch break at 1pm.

Aim to arrive at the lesson meeting area around 15 minutes before your lesson. You will need plenty of time to be fitted with your equipment before this. Aim to arrive on the mountain by 8.30am to allow yourselves time to get fitted, store your gear and maybe even grab a coffee!

Group sizes can vary depending on how busy we are. For children under 8, we aim for six per group. For kids over 8 we aim for eight per group.

For adult First Timer lessons, groups are often larger and may include up to 10 guests.

Please note these numbers are a guide only and may vary on the day.

You can collect your rentals:

• In Queenstown (37 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300) or Wānaka (50 Cardrona Valley Road, Wānaka 9305) the day before your lesson

• Or on the mountain before your lesson