NZ: 5-Week Austrian Instructor Course: Level 1 and 2 or Landes 1

Our Austrian ski instructor course in New Zealand is the only Austrian qualification in the Southern Hemisphere where you can complete Austrian Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 Part 1 (Landes 1) in a single five-week course. Trained by Level 4 trainers in small groups, daily video analysis. It's a popular gap year ski instructor option for a straightforward reason: Your qualify in September and the whole European ski season is still ahead of you. The August–September timing also fits neatly around most career break and gap year schedules.

The Austrian Anwärter (Level 1 & 2) is one of the most respected ski instructor certifications, recognised at ski schools across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond. You can sit the exam's in English too. No language barrier between you and your qualification.

Wanaka: The only place to train
Treble Cone sits above Lake Wanaka on the South Island. Long runs, serious terrain, uncrowded pistes, the kind of conditions that force you to focus on your technical skills. Cardrona Resorts, New Zealand's largest ski area's by skiable terrain, is also on your doorstep.

After a amazing day training on one of the most challenging mountains in the Southern Hemisphere, you can head into Wanaka for the local culture, food and bars for après. It makes a five-week course feel more like an adventure, it's a life changing experience.

Great skiing, made easy.

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Price includes:

Twenty-two days on-snow training with Level 4 trainers
Austrian exam preparation (theory and practical) in English or German
Included daily video analysis sessions
Included Austrian Level 1, 2, and Landes 1 exam entry fees
Pre-course fitness and preparation programme
Dual Season Pass (Cardrona and Treble Cone)
Mountain transfers, 7 days a week
Rookies Apparel

Non-Refundable Deposit Terms

Full payment is taken at checkout to secure your place; 6.5% of that amount is treated as a non-refundable deposit. If you cancel 60 days or more before departure, we refund the balance after deducting the 6.5% deposit and any bank or currency-conversion fees. Cancellations made 30–59 days out receive a 25% refund (we retain 75% plus fees), and cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable. Only one discount or promotional offer can be applied per booking unless we expressly state otherwise.

Accommodation

Date: Check-in Saturday 18 July, check-out Saturday 12 September, 2026

Accommodation at Ride Base Wanaka Apartments

Options:
• Shared Room - sharing a bedroom with 1 other person
• Open-Single Room - your bed will be located in the living area of the apartment, with a divider providing separation from the main living space
• Single Room Accommodation – you will have your own private room

Pricing

What's Included

Course Package

Training and Exam Fees
Dual Season Pass (Cardrona & Treble Cone)
Mountain Transfers (7 days a week)
Rookies Apparel

Course Full Package – Shared Room

Course Package inclusions
Shared Room Accommodation - sharing a bedroom with 1 other person

Course Full Package – Open-Single Room

Course Package inclusions
Open-Single Room Accommodation – your bed will be located in the living area of the apartment, with a divider providing separation from the main living space.

Course Full Package – Single Room

Course Package inclusions
Single Room Accommodation – you will have your own private room.

Prerequisites

Minimum age: 18 years old
Comfortable on red and black runs in all conditions

Additional Information

Schedule:

Four full days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday), 9:00 am – 3:00 pm with a 1-hour break)
Please note that training days may be adjusted by Management in response to weather or snow conditions to ensure a safe and effective training environment.

Small groups mean you actually get to know the people you train with. Most people arrive solo. By the end of five weeks, you’ll have mates across three continents who’ll be working the same mountains that winter.

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Live the experience of riding uncovered.

This intensive certifications, training, and camps will refine your skills, challenge your understanding of high-performance techniques, and move you closer to your goals either personally or in the snowsports industry. A must for anyone looking to take their abilities to the next level.