After a massive 2026 with Japan in January and New Zealand in September, we’re heading somewhere we’ve never been before. Austria 2027 is the furthest journey Newski has ever undertaken, and we’re packing it with fresh powder, big days on the mountain and themed nights out, exclusively offered by Newski.
Spend 13 days travelling Europe with us, starting with two days of sightseeing and partying in Munich before making our way through Prague and Vienna. Then it’s eight days of skiing and sending it from our home base at Haus Schoneck, complete with a schnapps bar and sauna for the après. Every day brings something new, and this is one trip you won’t want to miss!
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Hallo Munich! A city famous the world over for its annual beer festival is a city we need to know about. Have some time to chill or explore at your leisure today.
ACCOMMODATION: Munich Hotel (or similar)
After breakfast, explore Munich like a true Bavarian on a walking tour where you see the famous sights and discover the fascinating history of the city. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore at your own pace.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Munich Hotel (or similar)
Munich you’ve been a blast, but we’re making tracks for new adventures today, jumping on the coach to Prague. Arriving in Prague, we’ll explore the cobblestones, cathedrals, and castles, before refuelling with a traditional Czech dinner. Believe us when we say that the beer here is the best in Europe.
MEAL(S): Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Plus Prague (or similar)
Another day, another city to explore. Today we are making our way to the home of classical music, Sachertorte and Opera houses. Ah Vienna! We’ll kick things off in this grand capital with a walking tour and explore the opulent classical architecture and wide streets. Afternoons can be spent like a local, watching the sun set over the Donaukanal at a gorgeous beach bar or a classic Viennese coffee house.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Jo and Joe Hostel (or similar)
It is time to make our way to Hopfgarten. Aaaand we’re here! Can you feel the hype? Good. Let’s get this adventure started. Settle in at our Austrian Gasthof this evening – your base for all the Alpine action. Only thing on our agenda today? Getting hyped for all that awaits us tomorrow. Oh, and maybe check out the bar here, or wind down at the sauna? We’re just getting started…
Ski passes and gear hire to be organised and purchased on site (respectively!)
MEAL(S): Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Haus Schoneck
Welcome to your home for the week! Tucked away in the cute little Tyrolean village of Hopfgarten, Haus Schöneck is the most social ski chalet going, and it’s ours for seven days straight. Right next to one of the world’s largest ski regions, it’s the perfect base to send it every single day.
Each morning we’ll fuel up with breakfast before jumping on the shuttle to the main gondola. Whether you’re chasing fresh powder, finding your feet on the beginner runs or hunting down the terrain park, there’s something here for everyone. When the lifts close, head back for après at the Schnapps bar, thaw out in the sauna, or swap your best (and worst) stories of the day in the communal lounge. Then refuel with a hearty, locally sourced dinner in the dining room before doing it all again tomorrow.
Themed nights, big days on the mountain and memories you’ll be talking about for years. This is what we came for!
MEAL(S): Breakfast and Dinner daily
ACCOMMODATION: Haus Schöneck (literally nothing better!!)
With spirits high and no doubt feeling like a bit of a ski slope legend, we pack our bags and depart to meet our flight home.
MEAL(S): Breakfast
Return flights from Sydney to Munich
Private airport coach transfers on arrival and departure
12 nights of accommodation
2 nights in Munich
1 night in Prague
1 night in Vienna
8 nights at Haus Schöneck, Hopfgarten
All Mountain Resort Passes
12 breakfasts and 7 dinners
Private air-conditioned coach between cities, with parking, tolls and fuel covered
Walking tours in Munich and Vienna
Experienced Contiki Trip Manager for the city leg, then looked after by the Haus Schöneck team in Hopfgarten
Hotel tips, restaurant tips for included meals and local taxes
Comprehensive Travel Insurance covering Snow Sports
Haus Schöneck sits in the Tyrolean village of Hopfgarten, part of the SkiWelt ski area and one of the largest ski regions in the world. A free daily shuttle gets you to the Salvenbahn gondola in just 5 minutes, and the village centre is a 20-minute walk away.
Mornings start with a hot buffet breakfast, and hearty dinners made with locally sourced ingredients are served in the dining room. All dietary requirements are catered for with advance notice. When the lifts close, the on-site bar serves local beers and schnapps, and there’s a sauna to thaw out in after a big day on the slopes.
The chalet has had a fresh facelift with all the modern comforts, plus a communal lounge perfect for swapping ski stories. Best of all, it’s the most social ski chalet around, and it’s ours for the week!
2026 NEWSKI NEW ZEALAND TRIP – PARTICIPATION TERMS & CONDITIONS
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your purchase of tickets for, and attendance at, the 2026 NEW ZEALAND NEWSKI Trip (the “Trip”). It is your responsibility to review these Terms prior to the purchase of Your ticket.
By purchasing a ticket and registering for this Trip, You confirm that You understand, agree to, and accept all Terms listed here.
1. You acknowledge You are fit to participate in the Trip. Participation is Your choice, and You assume any and all risks associated with Trip activities which may lead to loss, injury, disability or death.
a. These risks include but are not limited to sickness, slipping, falling, allergic reactions, unaccustomed physical exertion, changes in weather conditions, inadequate supervision, travel on public or unsealed roads, failure in vehicles, equipment and facilities, collisions with natural and man-made objects, variations in terrain, the actions of other individuals and wildlife, and other events outside NEWSKI’s control.
b. You agree to release, defend and indemnify NEWSKI from any and all liability incurred of any kind whatsoever in any way arising out of Your participation in the Trip.
2. Your travel insurance will only be issued once the full Trip fare has been paid. It is Your responsibility to ensure you have an appropriate level of travel insurance cover suitable for your personal circumstances and to protect against any additional loss or damage that may occur. If You do not elect to arrange additional insurance cover, You do so at Your own risk.
3. You are solely responsible for Your personal belongings and equipment during the Trip.
4. At all times during the Trip (including travelling to and from New Zealand) You will comply with the Code of Behaviour. You understand this means You will:
a. Exercise good judgment and act in a safe and responsible manner while attending the Trip and participating in Trip activities;
b. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others (including fellow NEWSKI members, service providers and members of the public);
c. Not do anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult or humiliate another person involved in the Trip on the basis of their sex, disability, race, colour, age, religion, national or ethnic origin;
d. Avoid behaviour that is perceived to be threatening, intimidating or causes any person to fear for their personal safety or well-being;
e. Not use or possess any illegal or prohibited drugs or substances during the Trip;
f. Comply with all local laws and customs and follow all rules and regulations, safety instructions and reasonable directions given by NEWSKI Executives and/or any third-party service providers which may be involved in delivering the Trip.
5. NEWSKI Executive reserves the right to remove You from the Trip at any time, should You breach the Code of Behaviour, or where such action is determined by the NEWSKI Executive to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of others.
a. Removal from the Trip is at Your cost and there is no right of refund or appeal.
b. NEWSKI may, in its sole discretion, take further action to suspend You from attending future events, and/or terminate Your NEWSKI membership.
c. You will be required to replace any property that is lost or damaged through my careless or otherwise negligent behaviour.
6. This Trip is offered by NEWSKI, a student run club at UNSW; however, NEWSKI has engaged third party service providers to deliver the Trip. You understand that NEWSKI does not own, operate or control any of these service providers, accepts no liability for the provision of such services, and makes no warranty as to their quality and standard.
7. You acknowledge that the Trip is subject to a range of circumstances and conditions that may not meet Your expectations and that NEWSKI has no reasonable control over. Accordingly, NEWSKI is under no obligation to refund any part of the costs paid by You if You are not satisfied with any aspect of the Trip irrespective of the reason, or offer compensation.
8. Refunds will be provided if government mandated COVID-19 protocols cancel the Trip.
9. If you purchase a ticket and can no longer attend the Trip, You must first notify NEWSKI in writing, and a suitable replacement must be found to receive a refund. After Your replacement has paid the full fare, You will receive a refund equal to the amount paid by You, minus a $500 administrative fee. Full refunds are subject to name change fees and could include an additional $100. Should a suitable replacement not be found, the Trip ticket price is non-refundable.
10. For those who have selected to pay the initial deposit only:
a. Payments (after the deposit) will be made through the NEWSKI website.
b. You agree to be contacted by email and SMS for reminders of these upcoming payments.
c. You agree to pay the next instalments of the Trip fare on time; failure to pay on the communicated date will result in cancellation of Your ticket to participate in the Trip and forfeiture of any money already paid.
11. While there are opportunities to express room preferences, (and attempts will be made to accommodate requests), the final room allocations will be determined by the NEWSKI Executive.
12. By participating in this Event, You agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for NEWSKI marketing or promotional purposes.
If you would like to download a copy of the Consent form, click the link below:
2026 NEWSKI NEW ZEALAND TRIP – PARTICIPATION TERMS & CONDITIONS
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