Aspiring Club Member Benefits

Preferential Bookings
Preferential bookings at our snow and bike workshops at Queenstown and Wanaka.

First Dibs on the Latest Products
First dibs on the latest products with exclusive advance notice of new products arriving in store.

Two Free Ski and Bike Demos Per Year
Try the very latest skis and bikes from the world’s top brands and be certain that they the right ones for you - before you buy.

Free Shipping Throughout New Zealand
Aspiring Club members are eligible for free domestic shipping on online purchases of any value.

Special Events Just for Aspiring Club Members
We’re planning a year-round series of exclusive invitation only events just for you, that you can attend instore and online. Look out for updates in your inbox.

Reserve the Latest Skis with Pre-Season Pro Deals
Some of the hottest new models have limited allocation, but we’ll make sure you don’t miss out by giving you an exclusive opportunity to secure your new skis well before the season starts.
Exclusive Offers For Aspiring Members
Multi-column

Avis Car Rentals Queenston
- Complementary ski rack and snow chains, or bike rack.
- Favourable vehicle rental rates (please speak to Avis Queenstown)
The Studio
- No surcharge on the initial ACC physiotherapy appointment (the surcharge is normally $49).
Pure Performance
- A free custom snow sports training programme to get you ready for snow season.
- 30% off the usual joining fee of $75 - just $50 for Aspiring Club members
- $25/week open-term membership with these special benefits
- No contract membership
- 10 Free classes
- Personalised training programmes
Basecamp Adventures
- Book an Avalanche Skills Course Level 1 and get a free session at a Basecamp climbing wall in Queenstown or Wanaka.
Eforea Spa at Hilton, Queenstown
- Award-winning spa: Enjoy top-rated treatments at Eforea
- Complimentary access: Use the 25m pool, hot tub, steam room, and sauna
- Exclusive offer: Free drink at Wakatipu Grill or upgrade treatment
1964 Magazine Subscription
- Subscribe to 1964 Magazine for only $60 per year
- A beautifully crafted coffee table magazine, perfect for all lovers of Central Otago and the Southern Lakes area
- Receive four issues annually
- Enjoy a bonus gift: a free 1964 team hat and two collectible back issues
- Exclusive promo code: Outside
Offer Details
Queenstown Avis Car Rentals
Avis is the Queenstown and the Southern Lakes leading vehicle rental specialists providing the best vehicles for enjoying the magnificent mountain playground we call home.
Aspiring Club members are entitled to these special benefits at Avis Car Rentals Queenstown.
- Complementary ski rack and snow chains, or bike rack.
- Favourable vehicle rental rates (please speak to Avis Queenstown)
How To Book:
To reserve your vehicle and take advantage of this exclusive offer, you must make your booking direct with the Avis team in Queenstown – either by phone or email (03 442 3808 // queenstown@avis.co.nz) and let them know that you’re an Outside Sports Aspiring Club member.
Please use your Aspiring Club invitation email as proof of membership when you pick up your vehicle.
The Studio Physiotherapy
The Studio is the Southern Lakes region’s leading physiotherapy clinic whose aim is to help you ‘Move well and live well.’ And because they’re out there doing it themselves, they truly understand the injury treatment and rehabilitation needs of mountain adventurers like you.
Usually there is a $49 surcharge on initial ACC appointments – but for Aspiring Club members this charge will be waived.
How to make your appointment
When making your initial ACC physiotherapy appointment by phone on 03 409 0078 please let The Studio know you are an Aspiring Club member. When you attend the appointment, please show them the Aspiring Club invitation email with your name on it to verify your eligibility for the offer.
Clinic locations:
Queenstown: Unit 13, Gorge Road Retail Centre, 159 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300
Lake Hayes: Suite F/12 Twelfth Street, Lake Hayes 9304
Cromwell: 192 Waenga Drive, Cromwell 9310
Other wellbeing and rehabilitative care for adventures available at The Studio includes:
- Hand therapy
- Concussion recovery clinic
Pure Performance
Pure Performance Gym Wanaka
Whether you’re a skier, boarder, biker, hiker, runner, or climber – or all of those things - you will benefit immensely from regular, personalised training at Pure Performance gym. You be able to go harder, for longer, and help minimise preventable injuries.
Exclusive offer for Aspiring Club members.
- A free custom snow sports training programme to get you ready for snow season.
- 30% off the usual joining fee of $75 - just $50 for Aspiring Club members
- $25/week open-term membership with these special benefits
- No contract membership
- 10 Free classes
- Personalised training programmes
- Ongoing personal training for Aspiring Club members at 30% off the usual rate.
Talk to John at Pure Performance to see how you can benefit from regular one-to-one personal training sessions.
You’ll find Pure Performance at the corner of Reece Cresent and Link Way Wanaka. Entry through the main doors at 33 Reece Place. To set your initial appointment please email John Appel on john@pureperformance.co.nz
Basecamp Adventures
Stay safe in the backcountry with a Basecamp essentials of avalanche awareness course.
The Basecamp Avalanche Skills Course Level 1 is an introductory level course held in Queenstown that will teach you the fundamentals of personal safety when travelling in avalanche terrain. This course is delivered in two parts, theory and practical. The practical day is on foot, travelling on snowshoes. All equipment and transport to the ski field from Basecamp Adventures Queenstown is included in the course cost.
Basecamp Adventures is a Mountain Safety Council endorsed provider of ASC1.
Cost:
$359 NZD
How to Book:
Call Basecamp to find out about course availability. When you book just let them know you’re an Outside Sports Aspiring Club member and where you’d like to do your complementary climbing wall session – at Basecamp in either Queenstown or Wanaka.
Basecamp Locations:
- Phone # - 03 443 1110
- Queenstown - 3/15 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton
- Wanaka - 50 Cardrona Valley Road 9305
Eforea Spa at the Hilton
Experience relaxation like never before at our award-winning spa. Indulge in the Enhance Presidential Spa Suite with a private balcony, ensuite, and hot tub. Perfect for rejuvenating after snow sports, hiking, or biking.
Exclusive Offer:
Book any treatment over one hour and choose either a complimentary drink at the Hilton’s Wakatipu Grill or a free upgrade on your spa treatment. For example, book a 60-minute relaxation massage and enjoy a complimentary upgrade to a 60-minute hot stone massage.
Book now: Call 03 450 9416 or email eforeaspa.queenstown@hilton.com.
Conditions: Reservations are essential. Show your Aspiring Club membership email at reception.
1964 Magazine
1964 Magazine is a Southern Lakes icon. Beautifully produced and packed with inspiring stories and content about the special places we're so passionate about.
As an Aspiring Club member, you can enjoy a special subscription to 1964 with an exclusive bonus: a free team hat and two collectible back issues. Together, this offer is valued at $95, but it's yours for only $60!
Subscribe here
Exclusive promo code: Outside
This is just the start of the exclusive benefits for Aspiring Club members.
We have many more exclusive member benefits in the pipeline – exclusive to the Outside Sports Aspiring Club. We’ll keep you posted.
If you’re not already a member you can qualify to join the Aspiring Club by spending over $750 over 12 months at Outside Sports, instore and online.
FAQs
How do I qualify for the Aspiring Club?
It’s easy. All you need to do is spend at least $750 at Outside Sports stores in Queenstown, Wanaka, Tekapo or Te Anau or at our website within a 12 month period.
How do I apply to join the Aspiring Club?
You don’t need to do anything to join the Aspiring Club. When you qualify, we’ll send you an email letting you know that you’re eligible to receive the exclusive benefits that are only available to Aspiring Club members.
Do on sale items count towards the eligibility?
Yes, any items you buy at Outside Sports count towards your eligibility for Aspiring Club membership.
Does it cost to join the Aspiring Club?
Membership is free. You just have to spend at least $750 at Outside Sports stores or at our website in a 12 month period to maintain your eligibility for membership.
Who is in the Aspiring Club?
The other members of the Aspiring Club are concentrated in the Southern Lakes region, but there are many other members throughout New Zealand, and in other parts of the world.
What are the benefits of the Aspiring Club?
As an Aspiring Club member you get access to exclusive benefits that are not available to the general public: Preferential bookings at our snow and bike workshops at Queenstown and Wanaka. First dibs on the latest products with exclusive advance notice of new products arriving in store. Two free ski and bike demos a year. Free shipping throughout New Zealand. Special events just for Aspiring Club members. Pre-season pro deals and offers at Aspiring Club partners. More exclusive benefits are being added all the time.
Do I get a Membership Card?
Not exactly. We will send you an email containing your membership details. You must be ready to show this email as proof of membership at our Aspiring Club partners.
How do I book my free ski and bike demos?
To book your free demo skis and bikes, please send an email to info@outsidesports.co.nz or call us at Queenstown or Wanaka with your request - at least 1 week before you wish to take your demo. Please don't book online as you will be asked to pay! Free demos are only available to you and a family member.