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New Zealand Ski Resorts
New Zealand's Southern Alps run the length of the South Island, with the Queenstown and Wanaka clubs (Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Cardrona, Treble Cone) anchoring the country's ski scene. June–October season; smaller verticals than the Alps but dramatic terrain and easy access from Auckland.
New Zealand — ranked by SnowSure™ score
Closed
Whakapapa
New Zealand
Closed for the season
Closed
Mt Hutt
New Zealand
Projected to open Jun 25
Closed
Treble Cone
New Zealand
Projected to open Jun 2027
Closed
Rainbow
New Zealand
Projected to open Jul 25
Closed
Temple Basin
New Zealand
Projected to open Aug 8
Closed
Hanmer Springs
New Zealand
Projected to open Jun 19
Closed
Porters
New Zealand
Projected to open Jun 25
Closed
Ōhau
New Zealand
Projected to open Jun 26
Closed
Broken River
New Zealand
Projected to open Aug 14
Closed
Craigieburn
New Zealand
Projected to open Jul 17
Closed
Mt Cheeseman
New Zealand
Projected to open Jul 30
Closed
Fox Peak
New Zealand
Projected to open Jun 2027
Closed
Mt Olympus
New Zealand
Projected to open Jul 25
Closed
Awakino
New Zealand
Projected to open Aug 2027
Closed
Tukino
New Zealand
Projected to open Aug 21
Closed
Snow Farm
New Zealand
Projected to open Jun 2027
Closed
Tūroa
New Zealand
Projected to open Jul 4
Closed
Manganui
New Zealand
Projected to open Aug 21
Closed
Roundhill
New Zealand
Projected to open Jun 2027
Closed
Cardrona Alpine Resort
New Zealand
Projected to open Jun 25
Closed
Mt Dobson
New Zealand
Projected to open Jul 2
Closed
The Remarkables
New Zealand
Projected to open Jun 18
Closed
Coronet Peak
New Zealand
Projected to open May 28
Skiing in New Zealand — FAQ
- When is the New Zealand ski season?
- Late June through early October for the major club fields. July and August are peak.
- Best New Zealand resort?
- Cardrona has the most reliable snow and biggest park; Treble Cone has the steepest terrain; Coronet Peak and The Remarkables are closest to Queenstown for nightlife. SnowSure ranks current conditions across all of them.
- What's the heli-skiing scene like?
- World-class — Methven, Wanaka, and Queenstown all have established heli-ski operators flying onto the surrounding Southern Alps glaciers. Best in August / September after the bigger storms.
