📷 Hanmer Springs
Oceania
Hanmer Springs
Solid · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 19, 2027 · average of 73 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 19 — closed September 13
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
4cm
Past 48 Hours
4cm
Past 10 Days
4cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
17
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Solid
2026 season average
Hanmer Springs is projected to open June 19, 2027. Last season it averaged 33.6 across 73 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1July36cm avg · last season 35.8
- #2August27cm avg · last season 32.3
- #3September22cm avg · last season 31.9
Best weeks to book
- #1 3 Jul – 9 Jul · last season 38.6
- #2 10 Jul – 16 Jul · last season 37
- #3 24 Jul – 30 Jul · last season 36.4
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 6 Jul – 19 Jul. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:06 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Jun 19
Projected to open June 19, 2027 · season ended September 13, 2026
15 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:06 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,614m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Ski Area is located in the South Island of New Zealand, just outside the alpine village of Hanmer Springs. The resort features a relaxed, club-style atmosphere with uncrowded slopes, offering terrain suitable for beginners through advanced skiers and snowboarders. Key amenities include on-mountain accommodation, a licensed café, and ski and snowboard hire, with the area known for its friendly environment and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Hanmer Springs stands out for its welcoming community vibe and accessible off-piste terrain.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Hanmer Springs
- Where is Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs runs from a base elevation of 1,459 m (4,787 ft) to a summit of 1,769 m (5,804 ft), giving a vertical drop of 310 m (1,017 ft).
- How big is Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs has 128 acres (52 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs is on the Chill Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs typically operates from June to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Hanmer Springs get in a typical season?
- Hanmer Springs averages 59 inches / 150 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Hanmer Springs in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #200 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +1% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Hanmer Springs averaged +1% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 +20%, '15-16 -8%, '23-24 -10%. A pattern, not a promise.
