📷 Manganui
Oceania
Manganui
Limited · 2026 season average
Projected to open August 21, 2027 · average of 30 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Aug 21 — closed September 20
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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2026 season average
Manganui is projected to open August 21, 2027. Last season it averaged 13.4 across 30 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August1cm avg · last season 12.7
- #2September1cm avg · last season 13.7
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Aug – 28 Aug · last season 12.3
- #2 29 Aug – 4 Sep · last season 13.9
- #3 5 Sep – 11 Sep · last season 14.4
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 28 Aug – 10 Sep. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:07 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Aug 21
Projected to open August 21, 2027 · season ended September 20, 2026
10 runs · 4 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:07 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,470m) 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 Manganui
Manganui Ski Area is located on the slopes of Mount Taranaki in New Zealand and is operated by the Stratford Mountain Club. The resort features a mix of natural terrain with three rope tows and a T-bar, catering primarily to intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. Manganui offers a relaxed, club-field atmosphere with on-mountain accommodation, a day lodge, and scenic views of the surrounding national park, making it distinct for its community-driven experience and uncrowded slopes.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Manganui
- Where is Manganui?
- Manganui is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Manganui?
- Manganui runs from a base elevation of 1,260 m (4,134 ft) to a summit of 1,680 m (5,512 ft), giving a vertical drop of 420 m (1,378 ft).
- How big is Manganui?
- Manganui has 146 acres (59 hectares) of skiable terrain, 10 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Manganui?
- Manganui is on the Independent. 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 Manganui?
- Manganui typically operates from August 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 Manganui get in a typical season?
- Manganui averages 118 inches / 300 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Manganui in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity. We publish the station as under review rather than ranking a broken series.
