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Manganui Resort Guide
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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Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Manganui
Lifts
4
Skiable area
146 ac
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner12% of terrain
- Intermediate29% of terrain
- Advanced35% of terrain
- Expert24% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Independent
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Check local recommendations for the best après ski spots in Manganui.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:03 PM UTC
12cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+55%
vs 5-Year Avg
8cm avg by now
+313%
vs 30-Year Avg
3cm avg by now
8cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 12.4 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~12.4 cm. That's 55% above the 5-year average (8 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 313% above the 30-year average (3 cm).
Manganui Season Snowfall
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Manganui Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 3cm with an average of 1 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 189% above this average (10cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 0cm | 0 days | 0cm | — | 1cm |
| July | 2cm | 0 days | 0cm | — | 6cm |
| August | 1cm | 0 days | 0cm | 2cm | 3cm |
| September | 1cm | 0 days | 0cm | 1cm | 1cm |
| October | 0cm | 0 days | 0cm | — | 1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
13.4
Season Average
30 days scored
20
Best Day
6 Sep
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
August 2026
- 1422 Aug
- 1429 Aug
- 1431 Aug
September 2026
- 206 Sep
- 163 Sep
- 167 Sep
September scored highest for Manganui in 2026. Based on 30 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2026)
30 days
Aug 22, 2026 → Sep 20, 2026
Next season(2026)
Opens Aug 22, 2026
Through Sep 20, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
