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Roundhill Resort Guide
Solid · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 2027 · average of 93 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 2027 — closed September 27
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
3cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
7cm
Past 10 Days
14cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
36
2026 season
Bluebird Days
8
2026 season
Resort Guide
Roundhill is a family-friendly ski resort located near Lake Tekapo in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, offering panoramic views of Aoraki Mt Cook and the surrounding mountains. The resort features wide, gentle beginner slopes, long intermediate trails, and the world’s longest and steepest rope tow accessing advanced terrain. Key amenities include a licensed café, equipment rentals, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere ideal for families and skiers of all abilities. Roundhill stands out for its unique combination of accessible terrain and challenging off-piste options in a scenic alpine setting.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Roundhill
Lifts
6
Skiable area
1400 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Lift fleet
- Surface lift6
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
The Après by Altitude – This popular après-ski bar at Roundhill is renowned for its relaxed alpine vibe, scenic lake views, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind with local craft beers and live music after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:06 PM UTC
249cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-40%
vs 5-Year Avg
413cm avg by now
-7%
vs 30-Year Avg
267cm avg by now
413cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 248.5 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~247.8 cm. That's 40% below the 5-year average (413 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 7% below the 30-year average (267 cm).
Roundhill Season Snowfall
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Roundhill Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 258cm with an average of 43 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 32% above this average (342cm 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 | 44cm | 7 days | 19cm | 34cm | 16cm |
| July | 60cm | 9 days | 38cm | 54cm | 18cm |
| August | 49cm | 9 days | 50cm | 64cm | 15cm |
| September | 44cm | 8 days | 34cm | 53cm | 12cm |
| October | 40cm | 7 days | 10cm | 29cm | 15cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
33.4
Season Average
93 days scored
59
Best Day
6 Jul
2
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
17
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 2628 Jun
- 2529 Jun
- 2430 Jun
July 2026
- 596 Jul18cm
- 5113 Jul9cm
- 495 Jul12cm
August 2026
- 4026 Aug21cm
- 3924 Aug
- 3827 Aug26cm
September 2026
- 427 Sep3cm
- 4111 Sep
- 4018 Sep
July scored highest for Roundhill in 2026. Based on 93 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jun 30, 2026
Scheduled close: Sep 27, 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 Roundhill
- Where is Roundhill?
- Roundhill is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Roundhill?
- Roundhill runs from a base elevation of 1,350 m (4,429 ft) to a summit of 2,133 m (6,998 ft), giving a vertical drop of 783 m (2,569 ft).
- How big is Roundhill?
- Roundhill has 1,400 acres (567 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- When is ski season at Roundhill?
- Roundhill 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.
