SKI FIELDS OPEN
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Coronet Peak
Whakapapa
Cardrona
Mt Hutt
The Remarkables
Roundhill
Lake Ōhau
Mt Lyford
NEXT TO OPEN
4 JULY
Tūroa
SNOWMAKING
ACTIVE
Temps are lower.
snowmaking is on!
SNOW CONDITIONS
BUILDING
Snow coverage is building, ski fields are snowmaking whenever conditions allow. Trails are still limited, but there is enough coverage for good early-season on-trail skiing.
OUTLOOK
SNOW
A cold system is moving across New Zealand, with snow possible from the Southern Lakes to Canterbury and Mt Ruapehu. Up to 15cm is possible down south, with Canterbury and the North Island worth watching for bigger totals.
Ski New Zealand
Skiing in New Zealand is more than just snow
It’s the alpine villages, the lively après-ski in Queenstown and Wānaka, the welcoming atmosphere in Canterbury, and the volcanic slopes of Ruapehu. For many travellers, a New Zealand ski trip isn’t just another holiday – it’s the memory of a lifetime.
Staying up to date with ski news is the best way to plan your trip. Resorts in New Zealand regularly announce snowfalls, new terrain openings, and updates on lift operations. Seasonal events like freestyle competitions, night skiing schedules, and extended closing dates also make headlines throughout winter.
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New Zealand Ski Season 2026
Skiing in New Zealand, discover an experience like no other.
From mid-June through late September – and sometimes into October during a good season (2025 was one of them!) – the country’s mountains transform into winter playgrounds.
July and August bring the most reliable conditions, and iconic destinations such as Queenstown, Wānaka, Canterbury, and Mt Ruapehu offer slopes for every level of skier and snowboarder.
Ski Articles
Staying up to date with ski news is the best way to plan your trip. Resorts in New Zealand regularly announce snowfalls, new terrain openings, and updates on lift operations. Seasonal events like freestyle competitions, night skiing schedules, and extended closing dates also make headlines throughout winter.
Ski Fields
New Zealand has over twenty ski fields, spread across both islands. The South Island, known for its resort towns like Queenstown and Wānaka, home to some of the most popular ski areas. The North Island is dominated by Mt Ruapehu, an active volcano that offers a very different alpine experience.
