A season in snow: The 2025 New Zealand ski archive

This is the record of New Zealand’s 2025 ski season – a collection of stories, snow reports, field updates, and memorable moments from the mountains. From the early snowfalls to the final lifts of spring, this chronicle captures how the season unfolded across the country.

News items - 2025 Ski Season

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.

Mt Hutt closed for 2025
The 2025 NZ ski season: Cardrona Opens 2025 ski season
The Remarkables ski area celebrates 40 years
Turoa Ski Area
Mt Dobson closing on 21 September 2025
Whakapapa Ski Area - September epic snow conditions
Mt Cheeseman pop-up opening 2025
Tuition opening 6-7 September.
Turoa Ski Area
Eli Grace in Soho Basin (Cardrona Alpine Resort), August 20 / Photo by Belle Grace
Tūroa snow base hits 125cm up top
fresh snow hits Queenstown
High Noon Express Chairlift - Turoa
Cardrona’s Skiwees and Lowriders
Whakapapa open for 2025 ski season
Turoa Ski Area Opening Dates
Treble Cone open
Matariki
Coronet Peak Ski Area, Queenstown
The Remarkables open June 14
Cardrona opens Saturday 14, 2025
Tukino 2025
Mt Hutt closed for 2025 season.
Whakapapa Ski Area
Knoll Ridge Chalet - View over Pinnacles from cafe
Cardrona update - March 2025
Cardrona Noodle Bar & Retail Upgrade
Cardrona Alpine Resort New T-Bar for 2025

Featured articles - 2025 Ski Season

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.