
New Zealand’s club fields feel the impact of a lack of snow 2025 – Then came the snow
New Zealand’s smaller club fields – where operations rely on natural snow cover – 2025 has been a challenging season.

New Zealand’s smaller club fields – where operations rely on natural snow cover – 2025 has been a challenging season.

Shorter winters, warmer temperatures, and unpredictable snowfalls mean operators can’t rely solely on natural snow to run a full season.

It’s a long-term commitment for Cardrona Alpine Resort who, has been working to minimise waste, go plastic-free and protect the alpine environment.

A brand-new 6-seater chairlift was installed in Soho Basin at Cardrona, opened for Winter 2025

And it keeps on snowing… Storm after storm has swept across New Zealand over the last few weeks, pushing this season into standout territory.

With clear skies, crisp snow, and a mountain buzzing with early season energy, Cardrona Alpine Resort officially kicked off winter 2025 on a classic bluebird

New Zealand’s ski season 2025 is officially underway after the first major snowstorm of 2025 swept across the country between 5-8 June.

Walk among ancient limestone boulders at Castle Hill – a timeless landscape where nature carved stone long before we arrived.