New Zealand’s ski fields are set to open from late May through to July 2026, depending on location and snow conditions

The earliest confirmed start is Coronet Peak, opening limited terrain on 29 May thanks to snowmaking, with most major fields – including The Remarkables, Cardrona Alpine Resort, and Mt Hutt – targeting mid-June. Smaller club fields and snow-dependent areas typically follow from late June into July. All dates remain subject to weather, with some ski areas opening earlier or later depending on snowfall and conditions.

Ski Field Opening Dates Source
Coronet Peak 29 May–12 June: Early Winter operations (10am–3pm). From 13 June: Full mountain opens as usual (9am–4pm) Official site
The Remarkables 13 JUNE – 11 OCTOBER 2026. Daily operations: 9am – 4pm. Afternoon Pass 12:30pm - 4pm Official site
Cardrona Alpine Resort 13/06/2026 — provisional. Winter 2026 dates “tentative”; weather dependent. Official site
Treble Cone 27/06/2026 — provisional. Winter 2026 dates “tentative”; weather dependent. Official site
Mt Hutt 12/06/2026 — confirmed. Official opening dates posted. Official site
Whakapapa 30/05/2026 — provisional. Opening weekend; skiing from 04/07/2026, terrain opening progressively. Winter | Events
Tūroa TBA — passes valid from opening day 2026; season broadly June–October. Official site
Rainbow Ski Area TBA — projected mid-July or earlier if snow arrives; flexible weekend-led ops. Official site
Ōhau Snow Fields 27/06/2026 — provisional. Planned opening listed on snow report. Official site
Craigieburn Valley Ski Area 18/07/2026 — confirmed. Listed on events page; Wed–Sun ops. Official site
Broken River Ski Area TBA — winter ops late June to October, weather permitting. Official site
Porters Alpine Resort TBA — season expected late June to early July. Official site
Temple Basin Ski Area TBA — typically early July; 2026 details pending. Official site
Roundhill Ski Area 27/06/2026 — confirmed. Season runs to 20/09/2026. Official site
Fox Peak Ski Area TBA — generally July–October weekend operations. Official site
Mt Dobson Ski Area 28/06/2026 — provisional. Opening depends on snow coverage. Official site
Mt Cheeseman Ski Area 17/07/2026 — confirmed. Opens 9:00am; Thu–Sun ops. Official site
Mt Olympus Ski Field 26/07/2026 — confirmed. Opening Day listed. Official site
Hanmer Springs Ski Area 24/04/2026 — confirmed. Limited early-season terrain. Official site