SKI FIELDS OPEN
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Coronet Peak
Whakapapa
Cardrona
Treble Cone
Mt Hutt
Fox Peak
SnowFarm
The Remarkables
Roundhill
Lake Ōhau
Mt Lyford
Tūroa
Broken River
SNOW CONDITIONS
PRIMO
A major storm has transformed ski fields across New Zealand, with good coverage and fresh snow on and off the trails.
LATEST SNOW
BIG TOTALS
A cold system moved across New Zealand this week, with snow from the Southern Lakes to Canterbury and Mt Ruapehu.
WEATHER
FINE
The weather is looking great for this weekend - the season is on!
EVENTS
WHAT'S ON
Night skiing, rail jams, school holiday activities and special events from ski fields around New Zealand.
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.
Be in the snow this 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.
