When to Ski in New Zealand
The ski season in New Zealand is generally from June to late October. If the conditions are right, some of the major commercial ski areas begin opening in early June, with most of the smaller ski areas opening in late June or early July.
June and July are some of the colder months, and can offer good powder skiing. August is the peak month in which to ski, and depending on the weather there is a variety of skiing in September and October, from spring skiing conditions to wintery powder.
Skiing is a popular winter activity in New Zealand, so if it is possible, try to plan your ski holiday to avoid the school holiday periods.
- Plan your ski and snowboarding holiday to New Zealand today and check out some of the ski packages and deals available.
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- Queenstown
Queenstown: New Zealand's premier four season lake and alpine resort
- Wanaka
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand's largest skiable terrain
- Mackenzie
ON and OFF THE SNOW entertainment for all. Mackenzie Winter Fun!
- Methven
Methven: Canterbury's ski hub, located at the foot of Mt Hutt
- Christchurch
Christchurch: Easy access to apres activities and Canterbury's 18 ski areas
- Hover over a region for more information.
- Christchurch
Christchurch: Easy access to apres activities and Canterbury's 18 ski areas
- Mt Hutt
Mt Hutt: Renowned for its great vareity of terrain and laid-back hospitality
- Round Hill
Mt Dobson
- Mt Dobson
Round Hill
- Ohau
Ohau.
- Treble Cone
Treble Cone: Long runs, stunning scenery, varied terrain and great Nor'West powder
- Cardrona
Cardrona: A favourite resort for beginner & intermediate skiers and families
- Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak: New Zealand's premier ski area with world-class facilities
- The Remarkables
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Where it's all about families, fun & the world-class terrain parks
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- Wanaka
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand's largest skiable terrain
- Queenstown
Queenstown: New Zealand's premier four season lake and alpine resort
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Cardrona
Closed
Road: Closed
Snow base: 105cm
Weather: Snow showers
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Coronet Peak
Open
Road: Open
Snow base: 90cm
Weather: Overcast
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Mt Hutt
Closed
Road: Closed
Snow base: 175cm
Weather: Snowing
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The Remarkables
Open
Road: Chains required
Snow base: 90cm
Weather: Snowing
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Treble Cone
Open
Road: Open
Snow base: 122cm
Weather: Snow showers
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Mt Dobson
Closed
Road: Closed
Snow base: 250cm
Weather: Windy
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Roundhill Ski Area
Closed
Road: Closed
Snow base: 80cm
Weather: Wind and snow
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Ohau
Open
Road: Chains or 4WD
Snow base: 85cm
Weather: Windy
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