Ski New Zealand
Ski New Zealand and 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.
Picture yourself carving fresh tracks beneath blue skies, pausing to admire shimmering lakes and dramatic valleys. Ski New Zealand is about more than the 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.
Latest Ski News
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.
Stormy finish to the 2025 NZ Ski Season
The Remarkables 40 years celebration – 40 and still young
Tūroa open until October 26 – with unreal snow conditions
Mt Dobson – 9 days left in the 2025 season
Whakapapa Ski Area reaches 1 metre base, epic snow conditions
Mt Cheeseman announces pop-up opening weekend
Tukino gears up for weekends openings in September
Storm Cycle could deliver fresh powder across New Zealand ski fields
Fresh snow and great conditions at Cardrona and Treble Cone, August 2025
Tūroa snow base hits 125cm up top!
New Zealand Ski Fields
New Zealand has over a dozen ski fields, spread across both islands. The South Island is best known for its resort towns like Queenstown and Wānaka, home to some of the most popular ski areas. The North Island is dominated by skiing on Mt Ruapehu, an active volcano that offers a very different alpine experience.
South Island highlights include Mt Hutt (reliable snow and long seasons), Cardrona (family-friendly and terrain parks), Treble Cone (advanced terrain), Coronet Peak (night skiing), and The Remarkables (freeride terrain and excellent learner zones). North Island skiing centres on Whakapapa and Tūroa, both offering vast terrain and unique volcanic landscapes.
This diversity means visitors can find everything from gentle learner slopes to challenging off-piste runs, often within a few hours’ drive of airports and accommodation hubs.
Roundhill Ski Area
Treble Cone Ski Area, Wanaka
Mt Hutt Ski Area, Canterbury
Whakapapa Ski Field, Mt Ruapehu
Temple Basin Ski Field, Arthur’s Pass
Cardrona Alpine Resort, Wanaka & Queenstown
The Remarkables Ski Area, Queenstown
The 2025 Ski Season closing dates information
Snow, snow and more snow. The New Zealand 2025 ski season is pumping
New Zealand’s club fields feel the impact of a lack of snow 2025 – Then came the snow
Is snowmaking the new normal for New Zealand ski fields?
3 ways Cardrona is going plastic-free, with help from Icebreaker
The Snow Report: 2025 Ski Season So Far
Cardrona opens for 2025, ushering in a new era
First snow of season 2025 hit’s New Zealand
Where and when does it snow in New Zealand? Your 2025 ski season guide
