So here we are, coming toward the end of the 2025 ski season - and wow, what a ride it's been
The 2025 New Zealand ski season closing dates are fast approaching, with major fields set to wrap up in the coming weeks. Coronet Peak and Treble Cone are now CLOSED, Cardrona CLOSED, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt (NOW CLOSED) on 12 October, while Whakapapa will operate Happy Valley until 5 October and the upper mountain until 26 October, alongside Tūroa, which is also set to close on 26 October 2025.
These dates may adjust depending on late-season snowfall, but they provide a guide for when the season will finish across the country. But it’s not done yet, so make the most of what are great spring snow conditions.
...and now we are down to to 2
So how did the 2025 ski season shape up?
At the start in June, we had lost of snow, some of the best the start of the season has seen. July was settled, especially in the South Island, with good coverage though a bit dry. Come August (middle to late), snow really arrived in big numbers – suddenly the North Island was looking white, and bases were building. September so far hasn’t let up – more snow keeps falling.
SNAPSHOTS
The 2025 New Zealand ski season is winding down, and fields are beginning to announce their closing dates. Here’s a quick snapshot of whats happening across the country:
Mt Hutt. IMPORTANT UPDATE: It’s with great disappointment that, after this week’s challenging weather and looking ahead to the forecast for the weekend, we’ve made the difficult decision to close for the 2025 season
Thanks to everyone that came to ski, ride and get amongst our biggest winter yet. A few of our favourite moments from @cardronanz and @trebleconenz to top it off
Mt Olympus: Closing Oct 5. Bonus day, cos the snow is just too good!
Coronet Peak is now closed for the 2025 Season
September 22: Tukino - hopefully we will get more opportunities to spin the lifts before the season is out!
Whakapapa: Happy Valley is set to close on October 5th. Upper mountain projected to stay open to October 26th
The Remarkables. And just like that… that’s a wrap on winter 2025
Mt Olympus. Just like that… the 2025 season at the Playground of the Gods is a wrap!
Cardrona closing day is 5 October! Come enjoy the final few days of skiing and riding
Broken River Closed: Fresh snow has been fantastic over the last 3 days
September 20: Porters is Closed for the Season
Ōhau: Closing Day: that’s a wrap on the 2025 season! Closed Sunday 28 September
For us, spring skiing means Mt Ruapehu!
The ski season is winding down for 2025. But there’s still time to squeeze in that spring skiing break, with some epic powder still to be found.
Bring on October and we’ll be at Mt Ruapehu – it’s shaping up nicely, with base depths pushing toward 1.8 metres.
Below are the scheduled closing dates for several ski fields in New Zealand. These are tentative, based on usual practice and published info – snow conditions could extend some seasons.
| Ski Field | Region | Proposed Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Coronet Peak | Queenstown | CLOSED |
| Treble Cone | Wānaka | CLOSED |
| Cardrona Alpine Resort | Wānaka | CLOSED |
| The Remarkables | Queenstown | CLOSED |
| Mt Hutt | Canterbury | CLOSED |
| Whakapapa | Mt Ruapehu | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Tūroa | Mt Ruapehu | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Mt Dobson | Mackenzie | CLOSED |
| Porters | Canterbury | CLOSED |
| Roundhill | Mackenzie | CLOSED |
| Rainbow | Nelson Lakes | CLOSED |
| Hanmer Springs | Canterbury | CLOSED |
| Craigieburn | Canterbury (Club) | CLOSED |
| Broken River | Canterbury (Club) | CLOSED |
| Temple Basin | Arthur’s Pass (Club) | CLOSED |
| Fox Peak | Mackenzie (Club) | CLOSED |
| Ōhau | Mackenzie | CLOSED |