New Zealand Ski Area Guide

 Mt Ruapehu, Whakapapa and Turoa

Ski Ruapehu
Located nearly midway between both Auckland and Wellington, Mt Ruapehu is the North Island's premier skiing destination. Home of Turoa and Whakapa, the biggest, highest, longest ski areas in the country.
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Ski Canterbury
With its mix of commercial and club fields, plus world-class heli-skiing, Canterbury offers skiers and boarders a veritable smorgasbord of winter options. Ski Mount Hutt, Porters or Mt Lyford, or try a club field.
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 View from Ohau Snow Fields

Ski The Mackenzie
The Mackenzie region is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular places to ski in New Zealand, with the majestic Southern Alps and sparking glacial lakes ever present. Chose one of the many smaller commercial areas, or heliski at Mt Cook.
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 Taking a break from skiing at Treble Cone, Wanaka

Ski Wanaka
Boasting the largest skiable terrain in Australasia, Wanaka is the destination of choice for many skiers and snowboarders in New Zealand. Home of Cardrona, ideal for families, and the most scenic area, Treble Cone.
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 Snowmaking is fired up at Coronet Peak

Ski Queenstown
Dubbed the 'Southern Hemisphere's premier winter destination', Queenstown is a haven for skiers, snowboarders and those that just love the aprés ski atmosphere. Direct flights from Australia, Auckland or Christchurch, you can see Coronet Peak from the airport!
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Ski Area Summary

Area Name Type No. of Lifts Groomers Snow making Adult Pass
Ski Ruapehu          
Whakapapa Commercial 7 9 Yes $83
Turoa Commercial 9 9 Yes $83
Tukino Club 2 - - $45
Ski Canterbury          
Mt Lyford Commercial 7 Yes - $60
Hanmer Springs Club 2 Yes - $55
Porters Commercial 5 Yes Yes $75
Mt Cheeseman Club 3 Yes - $70
Broken River Club 5 - - $60
Craigieburn Club 3 - - $65
Temple Basin Club 3 - - $60
Mt Hutt Commercial 4 Yes Yes $87
Mt Olympus Club 4 - - $60
Ski the Mackenzie          
Mt Dobson Commercial 4 Yes - $65
Roundhill Commercial 2 Yes Yes $65
Ohau Commercial 3 Yes Yes $68
Ski Wanaka          
Treble Cone Commercial 4 Yes Yes $99
Cardrona Commercial 6 Yes Yes $85
Snow Park Commercial 1 Yes Yes $75
Ski Queenstown          
Coronet Peak Commercial 7 Yes Yes $93
The Remarkables Commercial 6 Yes Yes $87

 

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