While not boasting the mega resorts of the US or Europe, New Zealand offers you a unique skiing or boarding experience. Immense views, renowned hospitality, world class facilities, and terrain from beginners to just downright extreme.
New Zealand has 12 public ski resorts along with another
dozen areas operated by private clubs, and one nordic ski
area (Waiorau). All but two are located on the South Island.
The two North Island resorts (Whakapapa and Turoa) are New
Zealand's largest ski areas, located in the center of the
island on Mount Ruapehu, an active volcano.
Most ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND trips pass through Queenstown
at some stage and it's here that the majority of snow fields
in the south Island operate from. The two closest to town
are Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. Within an easy drives
distance you also have access to Cardrona ski field, and Treble Cone a little further away, the other side of Wanaka.
Temperatures
The ski area temps range from 0ºC to 10ºC (32 to
50 F) but may get lower than this, so Sweaters and warm, water
proof jackets are essential items to have with you at all
times.
Learning to ski or snowboard?
Check out our guide for the novices on the slopes! Choose
between:
For more information about the different ski fields available in New Zealand, have a look down through this list and click the name of any place you'd like more information about.
Time to get to the ski fields
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