Canterbury Ski Resort Projected Opening Dates

When will ski resorts in Canterbury open for the ski season? The 2025/26 Canterbury Ski season starts from 2025/06/14. See this list of projected opening dates for Canterbury mountains. Important Note: Not all dates listed here are official and final, as resort opening dates are projected and subject to change. Check back for updates on when the lifts are set to start spinning at Canterbury, and don't miss opening day at your favorite resort!
Resort Name
Projected opening date
Lodging
Ohau Snow FieldsJune 20, 2026
PortersJune 26, 2026
Mt. Dobson Ski AreaJune 28, 2026
Craigieburn Valley Ski AreaAugust 08, 2026
Mt. Cheeseman Ski ResortAugust 08, 2026
Broken River Ski AreaAugust 15, 2026
Hanmer Springs Ski AreaTemporarily Closed
Mt. Hutt Ski AreaOpen
Mt. Lyford Alpine ResortTemporarily Closed
Mt. OlympusOpen
Temple BasinWeekends Only

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