When will ski resorts in New Zealand open for the ski season? The 2026/27 New Zealand Ski season starts from 2026/05/30. See this list of projected opening dates for New Zealand 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 New Zealand, and don't miss opening day at your favorite resort!
| Resort Name | Projected opening date |
|---|---|
| Craigieburn Valley Ski Area | Jul 17 |
| Mt. Cheeseman Ski Resort | Jul 30 |
| Broken River Ski Area | Aug 15 |
| Cardrona Alpine Resort | Jun 26 |
| Coronet Peak | May 29 |
| Hanmer Springs Ski Area | Jun 20 |
| Manganui Ski Area | Aug 22 |
| Mt. Dobson Ski Area | Jul 03 |
| Mt. Hutt Ski Area | Jun 26 |
| Mt. Lyford Alpine Resort | Jun 27 |
| Mt. Olympus | Jul 26 |
| Ohau Snow Fields | Jun 27 |
| Porters | Jun 26 |
| Rainbow Ski Area | Jul 24 |
| Temple Basin | Aug 09 |
| The Remarkables | Jun 21 |
| Treble Cone | Jun 27 |
| Tukino Skifield | Aug 22 |
| Turoa | Jul 04 |
| Whakapapa | May 30 |