New Zealand Ski Resort Projected Opening Dates

When will ski resorts in New Zealand open for the ski season? The 2025/26 New Zealand Ski season starts from 2025/05/31. 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
Lodging
Mt. Dobson Ski AreaJune 28, 2026
Rainbow Ski AreaAugust 02, 2026
Broken River Ski AreaTemporarily Closed
Cardrona Alpine ResortTemporarily Closed
Coronet PeakTemporarily Closed
Craigieburn Valley Ski AreaTemporarily Closed
Hanmer Springs Ski AreaTemporarily Closed
Manganui Ski AreaTemporarily Closed
Mt. Cheeseman Ski ResortTemporarily Closed
Mt. Hutt Ski AreaTemporarily Closed
Mt. Lyford Alpine ResortTemporarily Closed
Mt. OlympusTemporarily Closed
Ohau Snow FieldsTemporarily Closed
PortersTemporarily Closed
Temple BasinWeekends Only
The RemarkablesTemporarily Closed
Treble ConeTemporarily Closed
Tukino SkifieldWeekends Only
TuroaOpen
WhakapapaOpen

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