Skiing

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In the North Island there are two commercial ski fields (Turoa and Whakapapa) on Mount Ruapehu, an active volcanic cone.

SAFETY TIPS FOR SKIING Safety Tips that will help you make the most of your time on the ski field in New Zealand. Read More

In the south, the Southern Alps offer a large choice of ski fields with spectacular alpine scenery and lively resort towns for fun at the end of the day. The Remarkables, Cardrona, Treble Cone and Coronet Peak fields are centred on the resort towns of Queenstown and Wanaka. There’s also a Nordic skiing area near Wanaka, with 25 kilometres of groomed cross-country trails.
The Mount Hutt field in Canterbury has the longest ski season in the country.

Ski New Zealand SKI NEW ZEALAND The New Zealand ski season lasts from June through until October. Both the North Island & South Island have ski resorts with world class facilities. Read More ›

For a ski experience that’s pure adrenalin, experienced heliski operators will take intermediate and advanced skiers up into the alps to discover open bowls of powder and steep, high-speed chutes.