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 2026/05/29. 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. Cheeseman Ski ResortJuly 17, 2026
Mt. OlympusJuly 26, 2026
Rainbow Ski AreaAugust 02, 2026
Craigieburn Valley Ski AreaAugust 08, 2026
Temple BasinAugust 09, 2026
Broken River Ski AreaAugust 15, 2026
Manganui Ski AreaAugust 22, 2026
Tukino SkifieldAugust 22, 2026
Hanmer Springs Ski AreaJune 20, 2026
PortersJune 26, 2026
Treble ConeJune 27, 2026
Mt. Dobson Ski AreaJuly 03, 2026
Cardrona Alpine ResortOpen
Coronet PeakOpen
Mt. Hutt Ski AreaOpen
Mt. Lyford Alpine ResortOpen
Ohau Snow FieldsOpen
The RemarkablesOpen
TuroaOpen
WhakapapaOpen
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