Rainbow
Nelson/Marlborough, New Zealand
€75
day pass
Snow report pending
updates in season
Quick answer
The earliest-opening in New Zealand resorts are Rainbow, Mount Hutt, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mount Ruapehu (Turoa), all confirmed open or opening soon.
Looking for the best ski resorts in August in New Zealand for 2027? We've ranked 9 resorts based on live snow conditions, lift-pass prices, and seasonal openings — all verified for the 2026/27 season.
Each resort below is open during August according to our automated season tracker. Resorts are sorted by current snow depth so you can pick the most reliable conditions first.
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9 resorts
Mount Hutt
Canterbury, New Zealand
€86
day pass
Snow report pending
updates in season
Coronet Peak
Queenstown, New Zealand
€151
day pass
Opens in 248 days
published season date
The Remarkables
Queenstown, New Zealand
€86
day pass
Snow report pending
updates in season
Mount Ruapehu (Turoa)
North Island, New Zealand
€159
day pass
Snow report pending
updates in season
Treble Cone
Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
€145
day pass
Snow report pending
updates in season
Temple Basin
Canterbury, New Zealand
€43
day pass
Opens in 278 days
published season date
Ohau
Mackenzie Basin, South Island, New Zealand
€95
day pass
Snow report pending
updates in season
Broken River
Canterbury, New Zealand
€53
day pass
Opens in 319 days
published season date