Mount Ruapehu (Turoa)
North Island, New Zealand
day pass
Snow report pending
updates in season
Our top picks for best ski resorts in new zealand 2027 are Mount Ruapehu (Turoa), Treble Cone, Broken River, Temple Basin and Rainbow, ranked from live snow depth, verified 2026/27 lift-pass prices and confirmed opening dates.
Looking for the best ski resorts in New Zealand for 2027? We've ranked 10 resorts based on live snow conditions, lift-pass prices, and seasonal openings — all verified for the 2026/27 season.
Resorts are filtered to match the "cat-skiing" criteria using our resort-tagging system, then ranked by current snow depth.
Live prices and weather — click any resort to see the full forecast, lift status, and trail map.
North Island, New Zealand
day pass
Snow report pending
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Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
day pass
Snow report pending
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Canterbury, New Zealand
day pass
Opens in 319 days
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Canterbury, New Zealand
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Opens in 278 days
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Nelson/Marlborough, New Zealand
day pass
Snow report pending
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Mackenzie Basin, South Island, New Zealand
day pass
Snow report pending
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Canterbury, New Zealand
day pass
Snow report pending
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Wanaka, New Zealand
day pass
Opens in 76 days
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Queenstown, New Zealand
day pass
Snow report pending
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Queenstown, New Zealand
day pass
Opens in 248 days
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