Temple Basin
Canterbury, New Zealand
€43
day pass
Opens in 278 days
published season date
Quick answer
The cheapest in New Zealand ski resorts right now are Temple Basin, Broken River, Rainbow, Mount Hutt and The Remarkables, with day passes from €43.
- 1.Temple Basin· €43/day
- 2.Broken River· €53/day
- 3.Rainbow· €75/day
- 4.Mount Hutt· €86/day
- 5.The Remarkables· €86/day
Looking for the best ski resorts on a Budget in New Zealand for 2027? We've ranked 5 resorts based on live snow conditions, lift-pass prices, and seasonal openings — all verified for the 2026/27 season.
Resorts are sorted by day-pass price (cheapest first), with all prices verified for the current season. Use this list to plan a budget ski trip without guessing what you'll pay at the lift.
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5 resorts
Broken River
Canterbury, New Zealand
€53
day pass
Opens in 319 days
published season date
Rainbow
Nelson/Marlborough, New Zealand
€75
day pass
Snow report pending
updates in season
Mount Hutt
Canterbury, New Zealand
€86
day pass
Snow report pending
updates in season
The Remarkables
Queenstown, New Zealand
€86
day pass
Snow report pending
updates in season