When will ski resorts in New Zealand open for the ski season? The 2026/27 New Zealand Ski season starts from 2026/05/31. 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 |
|---|---|
| Coronet Peak | May 29 |
| Hanmer Springs Ski Area | Jun 19 |
| Porters | Jun 25 |
| Ohau Snow Fields | Jun 26 |
| Mt. Lyford Alpine Resort | Jun 27 |
| Mt. Dobson Ski Area | Jul 02 |
| Craigieburn Valley Ski Area | Jul 17 |
| Mt. Olympus | Jul 25 |
| Rainbow Ski Area | Jul 25 |
| Mt. Cheeseman Ski Resort | Jul 30 |
| Temple Basin | Aug 08 |
| Broken River Ski Area | Aug 14 |
| Manganui Ski Area | Aug 21 |
| Tukino Skifield | Aug 21 |
| Treble Cone | Jun 27 |
| Cardrona Alpine Resort | Jun 26 |
| Mt. Hutt Ski Area | Jun 26 |
| The Remarkables | Jun 21 |
| Turoa | Jul 04 |
| Whakapapa | May 30 |