New Zealand ski resorts: snow forecast & terrain
Veabird forecasts snow run by run at 6 ski resorts in New Zealand, across Canterbury (1), Otago (4) and Ruapehu (1). Treble Cone has the most vertical, 2,494 ft, and Whakapapa (Ruapehu) the highest summit, 7,546 ft. 4 are on the Ikon Pass. By terrain mix, the best fits for beginners are Whakapapa (Ruapehu), Cardrona and The Remarkables; for experts, Treble Cone, Mt Hutt and The Remarkables.
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This week, resort by resort
Canterbury
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Hutt | 2,251 ft | 18 / 46 / 37% | Ikon | SunThinMonThinTueShutWedShut |
Otago
Best for beginners: Cardrona, The Remarkables, Treble Cone · intermediates: The Remarkables, Cardrona, Treble Cone · experts: Treble Cone, The Remarkables, Cardrona
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona | 623 ft | 21 / 60 / 19% | Ikon | SunThinMonThinTueShutWedShut |
| Coronet Peak | 1,578 ft | – | Ikon | SunThinMonThinTueShutWedShut |
| The Remarkables | 1,234 ft | 16 / 56 / 28% | Ikon | SunThinMonThinTueShutWedShut |
| Treble Cone | 2,494 ft | 7 / 50 / 43% | SunD+MonCTueShutWedShut |
Ruapehu
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa (Ruapehu) | 2,198 ft | 75 / 12 / 12% | SunThinMonThinTueShutWedShut |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's snow model, updated Oct 3, 19:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Terrain shares are mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Passes are 2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy.