Ski and snow

New Zealand’s ski season runs roughly June to October, with resorts on volcanoes in the North Island and alpine ranges in the South, plus heli-skiing and club fields for the adventurous.

Where to go

• Queenstown Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, with nightlife to match.
• Wānaka Cardrona and Treble Cone.
• Mt Ruapehu Whakapapa and Tūroa on an active volcano.
• Canterbury Mt Hutt and a cluster of club fields.
• Heli-skiing Fresh powder in the Southern Alps from Wānaka, Queenstown and Methven.

Good to know

Mountain roads may need snow chains: carry them and know how to fit them. Check road and field reports each morning.