New Zealand Zeroing-In On ’23 Snow Season

With only weeks until commencement of ski operations, New Zealand is prepping for another rowdy ski season in 2023.

For a lay of the land at Aotearoa, here’s listing of North and South Island ski area opening dates:

North Island:

• Mt. Ruapehu – 24 June
• Whakapapa – 8 July
• Turoa – 9 July
• Manganui – *spun the seats for a sec in May, but shut again for the moment

South Island:

• Porters – 25 June
• Mt. Olympus – 1 August
• Craigieburn / Broken River – “Ides of June”
• Cardrona Ski Resort – 17 June
• Treble Cone – 24 June
• The Remarkables – 17 June
• Coronet Peak – 16 June
• Mt. Hutt – 9 June
• Roundhill – 23 June
• Ohau Snowfields – 24 June
• Mt. Dobson – “Eves of July”

Word to the wise, and just for peace of mind, pack the rock-hoppers for the early days.

And be sure to keep it here for ongoing SnowBrains coverage of the New Zealand winter season 2023!