New Zealand’s Slow Start to Winter Continues as Several Resorts Delay Opening Again New Zealand’s challenging start to the 2026 ski season is continuing, with three of the country’s most famous ski areas near Queenstown and in the Canterbury region on the South Island announcing further opening delays as warm temperatures, rain, and strong winds continue to frustrate snowmaking efforts. Just days after several resorts postponed their planned opening weekends to June 20, […] Weather Kiwi Brains | June 19, 2026 0 Comments
Slow Start for the Corporate New Zealand Ski Fields So far this winter, snow has been hard to come by in New Zealand for the corporate ski fields. Coronet Peak, one of the ‘Three Peaks’ run by NZ Ski and based in Queenstown, opened on the 16th of June but only several days later had to close due to a lack of snow. Mt Hutt (Three Peaks) which is […] Industry News Nathaniel Lewis | July 5, 2023 0 Comments
Skyline Gondola in Queenstown, New Zealand, Triples Capacity The Skyline Gondola in Queenstown, New Zealand, received an upgrade during the autumn, resulting in a tripling of capacity, from previously 1,000 passengers an hour to 3,000 passengers an hour. The upgrade also included 10 new towers, a new cableway and new bottom and top gondola terminals, and tree-felling on the hillside. The gondola is located in Queenstown on the South […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 2, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Winter Arrives Early in New Zealand Heavy snow falls reached the south island of New Zealand, with snow falling to around 400m (1312ft) on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. State Highway 94 was closed on Wednesday evening at Mount Hamilton, between The Key and Centre Hill, but reopened again at 10:15 p.m. It is still recommended to carry snow chains in the area. Related: Manganui Ski Area Will Be […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | May 10, 2023 1 Comment
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