With a southern aspect and high elevation, Cardrona recieves a plentiful amount of natural snow each year. Cardrona is a relaxed friendly mountain great for friends and family to enjoy a healthy holiday in the midst of the Southern Alps.
2008 Season: 21 June to 12 October
Coronet Peak's open slopes and wide rolling terrain is only a short drive from Queenstown. It's the original - and still leads the way in innovation and quality. Coronet Peak has everything - from easy beginner slopes to rolling off-piste runs to long groomed trails.
2008 Season: 21 June to 12 October
Close to Christchurch city and with more than 365 skiable hectares, Mt Hutt offers plenty of variety and every facility for snow sports enthusiasts. A big mountain with great terrain, Mt Hutt offers an awesome, winter experience for all levels of skiers and riders.
2008 Season: June to October
The three closest villages to Mt Ruapehu are National Park Village, Whakapapa and Ohakune.The Mt Ruapehu area contains mountains, deserts, lakes, active volcanoes, rich farm land and pristine rivers, including the Whanganui River.
2008 Season: 14 June to 19 October
High in The Remarkables mountain range near Queenstown The Remarkables Ski Area offers a true alpine experience in three sunny bowls where 220 skiable hectares of terrain spreads across 700 hectares of reserve.
2008 Season: 21 June to 12 October
Treble Cone is the largest ski area in New Zealand's South Island. With the longest vertical rise in the Southern Lakes (705m), longest groomed intermediate runs (4km) and spectacular views over Lake Wanaka and Mount Aspiring.
2008 Season: 30 June to 5 October