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New Zealand: best ski resorts

List of the best ski resorts in New Zealand (8 test reports and 16 evaluations based on facts)

Best ski resort in New Zealand

The ski resort Cardrona is the best ski resort in New Zealand. With 4 out of 5 stars, it has the highest rating in New Zealand.

Best ski resort in New Zealand – Test report Cardrona

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New Zealand: top ski resorts

1-24 out of 24 ski resorts
1. Cardrona
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Test result: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Cardrona

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope preparation
Cleanliness and hygiene
Friendliness of staff
Beginners
Snow parks
Details
2. Mt. Hutt
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Test result: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Mt. Hutt

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope preparation
Cleanliness and hygiene
Friendliness of staff
Advanced skiers, freeriders
Slope offering
Details
2. Coronet Peak
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Test result: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Coronet Peak

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope preparation
Cleanliness and hygiene
Friendliness of staff
Beginners
Slope offering
Details
4. Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu
Australia and Oceania New Zealand North Island Manawatu-Wanganui
Test result: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope offering
Slope preparation
Cleanliness and hygiene
Friendliness of staff
Beginners
Details
4. The Remarkables
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Test result: 3.6 out of 5 stars
The Remarkables

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope preparation
Cleanliness and hygiene
Friendliness of staff
Beginners
Lifts and cable cars
Details
6. Tūroa – Mt. Ruapehu
Australia and Oceania New Zealand North Island Manawatu-Wanganui
Test result: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Tūroa – Mt. Ruapehu

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope preparation
Cleanliness and hygiene
Friendliness of staff
Slope offering
Snow reliability
Details
6. Treble Cone
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Test result: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Treble Cone

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Slope preparation
Cleanliness and hygiene
Friendliness of staff
Slope offering
Lifts and cable cars
Details
8. Snowplanet – Silverdale (indoor ski area)
Australia and Oceania New Zealand North Island Auckland
Test result: 2.9 out of 5 stars
Snowplanet – Silverdale

Highlights (5 from 18 evaluation criteria)

Snow reliability
Access, on-site parking
Cleanliness and hygiene
Friendliness of staff
Slope preparation
Details
9. Ohau
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
10. Roundhill – Lake Tekapo
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.6 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
10. Porters
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.6 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
10. Mt. Lyford
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Marlborough
Evaluation: 2.6 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
10. Mt. Dobson
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.6 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
10. Fox Peak
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.6 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
15. Rainbow Valley
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Marlborough
Evaluation: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
15. Craigieburn
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
17. Temple Basin
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.4 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
17. Mount Olympus
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.4 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
17. Mount Cheeseman
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.4 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
17. Manganui – Mount Taranaki
Australia and Oceania New Zealand North Island Taranaki
Evaluation: 2.4 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
17. Hanmer Springs
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.4 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
17. Broken River Ski Field
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.4 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
23. Tukino
Australia and Oceania New Zealand North Island
Evaluation: 2.3 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
24. Awakino
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Evaluation: 2.2 out of 5 stars
Evaluated based on facts:
among others: Size, slope offering, ski lifts
Details
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