New Zealand Ski Resort Ratings
This page shows only the Top Ski Resorts of New Zealand, ranked according to various criteria.
Opinion Alert:- Only the fact-based comparisons are reliable; everything else is purely subjective and your experience may vary. J2Ski are not responsible for your snow, your mates or your attitude... although we hope you enjoy them all!
There are J2Ski guides to some 32 Ski Resorts in New Zealand.
Top 6 New Zealand Ski Resorts for Highest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Turoa | 2,320m7,612ft | |
| Whakapapa | 2,300m7,546ft | |
| Mount Ruapehu | 2,300m7,546ft | |
| Roundhill | 2,133m6,998ft | |
| Mount Hutt | 2,080m6,824ft | |
| Mount Dobson | 2,046m6,713ft |
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts for Best Expert Skiing
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Turoa |  | |
| Whakapapa |  | |
| Porter Heights | | |
| Temple Basin | | |
| Mount Dobson |  | |
| Mount Hutt | | |
| Treble Cone | | |
| Coronet Peak | | |
| Mount Ruapehu | | |
| Cardrona | |
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts for Best Intermediate skiing
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | | |
| Mount Ruapehu | | |
| The Remarkables | | |
| Mount Lyford | | |
| Mount Hutt | | |
| Treble Cone | | |
| Cardrona | | |
| Turoa | | |
| Mount Dobson | | |
| Rainbow | |
Top 9 New Zealand Ski Resorts for Best gentle Skiing
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow | | |
| Coronet Peak | | |
| Cardrona | | |
| Whakapapa | | |
| Mount Dobson | | |
| Porter Heights | | |
| Treble Cone | | |
| Mount Ruapehu | | |
| Turoa | |
Top 9 New Zealand Ski Resorts for Best Boarding
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | | |
| Mount Dobson | | |
| Mount Hutt | | |
| Treble Cone | | |
| Coronet Peak | | |
| Cardrona | | |
| Turoa | | |
| Rainbow | | |
| Mount Ruapehu | |