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Ski Areas in Canterbury

Canterbury Ski Resorts

Canterbury is a region of New Zealand offering skiing and snowboarding in 6 New Zealand Ski Resorts, including Fox Peak, Mount Lyford and Porter Heights.

Snow Forecasts for Canterbury

Ski Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Forecast 7 Day
Mount Lyford6cm
Fox Peak3cm
Hanmer Springs3cm
Mount Hutt2cm
Craigieburn1cm

Forecast updated : 31 Jul 2025 16:17 IST

Canterbury Ski Resorts

 Highest altitude ski resorts in Canterbury

The highest altitude ski resorts in Canterbury, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Canterbury
Ski ResortResort
Craigieburn1,308m
Fox Peak1,170m
Hanmer Springs1,432m
Mount Hutt1,400m
Mount Lyford1,280m
Porter Heights1,300m

 Highest lift-served ski areas in Canterbury

The highest lift-served skiing in Canterbury, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Canterbury
Ski ResortTop
Craigieburn1,811m
Fox Peak1,850m
Hanmer Springs1,850m
Mount Hutt2,080m
Mount Lyford1,750m
Porter Heights1,980m

 Best ski areas for Beginners in Canterbury

The best beginner ski areas in Canterbury, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in Canterbury
Ski ResortBeginn.
Porter Heights3*

 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Canterbury

The best intermediate ski resorts in Canterbury, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Canterbury
Ski ResortInterm.
Mount Hutt4*
Mount Lyford4*

 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Canterbury

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Canterbury, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Canterbury
Ski ResortExperts
Mount Hutt3*
Porter Heights4*