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Ski Areas in Manawatu-Wanganui

Manawatu-Wanganui Ski Resorts

Manawatu-Wanganui is a region of New Zealand offering skiing and snowboarding in 4 New Zealand Ski Resorts, including Mount Ruapehu, Turoa and Whakapapa.

Snow Forecasts for Manawatu-Wanganui

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Forecast 7 Day
Turoa4cm
Ohau Snow Fields2cm
Mount Ruapehu1cm
Whakapapa1cm

Forecast updated : 31 Jul 2025 08:07 IST

Manawatu-Wanganui Ski Resorts

 Highest altitude ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui

The highest altitude ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui
Ski ResortResort
Mount Ruapehu1,625m
Ohau Snow Fields1,425m

 Highest lift-served ski areas in Manawatu-Wanganui

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

Highest lift-served ski areas in Manawatu-Wanganui
Ski ResortTop
Mount Ruapehu2,300m
Ohau Snow Fields1,825m
Turoa2,320m
Whakapapa2,300m

 Best ski areas for Beginners in Manawatu-Wanganui

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

Best ski areas for Beginners in Manawatu-Wanganui
Ski ResortBeginn.
Mount Ruapehu3*
Turoa3*
Whakapapa3*

 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Manawatu-Wanganui

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

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Manawatu-Wanganui
Ski ResortInterm.
Mount Ruapehu5*
Turoa4*
Whakapapa5*

 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Manawatu-Wanganui

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Manawatu-Wanganui, 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 Manawatu-Wanganui
Ski ResortExperts
Mount Ruapehu3*
Turoa5*
Whakapapa4*