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 Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Ohau Snow Fields | 2cm |
Forecast updated : 14 Nov 2025 20:13 IST
Manawatu-Wanganui Ski Resorts
Highest altitude ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui
The highest altitude ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 1,625m |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 1,425m |
Highest lift-served ski areas in Manawatu-Wanganui
The highest lift-served skiing in Manawatu-Wanganui, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 2,300m |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 1,825m |
| Turoa | 2,320m |
| Whakapapa | 2,300m |
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.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu |  |
| Turoa | |
| Whakapapa | |
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.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu |  |
| Turoa |  |
| Whakapapa | |
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.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | |
| Turoa | |
| Whakapapa | |