The snowy slopes of New Zealand offer exciting opportunities to ski in the Southern Hemisphere. With more than 25 ski resorts spread out across the islands of the country, there is plenty of diversity that provides for all levels of skiers, whether you’re a fresh-faced skier or expert. And the best of the skiing regions rival those of Europe and North America.
Country code
+64
Language
English and Maori
Currency
New Zealand dollar
Best time to visit
Visit during the winter season between June to October for ideal skiing conditions
What's the weather like?
New Zealand largely has a temperature climate, while the mountainous areas of the country are characterised by an alpine climate, receiving cold temperatures and abundant snowfall
The island county of New Zealand lies in the southwest of the Pacific Ocean, largely consisting of two main islands, the North Island and South Island, as well as around 600 other islands. Its extreme remoteness resulted in the islands being the some of the last to the settled by humans. New Zealand is approximately 900 miles east of Australia and 600 miles south of Fiji, Tonga and New Caledonia. The country’s rugged and mountainous terrain provides shelter for distinct biodiversity
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