ski resorts nz

New Zealand ski resorts are extemely popular places to ski and snowboard for British skiers.

Known for skiing in more different countries than any other nation, skiers from the UK take a large number of ski holidays in the ski resorts nz offers. So what do the world's most travelled skiers and snowboarders love so much about new zealand ski resorts?

Below are NZ ski resort reviews for all of the top New Zealand winter resorts - here you can find the best family ski resorts in nz and world class New Zealand snowboard resorts in the New Zealand mountains.

If you're looking for your perfect ski resort nz is likely to have what you're looking for!

Top 10 Best Ski Resorts in NZ

Mount Ruapehu NZ Whakapapa and Turoa ski areas came under joint management in 2000 and now operatre as Ruapehu ski area, the largest ski centre in New Zealand and one of the three largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The reasort claims the title of the largest vertical drop of any centre in Australasia. Beginner Trails  0 runs ?km 0%  Intermediate Trails  12 runs ?km 27%  Advanced Trails  16 runs ?km 37%  Expert Trails  15 runs 15km 34%  snoman says Whakapapa and Turoa ski areas came under joint management in 2000 and now operatre as Ruapehu ski area, the largest ski centre in New Zealand and one of the three largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The reasor... more Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass NZ$486 Resort Open Jun 2012 Resort Close Oct 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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All New Zealand Ski Resorts

In NZ ski resort types are fairly diverse. New Zealand ski resorts range from the out and out mountain towns to chic exclusive New Zealand ski resorts and purpose built modern resorts. Each is among the best in its own niche, so you really need to think about what you're looking for from a ski resort in NZ, before booking a New Zealand skiing holiday.

The truth is that New Zealand ski resorts come in all different shapes and forms and, while most resorts in nz are good for most types of skiing and snowboarding - if you know what kind of ski holiday you're looking for, and find a New Zealand ski resort aimed at exactly your type of winter holiday, you can be sure of a ski trip to remember.