The Queenstown, New Zealand ski season runs from late June to early October. Queenstown has four unique mountain terrains to choose from – all a short drive from Queenstown’s town center. With just a simple glance below you’ll be able to compare the conditions at each and decide which is best for you on the day.
Road Comment: The road is wet, so please drive carefully and keep two-way access at all times.
Snow Conditions:
Last Snow Fall: 2 June 2026 0cm
Snow Comment:
Weather Conditions:
A Bluebird day is on the cards! Head on up to the peak to make the most of it!
The beginner terrain is skiing great and is ideal for those trying skiing/boarding for the first time.
We also have a sledding lane is fun for everyone and to top it off, you can even get a Gondola to the top of the mountain!
* Please note, we will not be permitting BYO sleds, as we have a max capacity of sledding to control the safety of our little (and big) sliders.
Winter Made Early will operate 29 May–12 June from 10am-3pm.
Operating UPSTAIRS, please head up the stairs from the drop zone, and into our cafe area.
From Saturday 13th June we will extend our opening hours to 9am - 4pm and look to extend the Learner area.
Alongside this the street facilities will open up and the lunch options will be expanded.
Road Comment: Our road is in an alpine environment which can change quickly. Drivers should carry chains and know how and when to fit them, and when to turn back. Following is a chain-fitting video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9rKZ_86A4I&t=1s
Snow Conditions:
Last Snow Fall: 2 June 2026 0cm
Snow Comment:
Weather Conditions:
Kia ora and welcome to our first words for winter 2026. While we haven't had much natural snow yet (although a developing El Nino looks promising for later on) we’ve finally got conditions to get the snow guns cranking and start making some snow, with snowmaking conditions looking positive for our scheduled opening this Saturday.
We are going to make a decision re opening on Thursday, and will update then. Please note that while we’re hopeful and pushing hard, if we do open it will be limited with Learner’s Area only most likely.
Fingers crossed for cold temps, low humidity and not too much wind :).
