Ski Areas in Canterbury
Canterbury Ski Resorts
Canterbury is a region of New Zealand offering skiing and snowboarding in 6 New Zealand Ski Resorts, including Craigieburn, Fox Peak and Hanmer Springs.
Snow Forecasts for Canterbury
There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Canterbury today (Sunday 16th November).
Canterbury Ski Resorts
Highest altitude ski resorts in Canterbury
The highest altitude ski resorts in Canterbury, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 4,291ft |
| Fox Peak | 3,839ft |
| Hanmer Springs | 4,698ft |
| Mount Hutt | 4,593ft |
| Mount Lyford | 4,199ft |
| Porter Heights | 4,265ft |
Highest lift-served ski areas in Canterbury
The highest lift-served skiing in Canterbury, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 5,942ft |
| Fox Peak | 6,070ft |
| Hanmer Springs | 6,070ft |
| Mount Hutt | 6,824ft |
| Mount Lyford | 5,741ft |
| Porter Heights | 6,496ft |
Best ski areas for Beginners in Canterbury
The best beginner ski areas in Canterbury, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Porter Heights |  |
Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Canterbury
The best intermediate ski resorts in Canterbury, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt |  |
| Mount Lyford | |
Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Canterbury
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Canterbury, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | |
| Porter Heights | |