A quick note: this guide is mostly focused on the south island. There are rad ski fields on the north island at Mt Ruphehu, but you'll have more options for a ski trip on the south island. If traveling on both, Mt Ruphehu is more than worth a visit. New Zealand Ski Resorts. There are about five "big" ski resorts on the south island.. Chateau Tongariro Hotel. Address: State Highway 48, Whakapapa Village. Independent Reviews: Booking.com. Located at the foot of imposing Mt Ruapehu, Chateau Tongariro Hotel is the closest accommodation option you'll get to the ski slopes of Whakapapa and Turoa, two of the best New Zealand ski resorts.

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Cardrona Ski Resort is located 34 km (21 miles) from the town of Wanaka in New Zealand's South Island. Cardrona Ski Resort is located about halfway between Queenstown and Wanaka via the Crown Range. From Queenstown, Cardrona is 58.1 km (36 miles) away. It takes just under an hour to drive to Cardrona from Queenstown.. Best time for bargain prices and to catch a good deal: June 10th - 20th. The snow is very questionable in early June - only a couple of New Zealand's ski fields are open by the 10th, while others aim to open around the 17th. However, early June is part of the Queenstown/Wanaka area's elusive off season, which only exists in May and June.