Snow guide: Canterbury

This is the country's most diverse ski region, guaranteeing a huge variety of terrain. - More

Snow guide: Mt Ruapehu

Rising dramatically 2797m out of the Central Plateau, this vast volcanic beauty has two commercial ski areas and a friendly little club field. - More

Snow guide: club and small commercial ski areas

Few queues, friendly faces and fun are the hallmarks of these little ski areas, many of them hidden on remote mountainsides around the country. - More