Ski Areas in Canterbury
Canterbury Ski Resorts
Canterbury is a region of New Zealand offering skiing and snowboarding in 7 New Zealand Ski Resorts, including Craigieburn, Mount Cheeseman and Porter Heights.
Snow Forecasts for Canterbury
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 68cm 27in |
| Mount Hutt | 49cm 19in |
| Mount Lyford | 45cm 18in |
| Fox Peak | 30cm 12in |
| Porter Heights | 23cm 9in |
Forecast updated : 17 Apr 2026 12:48 UTC
Canterbury Ski Resorts
Highest altitude ski resorts in Canterbury
The highest altitude ski resorts in Canterbury, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 1,308m 4,291ft |
| Fox Peak | 1,170m 3,839ft |
| Hanmer Springs | 1,432m 4,698ft |
| Mount Cheeseman | 1,540m 5,052ft |
| Mount Hutt | 1,400m 4,593ft |
| Mount Lyford | 1,280m 4,199ft |
| Porter Heights | 1,300m 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 | 1,811m 5,942ft |
| Fox Peak | 1,850m 6,070ft |
| Hanmer Springs | 1,850m 6,070ft |
| Mount Cheeseman | 1,874m 6,148ft |
| Mount Hutt | 2,080m 6,824ft |
| Mount Lyford | 1,750m 5,741ft |
| Porter Heights | 1,980m 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 | |