Ski Areas in Waikato
Waikato Ski Resorts
Waikato is a region of New Zealand offering skiing and snowboarding in 4 New Zealand Ski Resorts, including Broken River, Rainbow and Tukino.
Snow Forecasts for Waikato
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Broken River | 17cm 7in |
| Manganui | 8cm 3in |
| Rainbow | 4cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 20 Apr 2026 04:44 UTC
Waikato Ski Resorts
Highest altitude ski resorts in Waikato
The highest altitude ski resorts in Waikato, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Broken River | 1,313m 4,308ft |
| Manganui | 1,260m 4,134ft |
| Rainbow | 1,437m 4,715ft |
| Tukino | 1,700m 5,577ft |
Highest lift-served ski areas in Waikato
The highest lift-served skiing in Waikato, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Broken River | 1,820m 5,971ft |
| Manganui | 1,680m 5,512ft |
| Rainbow | 1,800m 5,906ft |
| Tukino | 1,890m 6,201ft |
Best ski areas for Beginners in Waikato
The best beginner ski areas in Waikato, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Rainbow |  |
Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Waikato
The best intermediate ski resorts in Waikato, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Rainbow |  |