Visiting Queenstown for a ski holiday this winter?
Get the latest information on snow conditions, weather forecasts and what's happening across all Queenstown and Wānaka ski resorts with our weekly snow report videos.
Our wide range of terrain across four ski fields means there's something to suit all abilities, whether you're a beginner looking to conquer the mountain or an expert wanting to cut fresh tracks. Hosted by local pro snowboarder Nick Hyne and produced in partnership with the snow experts from Mountainwatch, tune in each week for the latest Queenstown and Wānaka snow report.
SNOW REPORT - 9 JULY 2025
Welcome back to the Queenstown/Wānaka Weekly Snow Reports. 🗻❄️
Coronet Peak has all lifts spinning with an après ski party this Saturday 12 July at Heidi's Hut, and Cardrona Alpine Resort has opened Soho Express, making it the largest ski field in New Zealand. The Remarkables has all their jump lines open with a few fresh features into Castaway Park ahead of this weekend’s Mini Shred competition. Treble Cone is riding well with Home Basin Express, Saddle Basin Quad and Nice 'n' Easy Platter all open for business. The Heli-ski season launched last week with awesome winter conditions for this time of year. Don’t forget about the Snow Fun Zone at Snow Farm where there’s tubing fun and snow play for everyone.
With snow showers forecasted for Friday, it's shaping up to be an epic last weekend of the school holidays. ⛷️
Tune in to the full Queenstown/Wānaka Mountainwatch report for the latest. ⬇️
SNOW REPORT - 2 JULY 2025
We're back with the weekly Queenstown / Wānaka Snow Reports.
30 cm of snow from the storm last weekend has transformed the slopes, with more terrain opening up, right on time for the school holidays!
Treble Cone celebrated its opening weekend in style and with plenty of snow - Home Basin and The Saddle are open for epic top-to-bottom skiing. The Remarkables is firing with all lifts spinning, including Shadow Basin and Alta Chutes. Captains, Whitestar and the new T-bar are riding beautifully at Cardrona, and the brand-new SOHO Express chairlift will be up and running as soon as conditions allow. Coronet Peak has been completely transformed with everything open, including Rocky Gully T-Bar and Greengates, plus night skiing until 9pm every Wednesday, Friday, and the next 3 Saturday nights. Don't miss Kids Day Out with face painting this Saturday. Snow Farm in Cardrona Valley is perfect for those wanting to try cross-country skiing.
With 5-10cm expected Thursday night before settled weather returns for the weekend, it's time to get up there and make the most of these incredible conditions!
Tune in to the full Queenstown / Wānaka Snow Report for the latest updates.
SNOW REPORT - 25 JUNE 2025
We're back with the weekly Queenstown / Wānaka Snow Reports!
Conditions are looking prime at The Remarkables with Sugar chairlift spinning and the beginner box line complete in the terrain park. Treble Cone and Snow Farm are opening from this Friday. Cardrona has McDougall’s, Whitestar Express and a range of terrain parks open. They’re getting ready for a big weekend of live action and tunes with the Welcome to Winter festival this Saturday - and maybe even first laps in 150ha of fresh terrain in Soho Basin. Coronet Peak are gearing up for night skiing this Friday, and First Tracks from Monday – so head up there at 8am for coffee and fresh cord.
With temps expected to drop over the coming days and snow in the forecast for this weekend, now’s the time for snow dances.
SNOW REPORT - 18 JUNE 2025
Kicking off the first report, Cardrona, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables all opened this weekend with proper winter conditions. We're talking corduroy laps, terrain park features and bluebird conditions.
Big things are happening at Cardrona - McDougall’s, McPark, a new base building are all open, plus there will be a whopping 150ha additional terrain to explore once the new Soho Express chairlift starts spinning. The vibes were high at The Remarkables with the Kick Off rail jam and great on-piste riding, while Coronet Peak's reporting their best start to winter in 4 years - not to mention their pop-up night ski TONIGHT! Snow Farm and Treble Cone join the party on Friday 27 June, and with up to 17cm of snow in the forecast for Treble Cone in the next week, it’s looking like a solid start to the season.
These weekly Mountainwatch updates are your local guide for all the mountain news across Wānaka and Queenstown. Tune in every Wednesday as we break down conditions, weather and what's happening across the slopes.
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