Manganui

Perched on the eastern slopes of Mount Taranaki, Manganui ski field offers an intimate skiing experience unique to New Zealand's North Island. This club-operated field combines challenging terrain with a welcoming community atmosphere, making it a favorite among local skiers and riders since 1929. The volcanic terrain creates distinctive skiing conditions and spectacular views across Taranaki and toward the central plateau.

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Hongi’s Valley

Timelapse

Located at Tahurangi Lodge, this Manganui webcam captures the dramatic view up Hongi's Valley, with the distinctive Shark's Tooth formation and North Ridge creating a stunning alpine backdrop on Mt Taranaki's slopes.

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Manganui's lift network maintains the authentic character of New Zealand club skiing. The field operates two nutcracker rope tows - the main T-bar accessing intermediate terrain and the top T-bar leading to more advanced runs. While these lifts require a bit of technique to master, they provide access to excellent skiing terrain and help maintain the field's uncrowded slopes.

Manganui Lift System

Total Ski Lifts = 4

T-Bar

Manganui Resort Elevation

Trails

Total Runs

Total Area

146 ac

59.1 ha

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner

Intermediate

35%

Advanced

60%

Expert

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Location

Located just 30 minutes from New Plymouth and set within Egmont National Park, Manganui offers a true mountain experience on the North Island. The drive up to the field presents stunning views of the Taranaki coastline, while the base facilities sit at 1,250 meters above sea level. A 15-minute walk from the parking area to the lodge adds to the adventure, embodying the traditional Kiwi ski field experience.

Manganui

, north-island

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Season Info

The skiing season at Manganui typically runs from June to October, with peak conditions usually occurring in August and September. Being on Mount Taranaki's slopes means the field can experience rapid weather changes, creating diverse snow conditions throughout the season. Natural snowfall is supplemented by snowmaking when conditions permit, helping maintain consistent coverage on the main runs.

Current Season

2025

Opening Day

6/29/2025

Closing Day

9/29/2025

Days Open