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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.

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
4
T-Bar

Manganui Resort Elevation

5512ft1680mResort Summit1378ft420mVertical Drop4134ft1260mResort Base
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Trails

Total Runs

17

Total Area

146 ac

59.1 ha

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner
5%
Intermediate
35%
Advanced
60%
Expert
0%
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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

93

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Annual Snowfall

Metric

2.5m

250cm

Imperial

8.2ft

98in

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