TL;DR
Ski season is in full swing in the Southern Hemisphere! Mt. Hutt opened recently, but Manganui was the first ski field to start the season in New Zealand. Although Mt. Hutt has limited snowfall, other resorts like Cardrona, The Remarkables, and Treble Cone are set to open soon. Australia's ski season also began with Mt. Buller and Perisher welcoming eager skiers. Get ready for an exciting winter ahead!
The festivities have commenced in the Southern Hemisphere with the beginning of the ski season. While Mt Hutt in New Zealand opened recently, it wasn't the first ski field to kick off the season. Manganui took that honour by opening on May 12th, although they had to close shortly after due to melting snow.Currently, Mt Hutt has the Nor'West Express, Summit Six, and Magic Carpet Conveyer lifts up and running. Despite their efforts in snowmaking, they describe the snow base as thin due to a lack of natural snowfall.
About the author
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
