Ski Resorts in Otago, New Zealand

3 ski resorts in the Otago region of New Zealand, sorted by vertical drop. Compare stats on snowfall, trails, and terrain mix to find the right resort for your skiing level and holiday style.

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New Zealand's busiest family resort, also a headline freestyle destination and host of the FIS Freeski World Cup.

Vertical600m (1,969ft)
Trails50
Snowfall290cm/yr (114in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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New Zealand's most famous ski area, ten minutes from Queenstown, with long lake and mountain views from most lifts.

Vertical450m (1,476ft)
Trails25
Snowfall150cm/yr (59in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Jagged peaks above Queenstown with varied terrain and long views over Lake Wakatipu, a contrast to neighbouring Coronet Peak's open faces.

Vertical357m (1,171ft)
Trails45
Snowfall200cm/yr (79in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Skiing in Otago

The Otago region of New Zealand has 3 ski resorts in the SkiGrade database. The largest by vertical drop is Cardrona Alpine Resort at 600m of vertical.

Resorts within the same region often share similar snow conditions, altitude profiles, and season lengths. Use the stats above to compare individual mountains, or click through to any resort page for a full head-to-head comparison with any other resort in the SkiGrade database.