South Island: best ski resorts

List of the best ski resorts on the South Island (5 test reports and 14 evaluations based on facts)

Best ski resort on the South Island

The ski resort Cardrona is the best ski resort on the South Island. With 4 out of 5 stars, it has the highest rating on the South Island.

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South Island: top ski resorts

South Island – limit to
Regions:
Mountain ranges:
National Park:
- 1. Arthur’s Pass National Park

1-19 out of 19 ski resorts

1. Cardrona

Test result: 4.0 out of 5 stars

13 strengths of this ski resort

Beginners

Snow parks

Slope offering

Lifts and cable cars

Snow reliability

Details

2. Mt. Hutt

Test result: 3.7 out of 5 stars

12 strengths of this ski resort

Advanced skiers, freeriders

Slope offering

Lifts and cable cars

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Details

2. Coronet Peak

Test result: 3.7 out of 5 stars

11 strengths of this ski resort

Beginners

Slope offering

Lifts and cable cars

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Details

4. The Remarkables

Test result: 3.6 out of 5 stars

11 strengths of this ski resort

Beginners

Lifts and cable cars

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Families and children

Details

5. Treble Cone

Test result: 3.5 out of 5 stars

10 strengths of this ski resort

Slope offering

Lifts and cable cars

Snow reliability

Slope preparation

Beginners

Details

6. Ohau

Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars