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Hanmer Springs Resort Guide
Solid · 2026 season average
Closed for the season · average of 73 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed September 13
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 21
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
10cm
7-Day Forecast
14cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
11
2026 season
Resort Guide
Hanmer Springs Ski Area is located in the South Island of New Zealand, just outside the alpine village of Hanmer Springs. The resort features a relaxed, club-style atmosphere with uncrowded slopes, offering terrain suitable for beginners through advanced skiers and snowboarders. Key amenities include on-mountain accommodation, a licensed café, and ski and snowboard hire, with the area known for its friendly environment and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Hanmer Springs stands out for its welcoming community vibe and accessible off-piste terrain.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Hanmer Springs
Lifts
3
Skiable area
128 ac
Longest run
1 km / 0.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(15 total)
Beginner
2
10% of terrain
Intermediate
9
60% of terrain
Advanced
4
30% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Chill Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Monteith’s Brewery Bar – A popular après-ski destination in Hanmer Springs, Monteith’s Brewery Bar is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, extensive selection of craft beers, and hearty New Zealand fare, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Sep 20, 10:02 PM UTC
131cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+27%
vs 5-Year Avg
103cm avg by now
+23%
vs 30-Year Avg
107cm avg by now
103cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 131.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~130.8 cm. That's 27% above the 5-year average (103 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 22% above the 30-year average (107 cm).
Hanmer Springs Season Snowfall
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Hanmer Springs Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 135cm with an average of 50 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27cm | 8 days | 7cm | 18cm | 12cm |
| July | 36cm | 11 days | 14cm | 27cm | 12cm |
| August | 27cm | 11 days | 13cm | 25cm | 10cm |
| September | 21cm | 8 days | 3cm | 14cm | 9cm |
| October | 16cm | 7 days | 1cm | 10cm | 8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
33.6
Season Average
73 days scored
56
Best Day
7 Jul
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
July 2026
- 567 Jul11cm
- 498 Jul3cm
- 479 Jul4cm
August 2026
- 4916 Aug10cm
- 4527 Aug2cm
- 424 Aug4cm
September 2026
- 367 Sep8cm
- 351 Sep
- 344 Sep
July scored highest for Hanmer Springs in 2026. Based on 73 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2026)
86 days
Jun 20, 2026 → Sep 13, 2026
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 20, 2026
Through Sep 13, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Hanmer Springs
- Where is Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs runs from a base elevation of 1,459 m (4,787 ft) to a summit of 1,769 m (5,804 ft), giving a vertical drop of 310 m (1,017 ft).
- How big is Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs has 128 acres (52 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs is on the Chill Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs typically operates from July to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Hanmer Springs get in a typical season?
- Hanmer Springs averages 59 inches / 150 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
