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Manganui Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed September 20
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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7-Day Forecast
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Resort Guide
Manganui Ski Area is located on the slopes of Mount Taranaki in New Zealand and is operated by the Stratford Mountain Club. The resort features a mix of natural terrain with three rope tows and a T-bar, catering primarily to intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. Manganui offers a relaxed, club-field atmosphere with on-mountain accommodation, a day lodge, and scenic views of the surrounding national park, making it distinct for its community-driven experience and uncrowded slopes.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Manganui
Lifts
4
Skiable area
146 ac
Runs by difficulty(10 total)
Beginner
1
12% of terrain
Intermediate
3
29% of terrain
Advanced
4
35% of terrain
Expert
2
24% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner12%
- Intermediate29%
- Advanced35%
- Expert24%
Lift fleet
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Independent
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Sep 21, 08:02 AM UTC
12cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+107%
vs 5-Year Avg
6cm avg by now
+313%
vs 30-Year Avg
3cm avg by now
6cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 12.4 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~12.4 cm. That's 107% above the 5-year average (6 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 313% above the 30-year average (3 cm).
Manganui Season Snowfall
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Manganui Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 3cm with an average of 3 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 189% above this average (10cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 0cm | 1 days | 0cm | — | 1cm |
| July | 2cm | 0 days | 0cm | — | 6cm |
| August | 1cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 3cm |
| September | 1cm | 1 days | 0cm | 1cm | 1cm |
| October | 0cm | 0 days | 0cm | — | 1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
13.4
Season Average
30 days scored
20
Best Day
6 Sep
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
August 2026
- 1422 Aug
- 1429 Aug
- 1431 Aug
September 2026
- 206 Sep
- 163 Sep
- 167 Sep
September scored highest for Manganui in 2026. Based on 30 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2026)
30 days
Aug 22, 2026 → Sep 20, 2026
Next season(2026)
Opens Aug 22, 2026
Through Sep 20, 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 Manganui
- Where is Manganui?
- Manganui is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Manganui?
- Manganui runs from a base elevation of 1,260 m (4,134 ft) to a summit of 1,680 m (5,512 ft), giving a vertical drop of 420 m (1,378 ft).
- How big is Manganui?
- Manganui has 146 acres (59 hectares) of skiable terrain, 10 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Manganui?
- Manganui is on the Independent. 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 Manganui?
- Manganui typically operates from June 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 Manganui get in a typical season?
- Manganui averages 118 inches / 300 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
