Ski Resorts Near Wellington
Wellington has a population of about 381,900.
7 resorts on record within reach, sorted by straight-line distance.
Resorts
| Resort | Distance | Vertical | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Ski Area | 172.2 km straight-line | 202.7 m | 5 |
| Mount Lyford Alpine Resort | 186.3 km straight-line | 322.7 m | 6 |
| Hanmer Springs Ski Area | 212.6 km straight-line | 310.5 m | 3 |
| Manganui | 228.3 km straight-line | 435.3 m | 4 |
| Tūroa | 230.1 km straight-line | 706.6 m | 8 |
| Tukino Skifield | 234 km straight-line | 290.8 m | 3 |
| Whakapapa | 236.2 km straight-line | 721.3 m | 13 |
Best for
- Best day trip: Rainbow Ski Area, 172.2 km straight-line.
- Most lifts: Whakapapa, 13 lifts.
Getting there
Road and transit options from Wellington are not yet catalogued for this city.
FAQ
FAQ not yet available.
Data sources
Last verified: 2026-09-13
Base facts from OpenSkiMap (ODbL), OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata (CC0), OurAirports (public domain) and GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). See /data-sources/.