With the European ski season behind us, it’s time for winter in the Southern Hemisphere! If you are looking to go skiing in the Southern Hemisphere this season, we’ve collected all the important ski resort opening and closing dates for you in one handy blog.
Read on to find the projected opening and closing dates for a selection of popular ski resorts for the 2026 Southern Hemisphere ski season, including those in Chile, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina, as well as links to the official ski resort websites.
When Does the Ski Season in the Southern Hemisphere Start?
The ski season in the Southern Hemisphere typically starts in June and ends in October, lasting for around 4-5 months, depending on the resort (see below for projected opening and closing dates). Please note that the dates provided in this blog are projected and subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors. Please check the official resort websites for the most up-to-date information.
2026 Ski Season in Australia:
Thredbo | 6 June 2026 – 5 October 2026
Perisher | 6 June 2026 – 5 October 2026
Mt Buller | 6 June 2026 – 4 October 2026
Falls Creek | 6 June 2026 – 4 October 2026
2026 Ski Season in New Zealand:
Mt Hutt | 12 June 2026 – 11 October 2026
Coronet Peak | 13 June 2026 – 4 October 2026
Cardrona | 13 June 2026 – 11 October 2026
The Remarkables | 13 June 2026 – 11 October 2026
Treble Cone | 27 June 2026 – 27 September 2026
2026 Ski Season in Argentina:
Bariloche | 20 June 2026 – TBC
Cerro Castor | 26 June 2026 – 4 October 2026
Las Leñas | TBC
2026 Ski Season in Chile:
La Parva | TBC
El Colorado | 20 June 2026 – 4 October 2026
Valle Nevado | 14 June 2026 – 4 October 2026
Portillo | 20 June 2026 – 26 September 2026
Southern Hemisphere Skiing and Summer Skiing in Europe
If you fancy skiing on snow year-round, then a trip to one of these Southern Hemisphere ski resorts is a must! While Maison Sport doesn’t operate in these resorts at this time, many of our instructors chase the winter and spend their European summer skiing in the Southern Hemisphere, so you may see a friendly face on your travels!
If you want to keep up your skiing over summer a little closer to home, why not visit one of the UK’s excellent indoor ski centres or dry ski slopes? You can even go glacier skiing in the Alps at select European ski resorts! Check out our guide to the best summer skiing destinations in Europe!
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