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Manganui Ski Area

Egmont National Park, Taranaki

Small volunteer-run club ski field on Taranaki, open when the snow lets it.

Cost
Paid
Booking
No need to book
Manganui Ski Area
Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0

A modest community ski field on the mountain's eastern side, operating when snow is good. It is relaxed and low-key compared with the big resorts, with a friendly feel.

Good to know

  • Check the club's social media for whether it is open
  • Winter mountain driving can need chains
Open
Winter, when snow allows
Getting there
Mountain road from Stratford, check conditions
Vehicles
Fine in any car

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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The Roadtrip app showing a drive into London that costs £4.81 each, with fuel prices along the way