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⛷️❄️ The road to the Stratford Plateau is open with no issues or restrictions, and the ski field has "some of the best…

⛷️❄️ The road to the Stratford Plateau is open with no issues or restrictions, and the ski field has "some of the best…
Tony Skilling

Tony Skilling

22 August 2025

SkiLifestyle Taranaki
Forget Ruapehu — your local ski field has some of the best snow this century. Road is open with no restrictions.

⛷️❄️ The road to the Stratford Plateau is open with no issues or restrictions, and the ski field has "some of the best snow this century" according to Manganui Ski Area - Stratford Mountain Club. "Forget Ruapehu! Your local needs your support while we have snow."

The track will be icy in the morning, but the suspension bridge makes the ski field and lodge more accessible than ever. The forecast today is mainly fine, apart from a possible shower or two south of the Maunga until evening.

Happy Friday!

📸 Primo & Manganui Ski Area

Manganui Ski Best Snow Stratford Mountain Club Mt Taranaki

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