Here’s the best of what Australia and New Zealand have to ... rudimentary but they offer a rather soulful return to skiing and snowboarding’s roots. Sneaky tip: Mt Ruapehu in spring.

Patches of snow on the ground help absorb ... Hotham is considered to be Australia's extreme skiing hotspot but the backcountry runs beyond the Orchard quad chair are closed on this particular ...

The Australian Ski Areas Association reported a 35 per ... The only exception is in north-west Australia where the warmer oceans should boost evaporation and convection — which adds moisture ...

With resorts planning for full operations, there is plenty to look forward to for this year’s ski season ... Here’s the best of what Australia and New Zealand have to offer.