Roundhill Ski Area

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Ski Resort

Roundhill Ski Area is located in the heart of the Mackenzie Country where you can enjoy stunning views of Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and the Mackenzie Basin.

Roundhill Ski field is suitable for families, beginners and intermediate skiers, school groups and training ski teams. With the all new terrain park the ski field has started to attract younger people, however the existing terrain is still there for mums, dads and kids to enjoy.

Roundhill is well known for its man made snow. Fortunately in the Mackenzie country its cold and dry so there is a lot of opportunity for productive snow making conditions.

Roundhill has the longest T-bar in New Zealand at 1.2km giving access to intermediate terrain. It also has a beginners platter lift located in the learners area.
There are a number of accommodation options at Lake Tekapo.

Terrain

Beginner 30%
Intermediate 60%
Advanced 10%

Highest Point: 1600 metres
Vertical Point: 252 metres
Skiable Area: 60 hectares

Number of Lifts

1 T-bar and 1 beginners platter lift and kids lift

Prices

Day Pass
Adult $65, Student $45, Child (under 12) $32, under 5 Free, Senior half price
Half Day
Adult $50, Student $35, Child (under 12) $25, under 5 Free
Season Pass
Adult $500, Student $400, Child (under 12) $300, Family 15% of retail

Hire Equipment

Skis, boots, boards and poles but there is no outerwear.

Packages

Beginners ski or board
Adult $35, Student $30, Child (under 12) $27

Facilities

ski and board lessons
terrain park
boxes for snowboarders to enjoy
rails
jumps for skiers and boarders
2 groomers
snow making
ski and board hire
licensed café
tobogganing