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New Zealand Ski Resorts Comparison

nzbackpacker — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:47:10 +0000

The table below provides you with a comparison of all the ski resorts in New Zealand. Using the information provided you can compare New Zealand ski resorts based on key attributes such as ski resort Terrain, Number of Lifts, Prices and facilities provided. You can click on a New Zealand ski resort in the table to find out more about the ski resort.

Ski Resort	Terrain	Number of Lifts	Prices	Facilities
North Island – Manganui Ski Area, Taranaki	Beginner 5% Intermediate 30% Advanced 65% Highest Point: 1680 m Vertical Point: 420 m Skiable Area: 250 ha	1 Beginners tow lift, 1 Intermediate T-bar and 1 Top tow.	Day Pass Adult $40, Student $30, Child $25, Under 5yrs/Senior Free, Family $110 Half Day Adult $30, Student $25, Child $20, Under 5yrs/Senior Free, Family $75 Seasonal Pass (after 28th May) Adult $100, Student $90, Child $70, Couple $150 Family $160	two natural half pipes slope grooming Night skiing only on the T-bar for lodge guests public day lodge include ticket office, toilets and cafeteria. ski and snowboard lessons available on request equipment hire 2 on field accommodation
North Island - Turoa Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu	Beginner 25% Intermediate 50% Advanced 25% Highest Point: 2322 m Vertical Point: 722 m Skiable Area: 500 ha	1 6-seater, 2 quads, 2 triples, 1 T-bar, 3 platters and 1 carpet lift.	Day Pass Adult $83, Child (5-18yrs) $48 Half Day Adult $52, Child (5-18yrs) $30 Multi Day (2 day) Adult $163, Child (5-18yrs) $94 Multi Day (3 day) Adult $243, Child (5-18yrs) $140	snow-filled bowls steep chutes snowmaking customer service medical centre new 400 seat Alpine Café expanded Retail complex groomers tobogganing shuttle Services hire equipment lessons
North Island - Whakapapa Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu	Beginner 25% Intermediate 50% Advanced 25%\| Highest Point: 2300 m Vertical Point: 675 m Skiable Area: 550 ha	14 lifts – 1 fixed grip quad chair, 1 detachable quad chair, 5 double chairs, 4 T-bars, 1 rope tow and 2 platters.	Day Pass Adult $83, Child (5-18yrs) $48 Half Day Adult $52, Child (5-18yrs) $30 Multi Day (2 day) Adult $163, Child (5-18yrs) $94 Multi Day (3 day) Adult $243, Child (5-18yrs) $140	off-piste areas tobogganing tubing area. experienced trainers Happy Valley for beginners ski rental cafeteria shuttle services snowmaking night skiing ticketing ski patrol public shelter on field accommodation snow centre for kids
North Island - Tukino Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu	Beginner 35% Intermediate 30% Advanced 35% Highest Point: 1850 m Vertical Point: 250 m Skiable Area: 19 ha	2 nutcracker rope tows	Day Pass Adult $45, Student $35, Child (5-10yrs) $25, Under 5yrs Free Season Pass Adult $180, Student $120, Child (5-10yrs) $60	beginner and intermediate slopes ski and snowboard lessons on field accommodation shuttle service available for overnight guests night skiing toilet facilities
South Island – Rainbow Ski Area, St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes	Beginner 25% Intermediate 55% Advanced 20% Highest Point: 1760 m Vertical Point: 220 m Skiable Area: 300 ha	1 T-bar, 1 platter, 2 fixed grips and 1 learners rope tow	Day Pass Adult $62, Student $45, Child (7-17yrs) $30, seniors $30, Under 7yrs Free Season Pass (Anytime) Adult $620, Student $450, Child (7-17yrs) $300, seniors $300, Under 7yrs $15	heli-skiing café serving food and beverages ski and snowboarding hire ski Repair Service gift shop first aid ski & board school snow-making groomers
South Island – Hanmer Springs Ski Area, North Canterbury	Beginner 10% Intermediate 60% Advanced 30% Highest Point: 1769 m Vertical Point: 334 m Skiable Area: 52 ha	1 poma, 1 rope tow, 1 learners rope tow.	Day Pass Adult $55, Student $45, Child $25, family $120, under 10yrs Free	night skiing On field accommodation café hire equipment shuttle service learners’ area groomed trails off-piste challenges natural and groomed pipe riding ski and snowboard lessons toboggan
South Island – Mount Lyford Ski Area, North Canterbury	Beginner 30% Intermediate 40% Advanced 30% Highest Point: 1750 m Vertical Point: 450 m Skiable Area: 180 ha	1 T-bar, 1 poma, 2 platters, 1 fixed grip learners’ tow and 1 rope tow	Day Pass Adult $60, Student $50, Child (13-17yrs) $30 / (5-12yrs) $15, Under 5yrs/Senior Free Half Day Adult $50, Student $45, Child (13-17yrs) $25 / (5-12yrs) $10, Under 5yrs/Senior Free Seasonal Pass (from April 16th until two weeks into the season from opening day) Adult $439, Student $379, Child (13-17yrs) $239 / (5-12yrs) $139	group and private lessons café tubing area snow caving ski biking skidoo rides shuttle service equipment hire on field accommodation Terrain Park half pipe Hits and Jumps rails groomed slopes.
South Island – Craigieburn Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 0% Intermediate 55% Advanced 45% Highest Point: 1811 m Vertical Point: 500 m Skiable Area: 400 ha	3 rope tows	Day Pass Adult $65 Student $45, Child $35, family $120, under 13yrs/senior Free Half Day No half day rates	steep narrow chutes wide open powder bowls two on field accommodation occasional night skiing one full time instructor to provide lessons
South Island – HeliPark Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 0% Intermediate 45% Advanced 45% Highest Point: 2249 m Vertical Point: 900 m Skiable Area: 350 ha	no lifts, only 1 helicopter	HeliPark access pass for $225 (Includes getting you onto the mountain and your first run and lunch. Every run after that is $85)	heli-skiing on field accommodation steep faces chutes rocks to drop off cornices wide open powder bowls gullies
South Island – Mt Cheeseman Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 15% Intermediate 50% Advanced 35% Highest Point: 1840 m Vertical Point: 293 m Skiable Area: 447 ha	2 T Bars and 1 learners rope tow	Day Pass Adult $70, Student $53, Child (under18yrs + 65-74) $35, Under 10yrs/Senior Free, Family of 5 $220 Seasonal Pass (with membership) Adult $325, Student $260, Child (under18yrs + 65-74) $195, Under 10yrs/Senior Free, Family of 5 $760	small terrain park with a quarter pipe and hits slope grooming natural half pipe unpatrolled Tarn Basin ski and board hire ski and snowboard group and private lessons on field accommodation food & drink night skiing
South Island – Mt Hutt Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 25% Intermediate 50% Advanced 25% Highest Point: 2075 m Vertical Point: 672 m Skiable Area: 365 ha	1 six-seater chairlift, 1 quad chairlift, 1 triple chairlift and 1 snow carpet.	Day Pass Adult $87, Student $65, Child (7-17yrs )/ Senior (65-74yrs) $48, Family (1 adult, 1 child) $115 Season Pass (13 March – 5 June) Adult $879, Student $729, Child/Senior $629	snowmaking ski and snowboard lessons equipment hire locker and storage crèche small retail outlet toilet & changing rooms cafeteria half pipe natural terrain park for snowboaders. kids centre shuttle service
South Island – Mount Olympus Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 10% Intermediate 55% Advanced 35% Highest Point: 1850 m Vertical Point: 450 m Skiable Area: 60 ha	4 rope tows	Day Pass Adult $60, Student $40, Child $30, Under 10 Free, Family $150 Season Pass Adult $540, Child (under 18) $360, Under 10 Free	chutes, natural hits, open faces & more powder snow huge natural terrain park nutcrackers night skiing under lights ski patrol ski and snowboard lessons on field accommodation canteen – meals provided at Top Hut Lodge heli-skiing – by arrangement
South Island – Porters Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 15% Intermediate 35% Advanced 50% Highest Point: 1980 m Vertical Point: 620 m Skiable Area: 250 ha	3 T-bars, 1 platter, 1 learners ski mat	Day Pass Adults $75, Student $55, Child/Senior $40, Under 7 Free Season Pass Adults $449, Student $249, Child $199, Under 7 $30	brand new terrain park 2 groomers snowmaking heli-skiing: ski and board hire ski and board lessons on field accommodation café
South Island – Temple Basin Ski Area, Canterbury	Beginner 25% Intermediate 50% Advanced 25% Highest Point: 1750m Vertical Point: 427 m Skiable Area: 320 ha	3 nutcracker rope tows and 1 beginner fixed grip tow	Day Pass Adult $60, Students $40, Under 18 $35, Under 13 $20 Season Passes (early rates available before 01 June) Early adult $300 Late adult $400 Early under 18 & student $250	on-field accommodation night skiing ski and board Hire ski and snowboard lessons basins chutes natural half pipes bar canteen
South Island – Mt Dobson Mackenzie Ski Area	Beginner 20% Intermediate 50% Advanced 30% Highest Point: 2110 m Vertical Point: 420 m Skiable Area: 350 ha	1 chairlift, 1 t-bar, 1 platter, 1 learner rope tow	Day Pass Adult $65, Student $50, Child $38, Under 12 $25, Under 5 Free Season Pass Adult $460, Student $370, Child $320, Under 12 $240	plenty jumps and rails triple chair with little queues natural half-pipe 2 Groomers snow making ski and board Hire lessons canteen toilets and shelter
South Island – Ohau Mackenzie Ski Area	Beginner 20% Intermediate 50% Advanced 30% Highest Point: 1825 m Vertical Point: 400 m Skiable Area: 125 ha	1 double chairlift, 1 platter, 1 snow mat	Day Pass Adult $68, Student $48, Child $26, Over 65 receive 50% discount, Under 5 Free Half Day Adult $3, Student $30, Child $17, Under 5 Free	awesome off-piste 2 groomers shuttle services equipment hire ski and board lessons on field accommodation
South Island – Roundhill Mackenzie Ski Area	Beginner 30% Intermediate 60% Advanced 10% Highest Point: 1600 m Vertical Point: 252 m Skiable Area: 60 ha	1 T-bar and 1 beginners platter lift and kids lift	Day Pass Adult $65, Student $45, Child (under 12) $32, under 5 Free, Senior half price Season Pass Adult $500, Student $400, Child (under 12) $300, Family 15% of retail	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
South Island – Coronet Peak Queenstown Ski Area	Beginner 20% Intermediate 45% Advanced 35% Highest Point: 1628 m Vertical Point: 462 m Skiable Area: 280 ha	6 seater express chairlift, 1 express quad chair, 1 double chair, 1 T-bar, 1 beginner handle tow, 2 carpets	Day Pass Adult $93, Student $70, Child (7-17yrs )/ Senior (65-74yrs) $51 Multi-day pass (3 days) Adult $255, Student $192, Child/Senior $141	snowboard half pipes terrain park hidden gullies snow-making equipment hire ski and board lessons shuttle service grooming night skiing several cafes a huge heated deck retail repair areas licensed crèche.
South Island – The Remarkables Queenstown Ski Area	Beginner 20% Intermediate 35% Advanced 45% Highest Point: 1943 m Vertical Point: 357 m Skiable Area: 220 ha	3 quad chairs, 1 platter, 1 carpet, 1 snow tube rope tow.	Day Pass Adult $87, Student $65, Child (7-17yrs )/ Senior (65-74yrs) $48 Multi-day pass (3 days) Adult $255, Student $192, Child/Senior $141	superpipe terrain park snowmaking beginners’ areas tube park equipment hire ski and board lessons shuttle service – frequent services from Queenstown and the base of the mountain road. cafeteria retail shop
South Island – Cardrona Wanaka Ski Area	Beginner 25% Intermediate 55% Advanced 20% Highest Point: 1894 m Vertical Point: 390 m Skiable Area: 320 ha	1 detachable quad chairlift, 2 quad express chairlifts, 3 carpets, 1 platter lift	Day Pass Adult $85, Student $69, Child (6-17yrs) $42, Seniors $45, under 6 Free Season Passes Adult $1299, Student $1180, Child (6-17yrs) $290, Seniors $395, 75+/under 6 $5	wide open groomed trails terrain parks half-pipes chutes 4 groomers snow making ski and board lessons equipment hire 2 restaurants ticketing lockers washrooms medical centre childcare facilities
South Island – Snow Park NZ Wanaka Ski Area	Beginner 30% Intermediate 40% Advanced 30% Highest Point: 1550 m Vertical Point: 110 m Skiable Area: 50 ha	1 fixed-grip quad chairlift	Day Pass Adult $75, Student $57, Child (under 18) $40 Season Passes Adult $1199, Student $949, Child (under 18) $799	Rollers hits and jumps box run with intermediate and beginner rails 8 plastic topped boxes quarter-pipe Super and beginner pipes, boxes and rails for boarders groomers snow making ski and snowboard lessons on field accommodation shuttle service night skiing café souvenir shop restaurant and bar
South Island – Treblecone Wanaka Ski Area	Beginner 10% Intermediate 45% Advanced 45% Highest Point: 1960 m Vertical Point: 700 m Skiable Area: 550 ha	1 6-seater express chair, 1 quad chair, 1 platter, 1 magic carpet	Day Pass Adult $99, Student $69, Child $50, Family $255 Season Passes Adult $1750, Student $600, Child $500, Senior $500	uncrowded slopes superb alpine cuisine snow making equipment hire ski and board lessons beginners area slope grooming
South Island – Snow Farm Wanaka Ski Area	Beginner 50% Intermediate 40% Advanced 10% Highest Point: 1650 metres Vertical Point: 200 metres Skiable Area: 55 hectares	No Lifts	Day Pass Adult $35, Student $30, Child $20	2 groomers snowmaking Equipment hire lessons on field accommodation café restaurant and bar boutique

Snow Farm Ski Area

nzbackpacker — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:33:13 +0000

Ski Resort

Snow Farm is a 37km drive from Wanaka offering first-class cross-country skiing.
With 55 km of groomed trails, Snow Farm has some of the top cross-country skiing principles in the Southern Hemisphere. There are trails and ski packages to suit all abilities and ages. Some of the facilities offered here include tubing, sledding and snowshoeing.

Snow Farm has superb views and on field accommodation is provided in a very large lodge building offering En suite and eight shared facility rooms, gym, TV room, library, bar & restaurant.

Terrain

Beginner 50%
Intermediate 40%
Advanced 10%

Highest Point: 1650 metres
Vertical Point: 200 metres
Skiable Area: 55 hectares

Number of Lifts

There are no lifts

Prices

Day Pass
Adult $35, Student $30, Child $20
Multi-Day
Snow Farm offers great multi day passes (with or without hire) – see website for more details.

Hire Equipment

Skis, boots, poles, outerwear, toboggans and snow tubes available for rental.

Packages

Introduction to Cross Country Skiing (includes pass, hire and lessons)
Adult $80, Child $40

Facilities

2 groomers
snowmaking
equipment hire
lessons
on field accommodation
café
restaurant and bar
boutique

Snow Farm Ski Area

Address: Cardrona RD 1, Wanaka
Phone: 03 443 7542
Email: admin@snowfarmnz.com
Website: www.snowfarmnz.com

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Cardrona Alpine Resort

nzbackpacker — Mon, 11 May 2009 06:13:17 +0000

Ski Resort

Cardrona Alpine Resort is situated between Wanaka and Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. It offers a comfortable and friendly ski and snowboard resort with plenty of wide open spaces, avoiding congestion.

The resort is suitable for all abilities and ages including families, freeriders, teenagers, kids and senior citizens. There is a designated area for beginners, wide open groomed slopes for intermediates, chutes for the advanced and pipe park for freeriders – the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere which includes four half pipes, trails and a gravity cross course.

Cardrona has four kids’ amenities including licensed childcare and great learn-to-ski and snowboard programs catering for age’s 3mths-14yrs.

Ski and Snowboard Lessons and hire equipment is available on the mountain. On field accommodation is also provided comprising of 15 apartments each sleeping two to eight people.

Seasons run late June to early October.

Terrain

Beginner 25%
Intermediate 55%
Advanced 20%

Highest Point: 1894 metres
Vertical Point: 390 metres
Skiable Area: 320 hectares

Number of Lifts

1 detachable quad chairlift, 2 quad express chairlifts, 3 carpets, 1 platter lift

Prices

Day Pass
Adult $85, Student $69, Child (6-17yrs) $42, Seniors $45, under 6 Free
Half Day
Adult $62, Student $55, Child (6-17yrs) $34, Seniors n/a, under 6 Free
Senior Passes
Adult $1299, Student $1180, Child (6-17yrs) $290, Seniors $395, 75+/under 6 $5

Hire Equipment

There is a hire outlet on the mountain including skis, boots, poles, snowboards and helmets. Some thins are available for purchase such as gloves, goggles etc.

Packages

(includes lifts, lessons and rental)
Beginner ski or board
Adult $85, Child (6-17yrs) $70
Intermediate ski or board
Adult $142, Child (6-17yrs) $90

Facilities

wide open groomed trails
plenty of dry, powdery snow
terrain parks
half-pipes
chutes
4 groomers
snow making
ski and board lessons
equipment hire
2 restaurants
ticketing
lockers
washrooms
medical centre
childcare facilities

Address: PO Box 117, Wanaka
Phone: 03 443 7341
Email: info@cardrona.com
Website: www.cardrona.com

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The Remarkables Ski Area

nzbackpacker — Sat, 09 May 2009 22:59:45 +0000

Ski Resort

Situated on New Zealand’s South Island, the Remarkables Alpine Park is one of Queenstown’s impressive ski fields, a 45-minute drive from Queenstown. It is regarded as the best place to learn to ski for adults and children. Driving up to the Remarkables some may find the road a little daunting, however the good thing about it are the amazing views wherever you look.

It has 3 terrain parks with enough hits and features to satisfy you all season long. Once on the ski field you get magnificent views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps.

At the Remarkables lookout you can checkout the famous views and it is this simply amazing scenery that attracts film crews, photographers and TV shows.

It is suitable for a broad range of abilities such as beginners, intermediate/advanced skiers and boarders, families, freeriders and off-piste adventurers.

The mountain offers plenty of big mountain turns. If you want some adventure then try out the sugar bowl offering challenging terrain with plenty of chutes and cliff drops. If you want something a little mellower then try out the intermediate groomed trails which make up 45% of the terrain.

The Remarkables have 3 quad chairs serving a vertical drop of 357 meters with advanced and intermediate trails from top to bottom.
There is a beginner’s area just below the day lodge next to the car park.

The Remarkables is well-known for its family friendly atmosphere and kids aged under six years receive a free day pass.
A shuttle service is available from either Queenstown or the base of the access road.

Terrain

Beginner 20%
Intermediate 35%
Advanced 45%

Highest Point: 1943 metres
Vertical Point: 357 metres
Skiable Area: 220 hectares

Number of Lifts

3 quad chairs, 1 platter, 1 carpet, 1 snow tube rope tow.

Prices

Day Pass
Adult $87, Student $65, Child (7-17yrs )/ Senior (65-74yrs) $48
Half Day
Adult $57, Student $45, Child/Senior $34

Multi-day pass (3 days)
Adult $255, Student $192, Child/Senior $141

Hire Equipment

Boots, boards, skis, poles, outwear and helmets are available on the mountain

Packages

One Day Ski or Board (including lift, lesson and rental)

Beginner
Adult $140
Child (6-17yrs ski) $160 (8-17yrs snowboard) (includes lunch, lift, lesson and rental)
Intermediate
Adult $184

Facilities

superpipe
terrain park
snowmaking
beginners’ areas
tube park
equipment hire
ski and board lessons
shuttle service – frequent services from Queenstown and the base of the mountain road.
cafeteria
retail shop

Address: PO Box 359, Queenstown
Phone: 03 442 4640
Email: snowcentre@nzski.com
Website: www.nzski.com

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Ohau Snow Fields

nzbackpacker — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:37:36 +0000

Ski Resort

Ohau is a commercial ski field situated in Mackenzie country, Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand. The terrain is inside a big basin and there is a 20 min hike up to the ridge from the top of the lift. You get magnificent views of beautiful snow capped mountains of the Southern Alps once at the top.

Ohau is suitable for all levels and facilities offered to suit everyone for instance for beginners there’s the easy to use snow mat. For intermediates to advanced there’s exciting terrain in excellent powder areas. On field accommodation is available 15 min from the slopes at Lake Ohau Lodge.

Terrain

Beginner 20%
Intermediate 50%
Advanced 30%

Highest Point: 1825 metres
Vertical Point: 400 metres
Skiable Area: 125 hectares

Number of Lifts

1 double chairlift, 1 platter, 1 snow mat

Prices

Day Pass
Adult $68, Student $48, Child $26, Over 65 receive 50% discount, Under 5 Free
Half Day
Adult $3, Student $30, Child $17, Under 5 Free

Hire Equipment

A range of boots, skis, poles, snowboards and outerwear are available on the field.

Packages

Beginners Ski (includes, lessons, lifts and rental)
Adult $70, Student $65, Child $40
Beginners Board (includes, lessons, lifts and rental)
Adult $80, Student $75, Child $50

Facilities

awesome off-piste
2 groomers
shuttle services from the base lodge
equipment hire
ski and board lessons
on field accommodation at Lake Ohau Lodge

Address: PO Box 51, Twizel
Phone: +64 3 438 9885
Email: reservations@ohau.co.nz
Website: www.ohau.co.nz

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Mount Dobson Ski Area

nzbackpacker — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:49:41 +0000

Ski Resort

Mount Dobson is a commercial activity not a club field, well-known for dry powder and fantastic views with the highest base facilities in New Zealand.
It has wide open sunny slopes and once you have finished your runs, you can ride the Triple Chairlift back to the top.

Mt Dobson Ski Area suits all levels from first timers to advance. The 3 kilometer wide field has a T-bar lift and New Zealand’s largest beginners area. The natural half-pipe at the top of the chairlift is a favourite among boarders.

Terrain

Beginner 20%
Intermediate 50%
Advanced 30%

Highest Point: 2110 metres
Vertical Point: 420 metres
Skiable Area: 350 hectares

Number of Lifts

1 chairlift, 1 t-bar, 1 platter, 1 learner rope tow

Prices

Day Pass
Adult $65, Student $50, Child $38, Under 12 $25, Under 5 Free
Half Day
Adult $45, Student $35, Child $28, Under 12 $15, Under 5 Free

Season Pass (the earlier you purchase the cheaper it is)
Purchase by 31st May
Adult $460, Student $370, Child $320, Under 12 $240

Multi-Day Pass – 3 days
Adult $176, Student $135, Child $103, Under 12 $68

Hire Equipment

Yes it is available on the mountain including skis, boots, poles, snowboards, outerwear, gloves and helmets.

Packages

Beginners Packages (includes lift, rental and lessons)
Ski
Adult $80, Student $80, Child $58, Under 12 $52
Snowboard
Adult $95 Student $95, Child $73, Under 12 $62

Facilities

plenty jumps and rails
triple chair with little queues
natural half-pipe
2 Groomers
snow making
ski and board Hire
lessons
canteen
toilets and shelter

Address: 30 Alloway Street
Phone: +64 3 685 8039
Email: mtdobson@xtra.co.nz
Web Site: www.dobson.co.nz

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Temple Basin Ski Area

nzbackpacker — Sun, 03 May 2009 06:46:39 +0000

Ski Resort

Temple Basin is a tall alpine club field in the heart of a national park, surrounded by wonderful mountains. It is a favourite ski resort among snowboarders because of its excellent 320 hectares of terrain including basins, chutes and natural half pipes, accessible via 3 rope tows and some hiking along the ridges.

Temple Basin is suitable for skiers and boarders of all abilities from beginners to advance. Night skiing is also available where the main tow is flood lit.

On Field Accommodation is provided here as well with two backpacker style lodges sleeping up to 120 people, situated right beside the main tow. The lodge facilities include kitchen, living and dining rooms with views of the mountain, hot showers, canteen, bar, telephone, first aid and conference rooms.

Since it’s positioned on the main divide of the Southern Alps, Temple Basin gets its weather from the west and frequently has more snow than other areas.

Terrain

Beginner 25%
Intermediate 50%
Advanced 25%

Highest Point: 1750metres
Vertical Point: 427 metres
Skiable Area: 320 hectares

Number of Lifts

3 nutcracker rope tows and 1 beginner fixed grip tow

Prices

Day Pass
Adult $60, Students $40, Under 18 $35, Under 13 $20
Season Passes (early rates available before 01 June)
Early adult $300
Late adult $400
Early under 18 & student $250
Late under 18 & student $350

Hire Equipment

You can hire on the mountain including skis, boots, poles and snowboards

Packages

Ski Week (includes accommodation, meals, lift and lessons)
Adult $650, Student $550, Child $450

Facilities

on-field accommodation
night skiing
ski and board Hire
ski and snowboard lessons
basins
chutes
natural half pipes
bar
canteen

Address: PO Box 1228, Christchurch
Phone: 03 377 7788
Email: info@templebasin.co.nz
Website: www.templebasin.co.nz

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Porter Heights Ski Area

nzbackpacker — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:33:12 +0000

Ski Resort

Porter Heights Ski Area is the closest ski area to Christchurch – the first thing that will hit you is the steepness of the slopes, with the highest lifted point to 1980 metres. You get some stunning views of the Southern Alps with Lake Coleridge sparkling below.

There have been some fantastic mountain improvements in 2007 and 2008 including the new modern café and bar, the new ‘Ski-Mat’ carpet lift is also a popular addition that transports beginners up the slope with ease.

On field accommodation is provided at the Alpine Lodge, approx 2km below the ski area. It’s very friendly and offers bunk rooms, downstairs games room, table tennis, TV, lounge room, dining tables and elementary bar.

At Porter Heights you will find skiing and boarding for all abilities, and a superb ski school. Advanced skiers and boarders will love two well-known runs: 38-degree double black diamond Bluff Face and Big Mama, said to be the longest run in the area with 620 metres of vertical drop. An exciting new terrain park has even more features, rails and boxes with dedicated snowmaking provided for this area to ensure the park is open in time.

Terrain

Beginner 15%
Intermediate 35%
Advanced 50%

Highest Point: 1980 metres
Vertical Point: 620 metres
Skiable Area: 250 hectares

Number of Lifts

3 T-bars, 1 platter, 1 learners ski mat

Prices

Day Pass
Adults $75, Student $55, Child/Senior $40, Under 7 Free
Half day
Adults $60, Student $40, Child/ Senior $30, Under 7 Free
Season Pass
Adults $449, Student $249, Child $199, Under 7 $30

Hire Equipment

There are skis, boots, poles, snowboards, helmets and outerwear available for hire. In 2008 a lot of the hire equipment was replaced with brand new carving skis and snowboards. In addition they also invested in a new boot dryer, making sure that all the boots are completely dry at the start of the day.

Packages

Beginners (includes lifts, hire and lessons)
Adults $75 Student $75, Child (7-17yrs) $50, Under 7 $50
Intermediate (includes lifts, hire and lessons)
Adults $75 Student $75, Child (7-17yrs) $50, Under 7 $50

Facilities

brand new terrain park
2 groomers
snowmaking
heli-skiing: By arrangement
ski and board hire
ski and board lessons
on field accommodation
café

Address: PO Box 15, Springfield
Phone: 03 318 4002
Email: info@skiporters.co.nz
Website: www.skiporters.co.nz

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Craigieburn Valley Ski Club

nzbackpacker — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:49:12 +0000

Ski Resort

Craigieburn is New Zealand’s biggest off-piste alpine playground and is more suitable for strong, skilled and adventurous skiers. The skiing and snowboarding here is wild with Steep narrow chutes, wide open powder bowls or simply a place to relax in the breath-taking landscape of the Craigieburn Range.
Craigieburn is 100% natural which means there is no snowmaking on this field. There is no beginners terrain only intermediate and advanced.

Terrain

Beginner 0%
Intermediate 55%
Advanced 45%

Highest Point: 1811 metres
Vertical Point: 500 metres
Skiable Area: 400 hectares

Number of Lifts

Three high-powered rope tows run up the North East side of the valley, giving a vertical drop of 500 metres and 400 hectares of terrain.

Prices

Day Pass
Adult $65 Student $45, Child $35, family $120, under 13yrs/senior Free
Half Day
No half day rates

Hire Equipment

None

Packages

Beginners/Intermediate ski or board (Including lift, lesson and rental):
Adult $22 per hour
Student $22 per hour
Child $22 per hour
Senior $22 per hour

Facilities

steep narrow chutes
wide open powder bowls
two on field accommodation – Koroheke and Matuhi Lodge is situated at the base of the field nestled amongst native beech forest. They provide accommodation ranging from bunk and private rooms, to family rooms. Other facilities include a large kitchen area, lounge, TV and bar.
occasional night skiing
one full time instructor to provide lessons

Address: State Highway 73 Craigieburn Valley
Phone: +64 3 318 8711
Website: www.craigieburn.co.nz

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