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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How much does it cost to ski in New Zealand?

nzbackpacker — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:32:09 +0000

This all depends on where you want to ski as all the resorts have their own price range. It also depends on the type of pass you want.

The three major ski fields are Mt Hutt, The Remarkables and Coronet Peak.

If you plan to ski at one of the Wanaka’s winter resorts, Cardrona (suitable for beginners), Treble Cone (suitable for advanced), Snow Farm or Snow Park NZ, then an Adult day pass will cost you between $75 to $99 dollars. You can also hire equipment from the ski fields from a full ski hire to just gloves which makes it very convenient.

You’ll also find that the ski fields provide Lesson Packages including lift, lessons and hire equipment which work out a better deal at around $80 depending on whether you want a beginner or intermediate package.

With regards to booking you can book on the day you arrive at the booking office at the mountain or online.

No1guide has written an article comparing all 23 Ski Resorts in New Zealand to help New Zealanders and Tourists in finding the best ski resort for them. View a comparison of the New Zealand ski areas where you can find a list of prices and hire equipment details etc.

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