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Below, we've detailed the information on the various ski fields in New Zealand that you can visit on your skiing or snowboarding holiday to New Zealand. Just click on a link for more information, or scroll through the page.
Canterbury, South Island
Mt Hutt
With stunning views over the Canterbury plains, it's easy to see why Mt Hutt is a favourite choice with local and international visitors alike. Set in the heart of the Southern Alps and only 1.5 hours from bustling Christchurch, Mt Hutt is a must do winter destination. Season early June to late October. More . . .
Queenstown, South Island
The Remarkables
With it's high altitude this young ski field possesses an untamed wild quality that makes it exciting for beginner and expert alike. Dedicated snow tubing park, Xbox Terrain parka nd novice terrain park. Season June to Oct. More . . .
Coronet Peak
With excellent base facilities and superb Snowsports School, Coronet Peak possesses the most diverse terrain of any mountain in the Queenstown area. Night skiing from July to September creates a total apres experience. More . . .
Wanaka, South Island
Cardrona
Located between Wanaka and Queenstown in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Cardrona is a high resort renowned among skiers and snowboarders for dry, natural snow and wide open slopes. More . . .
Treble Cone
Spread over three large basins there are trails to suit all ages and skill levels. From the purpose-built learner area with a Magic Carpet Lift, to comfortable, groomed green and blue runs, through challenging black runs and secret powder stashes, Treble Cone has great terrain for all levels of ability. More . . .
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MT HUTT SKI FIELD, METHVEN
| Elevation: |
2086 metres. |
| Vertical: |
683 metres. |
| Skiable Area: |
365 hectares (excludes Rakaia Saddle Chutes). |
| Lifts: |
1 six seater, 1 quad, 1 triple and 1 surface conveyor lift. |
| Terrain: |
25% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 25% Advanced (excludes Rakaia Saddle Chutes). |
| Season: |
Early June to Late October 2009. |
Facilities:
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Licensed Brasserie - Beaches and the Sky High Cafe. Rental - Ski, Boots and Poles, Snowboard and boots and clothing. Ski and Snowboard Repair, Ski storage. Retail outlet - ski accessories and clothing.
First aid and emergency services. Licensed crèche and dedicated one stop Children's Centre and 10,000 square metre terrain park. |
| Snowmaking: |
42 hectares. |
| Location: |
26 km / 35 minutes from Methven. |
| Ski Shuttles: |
Daily service to/from Methven and Christchurch. Chain hire available on the access road when required. |
| Operating Hours: |
9.00 am to 4.00 pm. |
| Longest Run: |
International - 2 kilometres. |
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THE REMARKABLES SKI FIELD, QUEENSTOWN
| Elevation: |
1943 metres. |
| Vertical: |
357 metres. |
| Skiable Area: |
220 hectares. |
| Lifts: |
3 quad chairs and 3 surface conveyor lifts. |
| Terrain: |
30% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 30% Advanced. |
| Season: |
Late June - October 2009. |
Facilities:
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Cafe, Rental - Ski, Boots and Poles, Snowboard and boots and clothing. Ski and Snowboard Repair, Ski storage, Retail outlet - ski accessories and clothing. First aid and emergency services. Licensed creche and dedicated one stop Children's Centre Superpipe, 2 x terrain parks and The Stash. |
| Snowmaking: |
Beginner areas, Alta Green & Turquoise and Casterway novice trails, Ozone Tubing Park and Superpipe. |
| Location: |
28 km / 45 minutes from Queenstown. |
Ski Shuttles:
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Daily service to/from Queenstown and shuttle from the bottom of the access road. Chain hire avaialble on the access road when required. |
| Operating Hours: |
9.00 am to 4.00 pm. |
| Longest Run: |
Homeward Bound- 1.5 kilometres. |
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CORONET PEAK SKI FIELD, QUEENSTOWN
| Elevation: |
1649 metres. |
| Vertical: |
462 metres. |
| Skiable Area: |
280 hectares. |
| Lifts: |
1 six seater chair, 1 quad chair, 1 double chair, 1 t-bar, 2 surface conveyor lifts and 1 handle tow. |
| Terrain: |
25% Beginner, 45% Intermediate, 30% Advanced (includes Back Bowls). |
| Season: |
Early June - October 2009. |
Facilities:
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Fully licensed Coronet Brasserie and bar and the Westend Cafe. Rental - Ski, Boots and poles, Snowboard Repair, Ski storage. Retail outlet - ski accessories and clothing. First aid and emergency services. Licensed creche and dedicated Childrens handle tow. Dirty Dog Terrain Park. |
| Snowmaking: |
Extensive coverage, top to bottom. |
| Location: |
18 km / 25 minutes from Queenstown. |
| Ski Shuttles: |
Multipul daily service to/from Queenstown. |
| Operating Hours: |
9.00 am to 4.00 pm. |
| Night Skiing: |
July to mid September, Friday and Saturday nights, until 9.00 pm. |
| Longest Run: |
M1 - 2.4 kilometres. |
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CARDRONA SKI FIELD, WANAKA
| Elevation: |
Base 1670 metres. |
| Vertical: |
390 metres. |
| Skiable Area: |
320 hectares. |
| Lifts: |
1 quad fixed chair lift, 2 quad express chair lifts, 3 magic carpet learner lifts, 1 platter beginner lift. |
| Terrain: |
25% Beginner, 55% Intermediate, 20% Advanced. |
| Season: |
26 June to 04 October 2009. |
Facilities:
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A choice of 5 cafes, show shop, full rental services including workshop, medical centre, lockers for rental, ski & snowboard school, high performance centre, licensed childcare facilities, kids club, terrain park, 4 halfpipes - two built to enlarged Superpipe specifications, 800 metre gravity cross course. |
| Location: |
34 kilometres from Wanaka, 58 kilometres from Queenstown. |
| Ski Shuttles: |
Daily service from Wanaka and Queenstown. |
| Operating Hours: |
8.45 am to 4.00 pm. |
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TREBLE CONE SKI FIELD, WANAKA
| Elevation: |
2088 metres. |
| Vertical: |
828 metres. |
| Skiable Area: |
550 hectares. |
| Lifts: |
6 seater express chairlift, saddle quad chairlift, nice & easy platter, magic carpet. |
| Terrain: |
10% Beginner, 45% Intermediate. 45% Advanced. |
| Season: |
Late June to Late September 2009. |
| Facilities: |
Retail shop, secure storage facility, full rental services, snow school, cafe, fully supervised indoor facility designed specially for children, junior ski school, terrain park. |
| Snowmaking: |
50 hectares. |
| Location: |
19 kilometres from Wanaka. |
| Ski Shuttles: |
Daily service from Wanaka and Queenstown. |
| Operating Hours: |
9.00 am to 4.00 pm. |
| Longest Groomed Run: |
4.3 kilometres (Tims Table to base lodge). | |
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