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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 |
| Lifts: |
1 high speed six seater chair, 1 quad chair, 1 triple chair and 1 enclosed Magic Carpet |
| Terrain: |
25% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 25% Advanced |
| Season: |
June to Late October |
Facilities:
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Licensed Brasserie & Cafe, rental service, storage lockers, retail outlet, medical centre & licensed creche. |
| Average Snowfall: |
4.0 metres per annum (excluding snowmaking) |
| Snowmaking: |
42 hectares |
| Location: |
26 km including 12 km of gravel road / 35 minutes from Methven or 90 minutes from Christchurch |
| 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, 3 surface conveyor lifts & 1 handle tow |
| Terrain: |
30% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 30% Advanced |
| Season: |
Late June to Mid October |
Facilities:
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Licensed restaurant, cafe & snack shack on the snow. Rental service, workshop, storage lockers, retail shop, medical centre & licensed creche. |
| Average Snowfall: |
3.67 metres per annum (excluding snowmaking) |
| Snowmaking: |
Beginners areas, Alta Green, Casterway, Gotham City & Turquoise novice trails and Ozone Tubing Park. |
| 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 Run - 1.5 kilometres |
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CORONET PEAK SKI FIELD, QUEENSTOWN
| Elevation: |
1649 metres |
| Vertical: |
462 metres |
| Skiable Area: |
280 hectares |
| Lifts: |
1 high speed six seater chair, 2 high speed quad chair, 1 t-bar, 3 surface conveyor lifts & 1 handle tow |
| Terrain: |
25% Beginner, 45% Intermediate, 30% Advanced (includes Back Bowls) |
| Season: |
Early June - Early October |
Facilities:
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Multimillion dollar redevelopment including a huge sheltered deck, 4 cafes & licensed restaurant, rental service, workshop, storage lockers, medical centre & licensed creche. |
| Average Snowfall: |
2.03 metres per annum (excluding snowmaking) |
| Snowmaking: |
Extensive coverage, top to bottom |
| Location: |
18 km / 20 minutes from Queenstown |
| Ski Shuttles: |
Multiple daily services to/from Queenstown |
| Operating Hours: |
9.00 am to 4.00 pm |
| Night Skiing: |
Mid July to September, Friday and Saturday nights, 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm |
| Longest Run: |
M1 - 2.4 kilometres |
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CARDRONA SKI FIELD, WANAKA
| Base Elevation: |
1260 metres |
| Vertical Rise: |
600 metres |
| Skiable Area: |
345 hectares |
| Lifts: |
2 x quad fixed chairlift, 2 quad express chairlifts, 3 magic learner lifts, 1 platter beginner lift. |
| Terrain: |
25% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 25% Advanced |
| Season: |
24 June to 02 October 2011 |
| Facilities: |
Snow shop, Full rental services incl. workshop, Lockers, medical centre. 5 quality cafes. |
| Average Snowfall: |
2.7 metres per annum (Snowmaking to supplement natural snow in the Main and Captain's Basins). |
| Location: |
35 minutes from Wanaka, 60 minutes from Queenstown via the Crown Range |
| Ski Shuttles: |
Daily service from Wanaka and Queenstown |
| Operating Hours: |
9.00 am to 4.00 pm |
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TREBLE CONE SKI FIELD, WANAKA
| Elevation: |
2088 metres |
| Vertical: |
705 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 |
| 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: |
35 minutes from Wanaka, 90 minutes from Queenstown via the Crown Range. |
| Ski Shuttles: |
Daily service from Wanaka and Queenstown |
| Operating Hours: |
9.00 am to 4.00 pm |
| Longest Groomed Run: |
4 kilometres (Top of Quad Chair to Carpark). | |
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