Hanmer Springs Ski Area

Area Profile

Just over 2 hours from Christchurch, it could be another world away. Hanmer Springs Ski Area is situated on Mt. St. Patrick, and is an easy 40 minutes drive from the alpine thermal holiday resort of Hanmer Springs. At 1850m its, part of the St James range that dominates the region. The ski runs Hanmer Springs for all stages of skiers, but especially anyone of intermediate grade who'll literally discover a mountain of fun. Access to the runs is by way of one of the longest poma lifts in the country and two rope tows.

Lodging Profile

Accommodation in the town of Hanmer Springs.

Services Profile

A centrally heated Day Lodge complete with stoves, toasted sandwich machines, tea and coffee. Ski hire, waxing and repairs are also available on the mountain.

Area Recreation Profile

There are restaurants, the famous thermal pools (now with hydroslides), horse treks, mountain biking, jet boating, helicopter rides, forest walks, one of the South Island's favourite golf courses, fishing, tramping and even bungy jumping.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 8

Average Snowfall: N/A

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 10%

Intermediate Runs: 60%

Advanced Runs: 30%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 3

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: N/A

Triple Chairs: N/A

Double Chairs: N/A

Surface Lifts: 3

Elevation

Top: 1769 ft.

Bottom: 1459 ft.

Vertical Drop: 310 ft.

Longest Run: N/A

Skiable Terrain: 128 acres

Snow Making: N/A