Mt. Lyford Alpine Resort

Area Profile

Mt. Lyford's sunny Terako field, is located 26 km's from Waiau and 60 km's from Hanmer. An ideal family field, Terako is a great learners area with challenging runs for intermediate and advanced skiers. The Day Lodge/restaurant and carpark are centrally located.

Lodging Profile

Mt Lyford Village offers chalets for rent. Additional accomodation available in Waiau, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, and Christchurch.

Services Profile

Enclosed kindergarten, cafeteria restaurant "Chamois Cafe", day shelter lodge, ski and snowboard rentals, heli skiing on demand, skidoo hire.

Area Recreation Profile

Located close to Mt Lyford is the whale watching town of Kaikoura. Take a trip to Hanmer Springs for a soak in the hot pools, a jet boat ride, or for the daring - a bungy jump.

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Years Open: 8

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Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 30%

Intermediate Runs: 40%

Advanced Runs: 30%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 6

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Surface Lifts: 6

Elevation

Top: 1750 ft.

Bottom: 1510 ft.

Vertical Drop: 450 ft.

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