Related Regions: New Zealand, Canterbury, Oceania

Ohau Snow Fields Overview

  • 3.8

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Ohau Snow Fields

Ski patrol, cafe, ski hire, lessons, heli skiing hire are available in the base lodge. Shuttle bus from the lodge to the ski area also available.

Elevation

  • Summit
    5987ft
  • Vertical Drop
    1312ft
  • Base
    4675ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

50%

Advanced Runs

30%

Expert Runs

0%

Terrain Parks

2

Skiable Terrain

1483 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 3
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 1
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 0
  • Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 51

Twizel

New Zealand

Phone: 64-03-438-9885

ohau@ohau.co.nz

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 06/29/2013

Projected Closing Ski Season: 10/06/2013

Years Open: 13

Ohau Snow Fields Reviews

  • by nzsnowtours 1st April 2010
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 1

    Ohau is the hidden gem of NZ ski areas!

    Pros: No lift lines, amazing staff, unbelievable views, nice range of terrain.
    Cons: dodgy road, can be windy.

     

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