Latest Snowfall
Last 24 Hr
0 in.
Last 48 Hr
0 in.
Last 72 Hr
0 in.
Current Weather
May 25
Cloudy
48°F / 9°C
Related Regions: Nelson, New Zealand, Oceania
Rainbow
Rainbow Ski Area
The Southern Alps of the South Island are host to a number of superb ski resorts. One of which is Rainbow Ski Area near St Arnaud, overlooking Nelson Lakes National Park with its extensive beech forest and beautiful Lake Rotoiti. There are 300 skiable hectares accessed by 5 lifts with terrain for every level of skier and snowboarder. Rainbow is approximately 32 kilometers from St. Arnaud. Ski season usually runs from late June to mid October.
Elevation
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Summit1758 Ft.
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Vertical Drop320 Ft.
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Base1540 Ft.
Terrain
Beginner Runs
25%
Intermediate Runs
50%
Advanced Runs
25%
Expert Runs
0%
Longest Run
N/A
Skiable Terrain
741
Snow Making
N/A
Lifts
- Total Number Of Lifts: 5
- Gondolas & Trams: 0
- High Speed Sixes: 0
- High Speed Quads: 0
- Quad Chairs: 0
- Triple Chairs: 0
- Double Chairs: 0
- Surface Lifts: 5
Important Dates
Projected Opening Ski Season: Jul 2, 2011
Projected Closing Ski Season:
Projected Days Open: N/A
Days Open Last Year: N/A
Years Open: 12
Average Snowfall: N/A
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