Related Regions: New Zealand, Nelson, Oceania

Rainbow Ski Area Overview

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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

  • Summit
    1758ft
  • Vertical Drop
    321ft
  • Base
    1538ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

25%

Intermediate Runs

55%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

0%

Skiable Terrain

741 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 5
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 0
  • Surface Lifts: 5

Tourist Office

Private Bag-St Arnaud

7150 Nelson Lakes

New Zealand

Phone: 64-03-521-1861

info@skirainbow.co.nz

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 07/06/2013

Projected Closing Ski Season: 10/13/2013

Years Open: 13

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