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This helicopter-accessed free skiing park offers 380 hectares of awesome backcountry terrain in the Mount Somers area. Whether skiers and boarders want to train or play, the choice of lines and number of runs is up to them. Heli Park takes care of safety and lunch. Address: Hakatere Potts Rd, Mt Somers, Methven New Zealand
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Open from June to October, the Mount Dobson Ski Area has 14 trails and a triple chair lift. Ski and snowboard lessons are offered on a large learners' area. Address: 30 Alloway Street Fairlie New Zealand
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The Temple Basin Ski Area has a ski and snowboard school, equipment rental, accommodation, and slopes for beginners up to experts. The hill is a 45-min walk from the parking lot but is worth it for the scenic view, being outdoors, and, of course, the destination. Address: Temple Basin Arthur's Pass New Zealand
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Rental equipment, a ski school, and a licensed brasserie are a few of the extras at Mount Hutt Ski Area. Get to the different ski and snowboard runs with the quad or triple chair or one of the 7 other minor lifts. Two snowboard half pipes and a terrain park are also available. Address: Mt Hutt Ski Area Methven New Zealand
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Located one and a half hours from Christchurch, Broken River offers exciting terrain including a series of rolling bowls and awesome runs to challenge all abilities. Although beginners can enjoy sections on Broken River, some previous experience is advantageous. The surrounding basins offer an exhilarating untracked back country experience for the adventurous. The ski area features a large day lodge with kitchen and dining facilities, canteen, skiing and snowboarding lessons, and centrally heated lodge accommodation. Ski and snowboard hire is not available at Broken River. Address: . Springfield New Zealand
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Roundhill Ski Area uses the local climate to its advantage with a snowmaking system. Guaranteeing snow every season, Roundhill has accommodation, rental equipment, and ski and snowboard schools. The ski area also has a terrain park and tubing lift. Address: Roundhill Ski Area Lake Tekapo New Zealand
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Mount Olympus is a 45 km drive from Windwhistle in Canterbury. Accomodation, a canteen, and a ski school are located at the mountain. Night skiing under lights is another feature of this ski hill. Address: Mount Olympus Ski Field Windwhistle New Zealand
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The Craigieburn Valley Ski Area is geared towards intermediate and advanced skiers. The terrain is steep and the snow is deep. Some touring away from the patrolled areas is allowed but with a number of conditions. No ski hire is available. Address: Craigieburn Valley Ski Area Craigieburn New Zealand
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All abilities are catered for at the Porter Heights Ski Area. The trails are groomed, molding the mountain into a large terrain park. For those new to the sport, or looking for a refresher course, Porter Heights has a ski school. Accommodation on the hill must be reserved in advance. Address: Porter Heights Ski Area Springfield New Zealand
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From Springfield, Mt Cheeseman is a 41km drive. Grooming of the mountain trails is almost exclusive to the beginner and intermediate runs. A day lodge and cafe is also available. Address: Mount Cheeseman, 41 km from Springfield Springfield New Zealand
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Fourty-five minutes drive from Omarama, the Ohau Ski Area offers consistent, powder snow from mid-July to the end of September. The ski area caters for beginner through advanced skiers and snowboarders. Instruction is offered for both skiing and snowboarding. Address: Ohau Snow Fields, Lake Ohau Road Lake Ohau New Zealand
Send an Email (1) 64 03 438 9885
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