With slopes suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The ski area offers 52 hectares of skiable terrain, with 23 runs, three chairlifts, and a surface conveyor lift. The longest run is about 1.2 kilometres.
The ski area is ideal for family or friends for a weekend away with fun-filled runs for everyone. There are a variety of groomed runs and off-piste to choose from for all ages and stages of skill. Slopes can be viewed from the lounge in the Day Lodge, so spectators don’t miss out, and the beginner’s area is right beside it, with excellent open terrain for kids.
Elevation: 1769m
Vertical: 310m
Ski Area: 52 Hectares
Lifts: 1 Poma Lift (807 m)/1 rope tow
Beginner: 10%
Intermediate: 60%
Advanced: 30%
The ski area is just 17km from the alpine resort town of Hanmer Springs. From the top of the field, there are great views of the surrounding mountains of St James and Molesworth Stations and the distant peaks of the Nelson Lakes National Park. The ski season generally runs from June to early October, with the best skiing conditions usually in July and August.
Hanmer Springs Ski Area is situated in the Amuri Range, about 17 kilometres from Hanmer Springs.
If you want to drive to the ski field, it is approx two hours (155km) north of Christchurch.
The road out of Hanmer to the ski area is marked as Clarence Valley Road and signed and posted as “Hanmer Springs Ski Area”. This is via JACKS PASS (not Jolies Pass, as Google Maps incorrectly directs!) From Clarence Valley Road, turn left to the ski area at St James Station, about 10 km out of town. The access road is a short undulating gravel road with a few tight corners and steep climbs. The Car parks are located just below the Lodges.
Camper vans are not permitted, but two-wheel drive cars with chains fitted usually have no problem, and four-wheel drives can often get up without chains, especially later in the season.
You must always carry chains and be ready to fit them if the signposts or snow reports advise.
TRANSPORT:
Hanmer Springs Adventure Centre provides a daily transport service
Book directly at (03) 315 7233 or info@hanmeradventure.co.nz
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