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Ski Resort Awakino Ski Area in Mid Canterbury: Position on map

Awakino Ski Area

Waitaki Ski Club

Trail Map Awakino Ski Area

The Ski Resort

Awakino Ski Area is situated high in the St. Marys Range in North Otago, New Zealand. Run by the Waitaki Ski Club, it operates most weekends in the winter season. As queues are unheard of, the slopes are rather uncrowded with a busy day meaning more than 10 skiers or snowboarders. Located in a sunny, north-facing valley with stunning views over the Valley, the ski resort boasts one and a half high-speed rope tows.

Its terrain is suited to all abilities, whether beginner or expert. Known as a timeless place, Awakino represents skiing as it first began, as the resort has little changed from when it was established in the 1940s. Ski touring is available on the ranges just off the ski field boundaries, where fresh powder is waiting to be found. 

Accommodation Lodge

Home to a 40 bunk main lodge for overnight stays, the ski resort is a perfect mountain getaway for groups of friends or skiers and riders young at heart. Dating back to the earliest days of skiing in New Zealand, the lodge has no cellphone coverage, which is great if you are into spending some offline time. Flush toilets, hot showers, full kitchen facilities, a dining room and outside deck is what to expect here. 

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Interesting facts

  • The vertical drop from summit to base is 274 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in New Zealand is 471 m. Runs and slopes are therefore relatively short. The high point of the ski resort is located at an elevation of 1,737 m.
  • The day pass at Awakino Ski Area is NZD55 making it one of the 3 cheapest ski Resorts in New Zealand.

Videos

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Awakino Skifield - Lift Usage Instruction Video [HD]
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Tyler Grubb Atop Awakino Skifield

Getting here

Located near Kurow (0,5 hrs) in the Waitaki Valley, Awakino is a 3.5-4 hrs drive vom Christchurch, about 3 hrs from Queenstown, and 2.5 hrs from Dunedin. To Kurow, take the State Highway 82 or 83. Take Ferguson or Wynyard St to Manse Road, turn right onto Cattle Valley Road and then left on Awakino Skifield Road. Please make sure to leave all gates as you find them on your way up to the ski resort.

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Contact

Awakino Ski Field
9435
Kurow
E-Mail
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Phone+64 (0) 3 4345110

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Francie Jasionowicz
on 23 Jun 2020
Brilliantly rustic awesome
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Mountain Stats

Elevation1,463 m - 1,737 m
Capacity 1500 Persons/Hr.
Hours09:00 - 16:00

Lifts

3
3
Total 3

Skiable Terrain

Easy
Green Circle
Moderate
Blue Squared
Advanced
Black Diamond
Extreme
Double Diamond

Weather (1,737 m)

Webcams

Unfortunately, there is no webcam available yet!

Rates

NZD55
1 day adult NZD55
1 day youth NZD45
1 day child NZD30
All rates & fees