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Ski Resort Mt Olympus in South Canterbury: Position on map

Mt Olympus Ski Resort

Trail Map Mt Olympus

The Ski Resort

Mt Olympus ski area is a south facing basin set high in the Craigieburn Range - perfect for trapping powder dumps! 450m of vertical drop over 60 hectares of varied terrain provide skiing and riding from beginner to extreme. Olympus is also the ideal gateway to some of New Zealand's finest touring.

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Interesting facts

  • The vertical drop from summit to base is 450 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in New Zealand is 471 m. The highest point of the track is 1,880 m above sea level.
  • The day pass at Mt Olympus is NZD90 making it one of the 10 cheapest ski Resorts in New Zealand.
  • Snow coverage is usually best during August, offering an average snow depth of 151 cm at summit elevation and 54 cm at the base.
  • Mt Olympus features 22 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in New Zealand is 20 sunny days. August is the sunniest month with an average of 12 sunny days.

Videos

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Mt Olympus ski video
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last update on 23 Oct 2024
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Contact

PO Box 25055
1220 Harper Road, ​Lake Coleridge
Windwhistle
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Phone+64 (03) 318 5840

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Mountain Stats

Elevation1,430 m - 1,880 m
Opening Day28 Jul 2024
Closing Day12 Oct 2024
Capacity 1100 Persons/Hr.
Hours09:30 - 16:00

Lifts

5
5
Total 5

Skiable Terrain

249 ha
Easy
Green Circle
Moderate
Blue Squared
Advanced
Black Diamond
Extreme
Double Diamond
Overall Slope Area 249 ha

Weather (2,096 m)

Rates

NZD90
1 day adult NZD90
1 day youth NZD45
1 day child free
All rates & fees