Ohau, New Zealand
Driving directions
From Christchurch (320km), take highways 1 and 8 via Twizel (52km away). Take the 9.6 km access road to the resort. Wanaka is 155km away
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Flying
Fly to Christchurch airport 2 hours away.
By bus/coach
Bus services from Christchurch with changes at Twizel or Omarama
Address
Ohau Snow Fields and Lake Ohau Lodge
PO Box 51, TWIZEL
South Island
NZ
Tel: ++64 (0) 3 438 9885
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: June to Oct
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 3
Chair lifts: 1
Drag lifts: 1
Other lifts: 1 magic carpet
Max people per hour: 2,295
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 11
Total ride area: 600 hectares
Longest run: 1.2miles (1.9km)
Top lift: 1825m
Vertical drop: 400m
First lift: 1425m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 50%
Black runs: 30%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Half-day $39
1 Day pass - NZ$58 or $47 for house guests
Lift times:9.00am to 4.30pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 1.8m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 0%
Facilities
Snowboard Schools:
Group lesson $36 1.5 hours
Private lessons $72 per hour
Snowboard Hire:
Board & Boots $45 per day
Night Riding: :
No
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
Yes
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
Good overall resort especially after a fresh dump of snow
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HALFPIPE:
No
TERRAIN PARK:
No
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:No
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Snow forecast
Weather for Tue 22nd:| Morning | Afternoon | Night |
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| top | 2cm |
| mid | 2cm |
| bottom | 1cm |
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