Ohau Snow Fields Ski Resort Guide
Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand
| Total Piste Length | 1 miles |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 5,988ft |
| Resort Height | 4,675ft |
| Nearest Airports | Wanaka and Timaru |
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Ohau Snow Fields
The ski area of Ohau Snow Fields is in the New Zealand Alps at an altitude of 4,675ft, with 1 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Ohau Snow Fields has direct access to 1 miles of downhill skiing, with 6 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Ohau Snow Fields.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Ohau Snow Fields is 1 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Ohau Snow Fields?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Ohau Snow Fields.
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Ski Area Stats
Ohau Snow Fields Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 1 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 1 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Ohau Snow Fields Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 5,988ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 4,675ft |
| Resort Altitude (Ohau Snow Fields) | 4,675ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,312ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S
Ohau Snow Fields has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Location and Map
Where is Ohau Snow Fields?
This ski resort is in the New Zealand Alps in Horowhenua, Manawatu-Wanganui.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Ohau Snow Fields is Wanaka, 104 minutes drive away.
Timaru and Queenstown airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 700 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Ohau Snow Fields open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Late June, and usual closing is Early October.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
