Hanmer Springs Ski Resort Guide
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,850m |
| Resort Height | 1,432m |
| Nearest Airports | Christchurch and Westport |
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Hanmer Springs
The ski area of Hanmer Springs is at an altitude of 1,432m.
Summary
Hanmer Springs has direct access to 13 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
Skiing
Hanmer Springs offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Hanmer Springs.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Hanmer Springs is 2km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Hanmer Springs?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 20 November.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Hanmer Springs Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Hanmer Springs Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,850m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,432m |
| Resort Altitude (Hanmer Springs) | 1,432m |
Location and Map
Where is Hanmer Springs?
This ski resort is in Hurunui District, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Hanmer Springs is Christchurch, 105 minutes drive away.
Westport airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 1,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Hanmer Springs open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
