Ohau Snow Fields Ski Resort Guide
Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand
| Total Piste Length | 2km |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,825m |
| Resort Height | 1,425m |
| Nearest Airports | Wanaka and Timaru |
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Ohau Snow Fields
Esrtablished in 1947, Ohau has been a commercial field since 1953. It offers great skiing in an East facing valley where reliable powder snow falls are groomed on beginner slopes and main trails. Although there are only three surface lifts, they include New Zealand's longest T Bar. No snow making but receives an average of 3 metres of snow per season.
Summary
The New Zealand ski resort of Ohau Snow Fields is in the New Zealand Alps at an altitude of 1,425m, with 2km of marked runs.
Ohau Snow Fields has direct access to 2km 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.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Ohau Snow Fields?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 16 June, with around 28cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,497m | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Ohau Snow Fields Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 2km |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 2km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes
Ohau Snow Fields Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,825m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,425m |
| Resort Altitude (Ohau Snow Fields) | 1,425m |
| Max Vertical | 400m |
Ohau Snow Fields Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Ohau Snow Fields is 2km long.
Snowboarding
Great natural snowboarding terrain.
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.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Ohau Snow Fields, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Ohau Snow Fields Tourist Office for the latest.
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