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Skiing in Ōhau Snow Fields
Ōhau Snow Fields is a small ski resort in Canterbury Region, New Zealand with 6 km of slopes and 3 lifts. The skiing runs from 1,419 m up to 1,799 m, a vertical drop of 380 m.
The mapped slopes are 40% easy, 40% intermediate and 20% advanced. That gives a balanced mix for mixed-ability groups.
The nearest airport is Wanaka Airport (WKA), about 70 km away in a straight line. The nearest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 120 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Questions about Ōhau Snow Fields
How much snow does Ōhau Snow Fields have?
Right now the weather models show 4 cm of snow on the ground, 20 cm new in the last 3 days and 0 cm forecast for the next 7 days. The resort's own report may differ, as these figures don't include snowmaking or grooming.
How big is Ōhau Snow Fields?
Ōhau Snow Fields has 6 km of slopes and 3 lifts.
How high is Ōhau Snow Fields?
The skiing runs from 1,419 m up to 1,799 m, a vertical drop of 380 m.
Is Ōhau Snow Fields good for beginners?
40% of the mapped slopes are easy. That gives a balanced mix for mixed-ability groups.
What is the nearest airport to Ōhau Snow Fields?
The nearest airport is Wanaka Airport (WKA), about 70 km away in a straight line. The nearest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 120 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
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