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How busy it will be
Next 10 weeksQuietest weeks ahead: 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
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Skiing in Rainbow Ski Area
Rainbow Ski Area is a small ski resort in Tasman Region, New Zealand with 6 km of slopes and 5 lifts. The skiing runs from 1,541 m up to 1,744 m, a vertical drop of 203 m.
The mapped slopes are 40% easy and 60% intermediate. That gives a balanced mix for mixed-ability groups.
The nearest airport is Nelson Airport (NSN), about 70 km away in a straight line. The nearest major airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), about 175 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Questions about Rainbow Ski Area
How much snow does Rainbow Ski Area have?
Right now the weather models show 3 cm of snow on the ground, 6 cm new in the last 3 days and 1 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 Rainbow Ski Area?
Rainbow Ski Area has 6 km of slopes and 5 lifts.
How high is Rainbow Ski Area?
The skiing runs from 1,541 m up to 1,744 m, a vertical drop of 203 m.
Is Rainbow Ski Area 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 Rainbow Ski Area?
The nearest airport is Nelson Airport (NSN), about 70 km away in a straight line. The nearest major airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), about 175 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
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