The Ski Resort
Mt Olympus ski area is a south facing basin set high in the Craigieburn Range - perfect for trapping powder dumps! 450m of vertical drop over 60 hectares of varied terrain provide skiing and riding from beginner to extreme. Olympus is also the ideal gateway to some of New Zealand's finest touring.
Interesting facts
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 450 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in New Zealand is 471 m. The highest point of the track is 1,880 m above sea level.
- The day pass at Mt Olympus is NZD90 making it one of the 10 cheapest ski Resorts in New Zealand.
- Snow coverage is usually best during August, offering an average snow depth of 165 cm at summit elevation and 61 cm at the base.
- Mt Olympus features 22 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in New Zealand is 18 sunny days. August is the sunniest month with an average of 12 sunny days.
Videos
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Mt Olympus Skiing | Canterbury #winterweekend Series
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Mt Olympus Freeride Open 2016
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Mt Olympus ski video
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Mt Olympus POWDER
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Mt Olympus ski video
