Temple Basin Ski Area
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105 ha
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108 ha
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Ski routes
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Groomed total:
320 ha |
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Lift facilities
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3 Surface Lifts
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Total: 3 Lift facilities |
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Skiing and Snowboarding the way it should be
Temple Basin is an amazing ski and snowboarding area in the middle of New Zealand´s Southern Alps, surrounded by the beauty of Arthur´s Pass National Park.
It is Club based which means it is all about fun and good times. People come to meet other people, enjoy the wonderful snow and fantastic conditions, and they often have some of the best skiing or boarding experience of their lives. In fact, many international boarders rank it as one of the best areas in the world. Yet it is also friendly, open to everyone and not far from Christchurch.
It is not for the faint- of- heart because it´s a bit of a hike up the hill from the main highway, but the thrill of staying in a comfortable lodge, with chefs, high up in the Main Divide and then waking up, on what feels like the top of the world, is well worth it.
Temple Basin is a destination area with most guests staying on the mountain for up to a week. There are all inclusive packages for any length of stay. Guests are required to bring sleeping bags but all thier other needs will be taken care of.
Temple Tow is floodlit right beside the accommodation lodges. It is switched on whenever guests wish to take advantage of great conditions and still have some energy left after a hard days exercise.
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Because of it´s outstanding terrain, Temple Basin is the chosen destination for many of the World´s photographers and film makers. This photo from Volkl Snowboards.
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Home of extreme skiing in New Zealand, the best runs are easily accessible from the skifield. Photo Steve Eastwood
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Ski resort
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Lift facilities
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3 Surface Lifts
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Slopes
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Groomed total: 320 ha
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105 ha
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Sea level
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1326 - 1953m above sea level
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Season
Start of Season:
2. July 2011
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End of Season:
3. October 2011
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Après Ski
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2 Lodges and restaurants
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1 Après Ski bars
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Miscellaneous
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Number of ski schools:
1
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 Ski rental
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Ski service
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Base stations
• Arthurs pass Village is 4km East of the Temple Basin carpark. Christchurch City is a further 153 km east.
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Lift tickets
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Additional information
Three rope tows provide the lift. While considered "old fashioned" rope tows have several advantages. They access steep terrain easily, they move people uphill very quickly and operate in all weather conditions.
Temple Basin is a massive natural terrain park with steep chutes, half pipes, couloirs within the ski area itself. There are always untracked runs available for our guests usually within 10 minutes of the accommodation lodges.
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Further activities
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Cross Country Skiing and Hiking
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Cross country tracks Classic:
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5 km
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Winter hiking trails:
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5 km
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Sports Facilities
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Fitness center
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Indoor Tennis
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Indoor Bowling
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Additional information
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Specific trails are not set aside for cross country skiing but the whole ski area can be used for this purpose. The views afforded from the peaks surrounding the ski area are spectacular and can be reached on cross country skiis within two hours of the lodges.
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Life and Culture
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Sports Facilities
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120
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Beds
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2
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Restaurants
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1
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Pubs
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1
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Discos
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Health Care
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Nearest hospital:
Christchurch - 157 km
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Infrastructure
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Nearest airport:
Christchurch - 157 km
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Nearest train station:
Arthurs Pass - 4 km
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Additional information
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On field accommodation is provided in two lodges right beside the lower lifts. They offer bunkhouse style accommodation so guests are required to bring their own sleeping bags. Bunkrooms accommodate between 4 and 6 people each. The lodges are run on a communal basis with smorgasboard meals provide by professional chefs. There are recreational areas set aside as well as lecture theatres to facilitate the many educational courses operating in the area. Full bar facilities are available.
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Contact
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Tourist office
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Address
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Temple Basin Ski Club Inc.
P O Box 1228
Christchurch 8410
New Zealand
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Phone
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+6433777788
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