Mt Olympus Ski Area Information

Dates & Hours

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• Accommodation
• Chain Hire
• Elevation
• Food
• Instruction
• Lifts
• Maps
• Operating Hours
• Other Facilities
• Pricing
• Rental Equipment
• Road Access
• Season Dates
• Skiable Area
• Ski Shuttles
• Snowmaking
• Snow Report
• Terrain
• Terrain Park
• Vertical Drop

Planned Opening
Operating Hours

06 July 2013 *
8:30am - 5:00pm *

*dates and hours are subject to change 

Key Mountain Statistics

Skiable Area

Elevation
Vertical Drop

Beginner Terrain
Intermediate Terrain
Advanced Terrain

Lifts

Terrain Park

Snowmaking

60ha

1430 (Base), 1880m (Top)
450m

10%
55%
35%

Rope Tows x4

No

No

Road Access / Transport

Road Access





Ski Shuttles


Chain Hire

Mt Olympus is a 58km drive from Methven. Access to the field is by 4WD or vehicles that have chains that can be fitted. The main car park is located by the Access Tow along with the ticket office. From here, you can take the Access Tow up to the Top Hut and main ski field. Note that there is no baggage lift: ensure you use a backpack so you can carry your belongings up the tow yourself.

No daily scheduled bus services operate to Mt Olympus. Black Diamond Safaris run guided tours to Mt Olympus from Christchurch & Methven.

No

Facilities

Instruction

Rental Equipment

Accommodation



Food


Other Facilities

Group & private lessons available

No on mountain rental available expect nutcrackers & belts.

On-mountain lodge (sleeping 40 people in bunk-style accommodation) provides
inclusive bed, dinner & lunch packages. "The Bottom Hut" provides a basic self-
catering option for 8 people 3 km from the field

Canteen provides snacks & drinks. Purchase a cooked meal from the chef or heat your own.

Night skiing available to those staying on the mountain.
During the summer, both huts are available for use by schools, tramping clubs or other organisations.