Mt Olympus
Season
Terrain
Location
Travelling west on Highway 72 from Christchurch, before reaching Methven, is a town called Windwhistle. From Windwistle continue west, following the signs to Mount Olympus. It is about 45km, the last 16km of which is unsealed.
The mountain road is shingle and chains should be carried at all times. Occasionally mountain access becomes 4wd only from the bottom hut, where onward transport can be arranged.
There is a short walk from the car park to the access tow.
Click on the snowflake for more info or,
View the Mt Olympus Ski Field Location Map as a larger map
Mt Olympus, Contact
Web: www.mtolympus.co.nz
E-mail:
Phone: +64 3 318 5840
Fax: +64 3 318 5844
Mail: PO BOX 25055 Christchurch
Mid July to Mid October
Lift Info
Total: 4
- Four high capacity rope tows ( nutcrackers )
Groomers
No
Snowmaking
No
Terrain Park
No
Restaurants & Cafes
One on-mountain canteen.
Rental Equipment
No
Creche
No
Mountain Shuttle
No
Chain Hire
No
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Base Altitude
1430 m
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Highest Altitude
2096 m
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Vertical Drop
450 m
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Skiable Area
60 Ha
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Annual Snowfall
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Average Snow Depth
118cm
About Mt Olympus
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.
There is a beginners tow at the top of the access tow close to the lodge. From the top of the Main Tow and the Top Tow there are plenty of choices with terrain to suit intermediates or the most advanced skiers.
A little walking from the Top Tow opens up even more terrain in this wide open bowl. With the relatively low skier numbers and the choice of terrain, it can take up to a week to get tracks on some slopes.
