Ski Clubs

"BUILDING SITUATED:
Whakapapa : Ski in ski out top of National Chair
National Park : Drive to door, Carroll St.
The Downhill Ski Club has TWO lodges. One on Whakapapa near the top of the National Chair, sleeps 34, only 6 minutes walk from the Far West Chair. The other in National Park township, sleeps 35 gives drive to the door convenience. Both are designed with skiers in mind, have large drying rooms and ski workshops. Facilities are continually upgraded by voluntary working bees. "

Slopes Ski Club is in National Park with a fabulous view of Mt Ruapehu at its doorstep. With easy access to both Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields we cater for all types of skiers and boarders. We are located in Park Lane off Miller Street in the heart of National Park. The club has retained the self-help spirit of its early days. Members enjoy off-season work parties, and with their guests, take responsibility for meals and other duties when staying. The chalet and lodge are used year round as a place to relax or as a base for participation in the increasingly wide range of activities available in the Tongariro National Park.

Snowline Ski Club is situated on Salt Ridge above the Bruce Rd by car park 3. The lodge can comfortably accommodate 32 people at any one time, with bunkrooms made up of four or six bunks. There is a large kitchen, dining and lounge area - complete with wood burner fire, which provides ample space for relaxation and conversation, even when the lodge is full. Other facilities available include a drying room, separate male and female bathrooms, lockers, ski racks, ski-waxing equipment, an outdoor balcony, and of course, many friendly and welcoming members.

The club membership is made up of many families with age groups that vary from 2 years to 82 years. Membership is limited to 250 members so that all members have the opportunity to enjoy the club. The membership is currently open so please contact us and visit the website.

The Pinnacle Ski Club is located on Mt Ruapehu. The Whakapapa Lodge is located on the Whakapapa Ski Field, positioned just below the top of the Rock Garden Chair lift. Accommodating 30 people. The Turoa Lodge is located in the Turoa Resort Village, Ohakune, providing accommodation for 20 people. The Pinnacle Ski Club has a full-time Administration Officer who will be happy to send you more information about the club and how to become a member. Go through to the website for more information.

"Building Location:
Lodge - SKI IN SKI OUT
Hanmer Springs Ski Area, North Canterbury
Just over 2 hours from Christchurch, surrounded by mountains, it could be another world away. Amuri Ski Club is situated at Hanmer Springs Ski Area on Mt. St. Patrick, 1850m, and is an easy 40 minutes drive from the alpine thermal holiday resort of Hanmer Springs. In a good season with lots of snow there is some fabulous skiing. The ski runs cater for all stages of skiers, but especially anyone of intermediate grade who'll literally discover a mountain of fun! While all the main runs are groomed there's still plenty of virgin snow left for the experts and the more adventurous to enjoy.
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"BUILDING SITUATED:
Joel Lodge- WALK
below carparks, Coronet Peak.
The Wakatipu Ski Club was established in June 1949 and over the years produced a large number of New Zealand ski team members as well as Olympic skiers. It is the only ski club catering to Wakatipu locals, with our hut facilities well located on Coronet Peak. Our hut includes a day room, well equipped kitchen, lounge with log burner, television & DVD, storage lockers, a large sun deck and child care facility. Personal ski lockers are available on an annual basis to our members for a small charge. The club's focus these days is on providing subsidised ski & snowboard lessons for children, childcare facilities (Polar Bear Club), and a friendly family atmosphere in the hut.
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"BUILDING SITUATED:
Lodge - SKI IN SKI OUT
Iwikau Village
Turoa - DRIVE
Turoa Alpine Village, Ohakune

Rangatira is a great mountain club with warm comfortable accommodation on Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand. There are two lodges, one at Iwikau Village (Whakapapa ski field), at an altitude of approximately 1600 metres, and the other at Ohakune, at the foot of Turoa ski field.
The first public meeting was held in December 1958 and the club was incorporated in 1959. Today the club has approximately 850 members from all walks of life. The emphasis is on skiing and snowboarding but the club is available for all mountain activities, with the lodge at Ohakune making a great base for tramping, mountain biking and a myriad of other activities available year round in Tongariro national park.
Adult members rates are only $30 per night, including hot meals. Full membership is occasionally open to suitable applicants for a very reasonable fee.
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The Wanaka Snowsports Club does not have accommodation and is focused towards promoting competitive snowsports in the Wanaka area.

The Wanaka Ski And Snowsports Club is the strongest represented club on N.Z. snowsports representative teams and we have many NZ Champions. We support snowboarding, cross country skiing, masters ski improvement classes, race training and freeskiing.

Building Location:
Broken River Lodge - SKI IN SKI OUT
Broken River Ski Area, Canterbury
Lyndon Lodge - SKI IN SKI OUT
Broken River Ski Area, Canterbury
White Star Chalet - SKI IN SKI OUT
Broken River Ski Area, Canterbury

Broken River Lodge offers Club style accommodation with communal living and 2 large bunkrooms with around 12 guests in each room. Guests are expected to assist with cooking and cleaning duties. Lyndon Lodge is the most modern lodge and offers a fully serviced alternative where meals are prepared by our Cook. There are smaller bunkrooms and some small rooms for couples available. White Star Chalet is our & Backpackers option, offering self-catering and self-service, communal area with kitchen-living-bunkroom all in one, separate bathroom and toilet. Guests are expected to share cleaning duties and bring your own food. There are around 14 places.

"BUILDING SITUATED:
Club Lodge - SKI IN SKI OUT
Manganui Ski Field, Taranaki
Manganui is a unique North Island mountain experience, located in the Egmont National Park on the slopes of Mt Taranaki. It is run on a volunteer basis with Club members expected to pitch in on autumn maintenance working bees and to assist with operating the field during the winter. The new Manganui Lodge sleeps 33 and is for members and general public. Bookings essential. Joining SMC gives access to the Manganui Lodge for daily use and cheaper lift passes (season passes) and cheaper overnight stays. There is a public shelter for daily public use, containing restrooms and ticket office canteen. The Mountain House Motor Lodge has accommodation available for the public, 3km below the ski field. Come and enjoy our family friendly, uncrowded, very affordable ski area.
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Serac is a non-profit Club for people who want to enjoy Mt Ruapehu and its surrounding areas winter and summer and we welcome new members. Serac provides affordable accommodation for its members on both sides of the mountain with a lodge on the Whakapapa ski field and also one in Ohakune. Club members are a sociable group who enjoy snow sports and the summer alpine environment. There are always people to ski and board with during the day, and people to socialise with in the evening. Both lodges have a friendly, family atmosphere for members and guests of all ages.

"Building Location:
Lodges - SKI IN SKI OUT
Rainbow Ski Area, Nelson Lakes
Annual Membership subscriptions are $25 adult, $16 student, and $12.50 youth up to a maximum of $75 per dependent family group.

Membership benefits include:
10% discount off 1 day, 3 day and 5 day pass purchases at Rainbow. (Entitlement is not transferable, and not available for rentals, or lessons)
Exclusive access to the Robert Lodge facilities at Rainbow Ski Area during weekends (Lodge open to school use during week)
CSA affiliate discounts at Canterbury Snowsports Association affiliated fields including Broken River, Craigieburn, Temple Basin, Mt Olympus, Fox Peak, Amuri, Manganui, and Tukino.
Membership-only specials including discount equipment offers
Coaching clinics & development
Access to 09/10 summer volunteer programme which will compensate each day’s contribution with a free day pass voucher (or more if you have trade / professional skills)

"BUILDING SITUATED:
Lodge - SKI IN SKI OUT
Hut Flat, Iwikau Village
Hut - SKI IN SKI OUT
Hut Flat, Iwikau Village
Chalet - DRIVE
Whakapapa Village
Turoa - DRIVE
Turoa Alpine Village, Ohakune
Our buildings reflect the family orientation of the Club. The generous living and dining spaces maintain the Club and family atmosphere providing members of all ages the opportunity to meet and enjoy their stay together. Sleeping accommodation is principally bunk rooms although later buildings and future redevelopment provide for more personal accommodation. During the ski season each building has a chef in residence with the Lodge accommodating the resident ski instructor.

Takapuna Ski Club is situated on Salt Ridge above the Top of the Bruce, Iwikau, Mt Ruapehu at an altitude of approximately 1650 metres, overlooking the chairlifts. The lodge accommodates 32 people. We have a large kitchen, spacious dining room and lounge, games room, ski storage, lockers and drying room. Members of all ages and their friends enjoy a days skiing on the snowy slopes, apres ski socialising in and outside the lodge in the late afternoons and evenings, enjoying beautiful vistas and sunsets or watching young members tobogganing, building snowmen or ski jumps!

Enquiries for membership are welcome.

Aorangi is the only club in New Zealand to offer ski-in ski-out accommodation to non-members on two ski fields (Whakapapa and Tukino). It has a third lodge at the bottom of the Turoa skifield road at Ohakune Junction. Aorangi welcomes skiers and borders at all levels and all ages to enjoy a season that stretches from June to October. So whether it's the ability to ski from the door to the chairlifts at Whakapapa, or adventure on a club field at Tukino, or the aprski night-life at Ohakune, Aorangi has it all!

"BUILDING SITUATED:
Day Lunch Shelter - SKI IN SKI OUT
Dobson Ski Area Anyone who shares a mountain passion and a thrill from the sport can join the Dobson Ski Club. Benefits include; day rates for a full day pass, Discounted lessons at ski school, Eligibility to enter the Development race team and potentially compete nationally and internationally (you must be a club member to race inter mountain events, A club lunch shelter with a view to envy is for members use, Join social events and club races, Learn so much about running mountain events that your committee designs, Meet new people and build networks to share transport up the mountain. Events run by the club are; Club RACE where everyone can join the fun in the sun with prize giving and refreshments at the Silverstream hotel, Inter secondary School Champs about .16 Aug the club is contracted to run this, Gun Barrel Run about 10 Sept. A dual race of weird dimensions and great skill $1000 first prize. Entry fee applies.
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Te Horonuku Mountain Sports Club is on the slopes of Whakapapa where you can ski out and ski home at the end of a satisfying day. Enthusiastic members enjoy vigourous skiing by day and the camaraderie of apres ski in the lodge every evening. The lodge sleeps 32 in family size bunkrooms. With large spacious, wood clad living and dining areas and a robust games room the club is ideal for groups of all ages, especially families. Our membership is open and enquiries are welcome.

"BUILDING SITUATED:
Lodge - WALK
Loop Road, Iwikau Village
Welcome to the website for Boomerang Ski Club. This club is located on the Whakapapa side of Mt Ruapehu in the Iwikau Village. Formed in 1958 and opened in August of 1962, Boomerang Ski Club's main focus is on maintaining a friendly, family-orientated ski club. The club has room to sleep 23 people, and has a membership list of over 200.
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"Building Location:
Snowline Lodge - SKI IN SKI OUT
Mt Cheeseman Ski Area, Canterbury
Forest Lodge - DRIVE
Mt Cheeseman Ski Area Access Rd, Canterbury
Snowline Lodge: From this on-field accommodation watch the sunrise over the mountains - a great way to start the day. Snowline Lodge sleeps 68 guests. All meals are catered for those on Ski holidays, and guests help with a few light chores. Forest Lodge Backpackers: Forest Lodge is nestled in the mountain beech forest, mid way along the 12km access road. Enjoy the unique experience of ice-skating under the stars on the adjacent skating rink. Forest Lodge accommodates 36 guests. Each lodge includes a fully equipped kitchen, a drying room, large lounge and 6-bed bunkrooms. Guests provide their own transport and sleeping bags.
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"The club, the National Park Ski and Country Club (NPSCC) is designed to be small and family-oriented. Unlike many other clubs, it is self-catering. This is one way we can keep costs down, allowing all guests to organise their time and dietary requirements themselves. The club is situated in National Park, off State Highway 1, and within walking distance of pubs and restaurants. It is a short drive to Whakapapa Ski Field The club's members make guests feel welcome, and in this regard, there is a cosy lounge containing a fireplace and television. Wood is available to keep the room warm, and guests are asked to restock the wood and kindling by the fireplace for the next set of guests.p"