Ski the Southern Slopes
There are three fields to choose from in the Mount Cook area and many spectacular sights and untouched trails to discover by an unforgettable heli-skiing experience.
Ohau Ski Field
If powder, sunshine and uncrowded slopes are what you are looking for then Ohau offers you high country skiing at its best. With a maximum elevation of 1,925 metres, there is a 400 metre vertical fall to the base of the field. Featuring a snow mat, a platter tow, and a 1 km long chair lift, Ohau has many great runs for the beginner, intermediate and advanced snow boarder or skier. The season at Ohau runs July to October. Ohau Ski Field is 45 minutes from both Twizel and Omarama. Ski or snowboard hire is available.
Round Hill Ski Field
With beautiful views of Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and the Mackenzie Basin, Round Hill provides the perfect setting for a relaxing day skiing or snowboarding on the gentle, undulating hill slopes. Round Hill is the ideal family field, with fantastic learner and intermediate slopes, perfectly groomed wide trails, and all-day sunshine.
With parking right on the slope, it's easy to unload the gear and get the kids on the trails so the days fun can begin. At Round Hill's fully licensed caf you can grab a hot coffee and a warm snack mid ski, or finish off a perfect day with a cool beer, while soaking in the breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tekapo. Ski or board hire is available, promising brand new gear every season. Round Hill is only a half hour's drive from the Lake Tekapo township.
Mt Dobson
Mt Dobson is a friendly family owned field just out of Fairlie and boasts views across both Lake Tekapo and Pukaki to the snowy peaks of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman beyond. The skifield has a triple chairlift, t-bar, platter and a rope-tow providing fun for all levels of skill and offering access to 4000 hectares of skiable terrain.There is a cafeteria, ski hire and a ski school.
On the main route between Christchurch and Queenstown Mt Dobson is 40 mins drive from Lake Tekapo.
Season runs late June to early October.
Heli-Ski
Get up close and personal with the mighty snow covered peaks, valleys, and glaciers of the Southern Alps. With literally hundreds of mountain peaks to play among, you'll always get an exhilarating untouched trail all of your own. Take a guided ski tour long the Tasman Glacier to experience the longest run in New Zealand, and visit some spectacular sights that are simply out of this world.