Mt Olympus
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 40km, the last 16km of which is unsealed. There is a short walk from the car park to the access tow.
Description:
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
| Nearest Town | Methven |
| Distance (km) | 58 |
| Nearest Airport | Christchurch |
| Distance (km) | 125 |
| Annual Snow Fall (m) | |
| Season Opens | Mid July |
| Season Closes | Mid October |
| Skiable Area (Hectares) | |
| Total Number of Lifts | 4 |
| Base Altitude (m) | 1434 |
| Highest Altitude (m) | 2097 |
| Beginner | 10% |
| Intermediate | 55% |
| Advanced | 35% |
| Chairlifts | 0 |
| T-Bars | 0 |
| Platters | 0 |
| Rope Tows | 4 |
| Ski School | Yes |
| Ski Hire | No |
| Chain Hire | |
| Groomers | No |
| Half Pipe | |
| Terrain Park | |
| Cafe | Yes |
| Bar | No |
| Accommodation on Ski Area | Yes |
Contact Details
Company Name Mt. Olympus Ski Field
E-mail mtolympus@xtra.co.nz
Phone 64 3 318 5840
Fax 64 3 318 5844
Mail PO BOX 25055 Christchurch
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