Resorts Rainbow-Ski-Area
Area Profile
The Southern Alps of the South Island are host to a number of superb ski resorts. One of which is Rainbow Ski Area near St Arnaud, overlooking Nelson Lakes National Park with its extensive beech forest and beautiful Lake Rotoiti. There are 300 skiable hectares accessed by 5 lifts with terrain for every level of skier and snowboarder. Rainbow is approximately 32 kilometers from St. Arnaud. Ski season usually runs from late June to mid October.
Lodging Profile
A variety of motels, lodges, bed and breakfasts, cottages, and guesthouses are available in St. Arnaud.
Services Profile
Ski and snowboard lessons, rentals, childrens fun programs, and school group programs.
Area Recreation Profile
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Snowboarding Profile
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Cross Country Profile
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Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
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Top: 1758 FT Bottom: 1540 FT Vertical Drop: 320 FT Skiable Terrain: 741 acres Number of Runs: 0 Snow Making: 0 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 3 Capacity: 0 |
Beginner Runs: 25% Intermediate Runs: 55% Advanced Runs: 25% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 0 na |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 0 Year Open: 2000 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Rainbow-Ski-Area | |
Contact Information
Rainbow-Ski-Area
Address:Access road turns of St Arnaud, NZ-NZ, 7150Phone: 64-03-521-1861
Email: info@skirainbow.co.nz
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