Hanmer Springs Ski Resort Guide
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Resort Height | 1,432m4,698ft |
| Nearest Airports | Christchurch and Westport |
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Hanmer Springs
Located 17km (11 miles) from Hambner springs itself with its famous thermal pools the ski area is run by the Amuri Ski Club and is a traditional club fuield offering a community feel, low prices, high value and the opportunity for everyone to pitch in and help. There's accommodation available in the lodge and the ski lifts, which run throughout daylight hours, include one of New Zealand's longest pomas.
Summary
The New Zealand ski resort of Hanmer Springs is at an altitude of 1,432m4,698ft.
Hanmer Springs has direct access to 13 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
Skiing
Hanmer Springs offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Hanmer Springs.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Hanmer Springs?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 19 January, with around 8cm3in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Hanmer Springs Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes
Hanmer Springs Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,850m6,070ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,432m4,698ft |
| Resort Altitude (Hanmer Springs) | 1,432m4,698ft |
Hanmer Springs Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Hanmer Springs is 2km1 miles long.
Location and Map
Where is Hanmer Springs?
This ski resort is in Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Hanmer Springs is Christchurch, 105 minutes drive away.
Westport airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 1,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Hanmer Springs open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Hanmer Springs, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Hanmer Springs Tourist Office for the latest.
