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Overview

Mount Olympus is a 128km drive from Christchurch, via Windwhistle. It is a Club run field in the Craigieburn range set in a wide south facing basin offering a variety of runs on uncrowded slopes. The southerly aspect means that Olympus tens to trap more light powder than other nearby fields. 

Skiers and riders have access to 450m of vertical drop. This south-facing basin offers bluffed ridges, making it well protected from wind. A four high-capacity rope tow shuttles skiers to 60 hectares of terrain, with more avaialble for those willing to hike. 

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

17"
10"
7"
4"
0"
0"
Jun
2"
Jul
11"
Aug
14"
Sep
7"
Oct

Total Lifts: 5

Surface Lifts
5

Elevation

Base
4692'
Summit
6168'
Vertical Drop
1476'

Important Dates

August 03, 20252025/08/03
Projected Opening
October 12, 20252025/10/12
Projected Closing
N.A.
Projected Days Open
N.A.
Days Open Last Year
24
Years Open
0"
Average Snowfall
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