New Zealand’s Mount Olympus is a unique alpine experience in the New Zealand ski fields. The unrivaled skiing and boarding, irrepressible club spirit and spectacular New Zealand scenery make Olympus an unforgettable adventure. Come and enjoy their friendly and affordable ski area for a day, weekend or week, and let us show you the Southern Alps best kept powder secret. That Mount Olympus is only one and half hours from Christchurch.
Mt Olympus ski area is a south facing basin set high in the Craigieburn Range - perfect for trapping powder dumps! 450m of vertical drop over 60 hectares of varied terrain provide skiing and riding from beginner to extreme. Olympus is also the ideal gateway to some of New Zealand's finest touring.
Mt Olympus is a 45km drive from Windwhistle. The mountain road is shingle and chains should be carried at all times. Occasionally mountain access becomes 4wd only from the bottom hut, where onward transport can be arranged.
Ski Field Facilities
- Trails, Pipes, etc.
- Halfpipe
- Terrain park
- Quarter pipe
- Truck Jump
- Lifts, Chairs
- 3 Rope Tows
- 1 Learner Tow
- Area
- Elevation - 1880m
- Vertical Drop - 450m
- 10% beginner terrain
- 55% intermediate terrain
- 35% advanced terrain
- 60 hectares skiable area
- Other
- Lodge (Day / Overnight)
- Canteen
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