Rainbow
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Resort Summary | |
Resort Name | Rainbow |
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Resort Altitude | 1540-1758m |
Winter Season | July to September |
Terrain | Overall: Beginner: 25% Intermediate: 55% Advanced: 20% |
Lift System | 1 T-bar, 2 beginners drag lifts |
Highest Lift | 1758m |
Lowest Lift | 1540m |
Vertical | 218m |
Longest Run | 1.5km |
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Facilities | Cafe. Ski+Board Rental. Ski & Board School. SMI snowmaking facilities and 1 Kassabourer Snowgroomer. |
Nearest Town | Saint Arnaud 33km. |
Lift Pass | |
Adult 5 Day | $ |
Adult 1 Day | $ |
Child 5 Day | $ |
Child 1 Day | $ |
- Overview
The local ski area for Nelson and Blenheim (upper South Island). One T-bar plus learner lifts. Small and friendly, rarely crowded.
Can be quite different in snowfall patterns to the southern resorts (so if snow no good down south, check the Rainbow snow report, it could be worth the trip).
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Location
Northern part of South Island, New Zealand.
Pros
- Friendly and uncrowded.
- Good learner areas, safe for kids.
- Great views.
- Good backcountry touring access.
- Snowmaking ensures main runs open.
Cons
- Natural snow cover on expert runs a bit unreliable.
- A long way from other ski areas.
Contacts
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Planning
Getting There
33km from St Arnaud, 14km of which is gravel. Pretty good road by NZ standards. Nothing scary. The backpackers in St Arnaud has a shuttle bus going up the mountain road in the mornings.
Accommodation
On Mountain
One ski club lodge on mountain. Development plans for future are for large accommodation on-snow - watch this space.
Off Mountain
St Arnaud township has backpackers, and motels.
Lift Tickets
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Ski School
Ski and board school, well organised.
Equipment Hire
Snowboard and ski equipment.
Resort Facilities
Getting Around
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Activities
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Dining
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Shopping
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Children
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Ride Guide
Beginner Areas
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Groomed Runs
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Off Piste
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Out of Bounds
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Cross Country
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Parks & Pipes
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Bumps
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Powder Zones
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Sheltered Runs
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Snowplay
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Other
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Geography
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Resources
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