Skiing & Snowboarding in the South Island - New Zealand's South Island - page 64

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South Canterbury
Ohau ( 03-438 9885; www.ohau.co.nz ; daily lift pass adult/child $79/32) This commercial ski area is on Mt Sutton,
42km from Twizel. There are plenty of intermediate and advanced runs, excellent snowboarding/cross-country terrain,
and a ski lodge.
Mt Dobson ( 03-685 8039; www.dobson.co.nz ; daily lift pass adult/child $75/44) The 3km-wide basin here, 26km
from Fairlie, caters for learners and intermediates, and has a terrain park and famously dry powder. On a clear day you
can see Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Pacific Ocean from the summit.
Fox Peak ( 03-685 8539, snow-phone [phone]; www.foxpeak.co.nz ; daily lift pass adult/child $50/10) An af-
fordable club ski area 40km from Fairlie in the Two Thumb Range. Expect rope tows, good cross-country skiing and
dorm-style accommodation.
Roundhill ( 021 680 694, snow-phone [phone]; www.roundhill.co.nz ; daily lift pass adult/child $75/46) A
small field with wide, gentle slopes, perfect for beginners and intermediates. It's 32km from Lake Tekapo village. 'Ski
Tekapo!'.