Ohau Snow Fields

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Location

Canterbury
New Zealand
44° 19' 48.0072" S, 170° 10' 47.9748" E
NZ
General info: 

Ohau is a part of the Ohau Range in the Main Divide. Serviced by the longest T-Bar in New Zealand, a platter and a fixed grip lift. The main trails are groomed regularly. 'The Boulevard' offers beginners and intermediates an easy and fun skiing or snowboarding experience from the top of the T-Bar down to the base facilities.

BASE: 1425ft
SUMMIT: 1825ft
VERTICAL DROP: 425ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 3
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 1
Surface: 2

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