Rainbow Ski Area - A New Beginning

The Southern Alps of New Zealand are host to a number of superb ski areas. One of the most beautiful is Rainbow Ski Area near St Arnaud, high in the north of this great mountain chain within the world famous Nelson / Marlborough lifestyle region.

More snow, more fun

Reaching a height of over 1760 metres, Rainbow Ski Area captures regular winter snow, which is enhanced by its snowmaking and grooming throughout the night so you can have the best day's skiing and boarding.

Wide, sunny, uncrowded

The wide, uncrowded slopes provide plenty of room for skiers and boarders whatever your level. With a north easterly aspect it is regularly sunny and warm. Overlooking Nelson Lakes National Park with its extensive beech forest and beautiful Lake Rotoiti , the views from the top of the T-bar are spectacular.

WINTER FUN FOR EVERYONE

The wide, uncrowded slopes and well groomed trails provide superb terrain for beginner and intermediates while advanced skiers can challenge themselves in the high powder runs and chutes. Boarders love the varied terrain, jumps, bumps and drops.

Rainbow ski area

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Votes for Rainbow Ski Area

Number of votes

Average score

Road and Access:

7

2.00 / 4

Lifts:

7

1.71 / 4

Terrain variety:

7

2.00 / 4

Length of runs:

7

1.86 / 4

Suitability for beginners:

7

3.14 / 4

Suitability for intermediates:

6

3.50 / 4

Suitability for advanced/experts:

7

2.43 / 4

Food outlets:

7

2.00 / 4

Ski and board hire:

6

2.67 / 4

Quality of ski and board lessons:

6

3.17 / 4

General Snow quality:

7

2.43 / 4

Weather reliability:

7

3.29 / 4

Reliability of official snow report:

6

2.83 / 4

Value for $:

7

3.43 / 4

Friendliness:

7

3.71 / 4

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