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Mountain

Mountain

Elevation Top 1760m
Elevation Bottom 1540m
Vertical Drop 220
Skiable Terrain 300 Hectares \\
Longest Run
Beginner 25%
Intermediate 55%
Advanced 20%
Total Number of Trails 12

Lifts

Lifts

Total 5
Highest Lifted Point 1760
Gondolas & Trams N
High Speed Sixes
High Speed Quads N
Quad Chairs N
Triple Chairs N
Double Chairs N
Surface Lifts 5
Uphill Capacity 700 people per hour \\

Snow Making

Snow Making
Total Number of Guns 5
Annual Average Snowfall unknown

Terrain Parks

Terrain Park

Total 0
Name
Half Pipes 0
Half Pipe Size
Total Terrain Park Area Size 300ha
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  • SkiRainbow: Rainbows Massive ski and Board sale!Nelson College Hall 19th of May. Selling? Come in Fri night or Sat am. Buying? From 10am Saturday. 10 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Hey only 2 days left for Rainbow early bird seasons passes. Remember u also get discounted day passes at Cardrona, Corpnet, Remarks & MtHutt 49 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: LAST DAY OF THE SEASON FOR RAINBOW THIS SUNDAY! The snows still awesome so make the most of it , only 3 days left! All facilities operating. 231 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Twilight skiing this weekend! We are open until 5 pm both days. And theres still tons of snow! 238 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: All this new powder. Another freshies day today. When will it stop? it just unbelievable up here at the moment! 240 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Yesterday was EPIC. See the rainbow blog. Loads of Fresh loose powder.More today! Gear up for THE weekend of the year! 245 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: More snow! Fresh snow! 15 cm last 2 days! 247 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: New snow last weekend - a great time to head up for some fresh off piste! Don't forget - slush cup this weekend. 248 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Slush challenge delayed until next weekend. Saturday 17th September. 251 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Slush challenge this weekend. Lots of prizes u just hav 2 ski or board thru a trench of freezing icy slush! Wear wacky clothes or your suit! 254 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Theres SNOW ON THE WAY and clearing later in the week. Keep this weekend free!!!!! 262 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Atomic Master ski race event this weekend - great snow, loads of prizes and a great social event - see rainbow Blog for details. 268 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Perfect day for the AMI and Cheapskates Ski and Board Races. 268 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Citizen Watches Rainbow Club champs on the race track tomorrow and Sunday!! 272 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: AMI & Cheapskates intersecondary schools ski and board champs are now postponed until Tuesday 23rd of August 273 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: AMI and Cheapskates intersecondary schools race day this Friday - ski and board races weather & snow will be awesome. 274 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Rainbow Opens Tomorrow! Visit http://t.co/4iof4LE for latest news and details 315 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Rainbow Seasons passes at early bird rates are now available. You only have until the end of March see the info here--> http://is.gd/chE8JG 434 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Its all looking pretty delicious up here again today. Sunshine and great snow. 588 days ago
  • SkiRainbow: Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet as skiing & riding at the Bow today-come on up! 589 days ago
Location & Travel Info
Country: New Zealand
Region: Tasman
Address: Rainbow Resort
Website: http://www.skirainbow.co.nz/
Email: info@skirainbow.co.nz
Phone: \+64 3 521 1861
Nearest Town: St Arnaud
Nearest Airport: Nelson
Description
Rainbow Ski Area is situated at the top of the South Island of New Zealand just off highway 63. It is about 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Nelson airport, 1 hour 20 minutes drive from Blenhiem, 1 hour 40 minutes from Picton and 1 hour 20 minutes drive from Murchison. The ski area is serviced by St Arnaud Village which is on the edge of the Nelson Lakes National Park. The ski area is a 40 minute drive from St Arnaud along State Highway 63 (SH63), past the Top House corner.

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