New Zealand Ski Fields: Rainbow

High in the north of the Southern Alps beside Nelson Lakes National Park is one of New Zealand's most beautiful ski and snowboard areas, Rainbow Ski Area. Take the chairlift to magnificent views over the alpine wonderland, the native beech forests, shimmering lakes and out to Tasman Bay, before skiing or boarding down the smooth, sunny, uncrowded slopes and trails.

Superb Snow

Reaching 1758 metres and covering 350 hectares, Rainbow has excellent natural snow and offers every type of terrain for beginner, intermediate, advanced and racer. To keep the snow fresh and smooth, snowmaking is done through the night, so you can have a better day's skiing and boarding.

Despite the family nature of our ski area, there's a wide range of advanced and expert terrain across the East Face and the West Bowl. Experts won't be disappointed by the chutes.

Intermediates will appreciate the rolling terrain and undulating nature of the blue runs while learners will feel right at home on the Handle Tow. Even though there's access to chute skiing and powder runs from the chairlift, there are easy ways down which means long runs with plenty of time, space and snow for improving learners.

Café & Sun Terrace

The Café and Sun Terrace is a great place to relax with friends for hearty snacks, piping hot coffee, tea or chocolate, and other refreshments. You may wish to bring your barbeque for a fry-up in the car park.

Ski & Snowboard Hire

Thereover 400 pairs of quality skis, boots and poles for hire. Snowboards and soft boots are also available.

Snow & Souvenir Shop

Shop at the top for everything to enjoy the snow including a fine range of clothing, gloves, goggles, hats, caps, sunnies and sun protection.

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