Hanmer Forest Park, Canterbury Region · New Zealand · ski area

Hanmer Springs Ski Area ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Hanmer Springs Ski Area is a ski area in Hanmer Forest Park, Canterbury Region, New Zealand with 3 lifts, between 1,440 m and 1,751 m above sea level.

Downhill runs: —
Lifts: 3
Top elevation: 1,751 m
Vertical drop: 311 m
Nearest airport: CHC · 118 km

Ski lifts

2 Rope tows
1 Button lifts

Hanmer Springs Ski Area is a ski area in Hanmer Forest Park, Canterbury Region, New Zealand.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 3 lifts: 2 rope tows, 1 button lift. Most uphill transport is by surface lifts (T-bars, button lifts and tows). Skiing runs from 1,440 m up to 1,751 m, a vertical drop of 311 m.

Getting to Hanmer Springs Ski Area

The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 118 km away in a straight line — roughly 2 h 33 min by car; Westport Airport (WSZ) is 123 km away. Nearby ski areas include Lake Stella, Mount Lyford Alpine Resort (7.9 km), Rainbow Ski Area (6.3 km) and Temple Basin (7.4 km), which together add 33 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to Hanmer Springs Ski Area

1
Christchurch International Airport Christchurch, New Zealand Airports in New Zealand Transfers & Meet & Greet →
CHC118 kmstraight line
2
Westport Airport Westport, New Zealand Airports in New Zealand
WSZ123 kmstraight line
3
Nelson Airport Nelson, New Zealand Airports in New Zealand Transfers & Meet & Greet →
NSN134 kmstraight line
4
Woodbourne Airport Blenheim, New Zealand Airports in New Zealand
BHE139 kmstraight line

Nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Hanmer Springs Ski Area?

The lifts and runs reach 1,751 m (5,745 ft); the lowest point is 1,440 m, a vertical drop of 311 m.

What is the nearest airport to Hanmer Springs Ski Area?

Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 118 km away in a straight line; Westport Airport (WSZ) is 123 km away.

How many ski lifts does Hanmer Springs Ski Area have?

3 lifts: 2 rope tows, 1 button lifts.

Data: OpenSkiMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors & Skimap.org (ODbL 1.0). Run lengths are measured along mapped pistes; resorts may publish different figures.