Rainbow Ski Area Nelson New Zealand
Operating Hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Operating Season: Mid July until Mid October
Rainbow will open this Saturday 4th of July for the 2009 season. They have a good 50 cm of snow around the base area thanks to their tireless team of snow makers who work through the cold and dark hours to bring everyone snow. The intermediate platter and learners areas will be operating. There is not enough cover to open the upper field at this stage, however the weather pattern for the next week is looking productive with plenty of natural snow on the way so fingers crossed.
Access Road: 17km from State Highway 63 turnoff. Chains must be fitted or carried by all vehicles at all times from base car park. Shuttle service runs multiple trips daily from base car park.
Accommodation is available in nearby St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes
Mountain Car-park Elevation: 1540m (5,052 feet)
Lift Accessed Vertical: 218m (715 feet)
Lifts: 1 Main T-bar, 1 Platter Lift, 1 Tubing park lift, 1 learners rope tow, 1 handle terrain park tow, 1 West Bowl access tow.
More information on their website: www.skirainbow.co.nz
Category: RECREATION Posted by: Daniel Fraser Date: July 8th, 2011
