Snow Park Nz

Snow Park NZ is the ultimate freestyle mecca for snowboarders, tucked away in the stunning Southern Alps of New Zealand.

Most people visit us for our immaculate mountain and array of freestyle features, some to take it all in and experience the infectious laid back kiwi vibe, even a few just to taste our excellent range of food and drink. Whether you want to master the advanced features, start out in the designated learners area, or check out some of the world’s top riders competing, Snow Park offers something for everyone.

Since opening in 2002, Snow Park has evolved into a unique establishment. Our playground offers jumps, rails, boxes, wall rides, NZ’s only quarter pipe and pristine superpipe suited to all levels of ability.

Snow Park’s success is thanks to its unbeatable location capturing the amazing New Zealand sunsets, a cutting edge snow-making system, friendly staff and first-rate tunes playing on our massive speakers all day. Our commitment is to provide the best terrain and to maintain that terrain on an almost hourly basis. We even provide different terrain!

Statistics

Base altitude: 1530 metres above sea level

Peak altitude: 1640 metres above sea level

Vertical rise: 110 metres

Riding terrain: 60 hectares

Number of lifts: 1

Snowmaking: 35 snow guns covering the entire mountain

Average snowfall: 155 cm

Lift pass prices: click here

Type of terrain

Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 50%
Advanced: 30%

Driving time from major cities

Wanaka: 45 minutes 35km (approx)
Queenstown: 60 minutes 55km (approx)
Dunedin: 3.5 hours (approx)
Christchurch: 4.5 hours (approx)

Terrain Parks

Superpipes
Snow Park NZ has one superpipe, designed and cut to perfection by Snow Parks world class park and pipe crew.
• The superpipe is 160m long at 17 degrees pitch and is world cup standard.
• The Quarterpipe, NZ’s only permanent one, provides endless hours of fun and is suitable for all levels.

Jumps
Snow Park offers an ever changing landscape of jumps and hits throughout the season. However, the mainstays are the jumps in the infamous triple line which range from 35-40-50ft to 45-55-65ft over the season. Also scattered around the park are a selection of intermediate jumps (25-30-35ft) as well as those in the Half Pint Park.

Jibs
Snow Park NZ has a multitude of boxes and rails on offer. From flat boxes to the advanced kink rails, Snow Park has them all.

Highlights

The world-class design and shaping crew are dedicated to providing innovative and progressive terrain for all levels of freestyle riders/skiers all winter long allowing riders to fully explore the boundaries of their own abilities. Night riding has become a popular family activity allowing everyone to be involved.

Inspiration is guaranteed by sharing the resort with top mentors in skiing and snowboarding fields. Snow Park has become the preferred training ground for international freestyle athletes and teams.

Sledding
Snow Park NZ will have a dedicated 1km long Sled run, the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. The concept is widely used in Europe and will be a great new addition to the wide range of activities’ on offer in the Southern Lakes Region. Sleds are rented out by the hour and riding the Snow Park NZ chairlift will access the trail. We have two sizes to allow for parents to double with children. Be sure to ask about group time trials!

Grooming
The Park uses an impressive fleet of groomers including two 340hp PB300s, one winch, one Park Bully, plus a Zaugg Pipe Monster.