WELCOME TO SNOW FARM

New Zealand's home of cross country skiing
Status

oPEN
All vehicles To Carry Chains

Weather

Clear, calm and -4℃. Clear and sunny day with some cloud moving in midday and then snowfalls from late afternoon.

Snow

Great snow cover. The warmer day yesterday has meant a return to spring snow conditions. 

6:30 am

September 20th

We move to shoulder season operations on the 23rd of September 2024

The following winter operations will be available for the week of the 23rd-29th September.:


Wednesday 25th September:
Tubing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing

Saturday 28th September: Tubing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, bag transfers for hut guests. 

Sunday 29th September: TBC

Discover Snow Farm

Cross Country Skiing

Choose from a full day, half day, overnight or multi day trail pass. Packages available, including rentals and lessons for all abilities

Lessons

If you're new to cross country skiing or want to hone your skills, book one of our group lessons (classic style), private lessons or skate lessons with our experienced instructors.

SNOW FUN ZONE

Great for families, younger children and those new to the snow. Our Snow Fun Zone features a tubing hill and snow play area for building snow creations, making snow angels and throwing snow balls.

overnight Huts & Bag Transfers

Stay overnight in one of our 4 cosy huts. Overnight trail passes and rentals available, as well as bag transfers to Meadow and Musterers Huts.

Snowshoeing

Grab some snowshoes and head out for a walk to a hut for lunch or go off piste.
Half day and full day packages available including trail pass and rentals. Get the dog a dog trail pass too, they'll love it!

Backcountry

Back-country ski touring pass to access the Pisa Range using our River Run Trail (not needed for season pass and trail pass holders)

Chains

All vehicles that visit Snow Farm are required to carry chains. Snow chains can be rented from Snow Farm and collected at the bottom of the Snow Farm access road. Your rental car hire company may also have them, as well as local service stations and hardware stores. 

Dog Information

Dogs are welcome at snow farm all year round. Hire some snowshoes and take them for a walk or take them out skiing with you. We have day passes and season passes for your furry friends, as well as designated off leash and on leash areas.  

(We don’t allow dogs at huts sorry!)

Summer Activity

During the summer, our cross-country skiing trails turn into mountain biking and walking tracks perfect for both newbies and the well-seasoned mountain biking enthusiasts.

Trail Map

Reviews

5 star ratingGreat fun and staff went the extra mile (literally)! Great fun for whole family. Tubing was the highlight for our 8 year old. I left my wallet... read more

Escape59066133943
26/07/24

5 star rating“Excellent! Well enjoyed by all” Great fun in the snow! Super helpful & friendly staff throughout the venue. Well worth a visit; the... ... read more

Chizzamerica
21/07/24

5 star ratingExcellent! Well enjoyed by all Great fun in the snow! Super helpful & friendly staff throughout the venue. Well worth a visit; the tubing is... read more

Chizzamerica
21/07/24

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