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Mt Olympus ski resort, New Zealand (Oceania) — luxury alpine destination — Mountain views, ski slopes, and alpine landscape
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Mt Olympus

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Resort Guide

Mt Olympus is a club ski field located in the Craigieburn Range of New Zealand’s South Island, offering a unique alpine experience with a relaxed, communal atmosphere. The resort features 60 hectares of skiable terrain accessed by four rope tows, catering primarily to intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. Known for its natural powder, challenging off-piste runs, and on-mountain lodge accommodation, Mt Olympus stands out for its backcountry feel and social après-ski culture centered around its hot tub and communal lodge.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionOceania
CountryNew Zealand
Base Elevation1,430m
Summit Elevation1,880m
Vertical Drop450m
Skiable Acres148
Total Runs15
Total Lifts4
Annual Snowfall177 inches / 450 cm
Longest Run1.5 km / 0.93 mi
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Mt Olympus

Weather Forecast · 1,430m – 1,880m

Data reported at Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
8.9cm
Season Total
100.5cm
SnowSure™ Score
42
Good
↑
Improving
Conditions are holding steady.

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Current conditions at Mt Olympus show a snow depth of 6cm with overcast skies and a temperature of -4°C. In the last week, 8cm of snow has fallen, contributing to a season total of 100cm, which is about 77% of the 5-year average for this time of year. The 14-day forecast suggests a potential for more snow, with estimates ranging from 8cm to 141cm.

Depth
Recent
Forecast
Historic
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
Base
1,430m
Temp
0°C
Wind
10km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,655m
Temp
-3°C
Wind
10km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
1,880m
Temp
-3°C
Wind
10km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
of 40% open
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1,880m) · Forecast from Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
ECMWF
3.1cm
GFS
104.1cm
GEM
2.7cm
JMA
85.5cm
Average
48.8cm
10-Day Forecast
Summit (1,880m) · Updated Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
Sat
22
1°
-3°
3.8cm
Sun
23
1°
-5°
11.4cm
Mon
24
1°
-5°
1.1cm
Tue
25
4°
0°
2.8cm
Wed
26
2°
-3°
0.7cm
Thu
27
0°
-4°
5.7cm
Fri
28
3°
0°
0.1cm
Sat
29
5°
-3°
3cm
Sun
30
3°
-3°
0.1cm
Mon
31
4°
-4°
0.8cm
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
100.5cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+76%
vs 5-Year Avg
132cm avg by now
+82%
vs 30-Year Avg
123cm avg by now
132cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 100.5 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~100.3 cm. That's 24% below the 5-year average (132 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 18% below the 30-year average (123 cm).

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Top Après Ski

Top Hut Bar & Café – Renowned for its relaxed alpine vibe and panoramic mountain views, Top Hut Bar & Café at Mt Olympus is the go-to spot for après-ski, offering hearty food, local beers, and a convivial atmosphere where skiers gather to unwind and share stories after a day on the slopes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mt Olympus — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Mt Olympus, New Zealand.

Over the past 7 days, Mt Olympus has received 8.9cm of snowfall. The season total snowfall is 100.5cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 42/100.

Mt Olympus has 15 runs. and 4 lifts. covering 148 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 1430m to 1880m. with a vertical drop of 450m. The resort averages 177 inches / 450 cm of snowfall annually..

The 14-day snow forecast for Mt Olympus predicts approximately 48cm of snowfall. LUXSKI provides forecasts from multiple weather models including ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, and Météo-France, updated hourly.

You can browse and book luxury ski hotels at Mt Olympus directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Mt Olympus destination page to see all available hotels, check real-time room availability and pricing, and book with free cancellation options. You can also contact our concierge team at concierge@lux.ski for personalized trip planning.