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

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Resort Guide

Ōhau Snow Fields is located in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, between Christchurch and Queenstown, offering panoramic views over Lake Ōhau. The resort features a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with uncrowded slopes, catering to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities across 125 hectares of skiable terrain. Signature experiences include wide-open groomed runs, powder bowls, and a renowned learners’ area, complemented by the on-mountain Ōhau Lodge providing accommodation, dining, and après-ski amenities. The resort stands out for its natural alpine setting, welcoming vibe, and exceptional lake and mountain vistas.

Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionOceania
CountryNew Zealand
Base Elevation1,425m
Summit Elevation1,929m
Vertical Drop504m
Skiable Acres308.9
Total Runs15
Total Lifts3
Annual Snowfall120 inches / 305 cm
Longest Run2.5 km / 1.6 mi
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Ōhau

Weather Forecast · 1,425m – 1,929m

Data reported at Mon, Aug 31, 9:39 AM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
51.9cm
Season Total
202.4cm
SnowSure™ Score
52
Excellent
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Stable
Conditions are holding steady.

Strong season with 202cm total snowfall.

Current conditions at Ōhau show a snow depth of 55cm with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around -4°C. In the past week, 7cm of snow has fallen, contributing to a season total of 130cm, which is about 67% of the 5-year average for this time of year. The next 14 days could bring between 26cm and 113cm of additional snow, depending on the forecast model.

Depth
Recent
Forecast
Historic
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Aug 31, 9:39 AM UTC
Base
1,425m
Temp
-7°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
55cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,677m
Temp
-10°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
55cm
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
1,929m
Temp
-10°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
55cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
3 of 3100% open
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1,929m) · Forecast from Mon, Aug 31, 9:39 AM UTC
ECMWF
62.8cm
GFS
47.2cm
GEM
0.8cm
JMA
42.2cm
ICON
50cm
Average
40.6cm
10-Day Forecast
Summit (1,929m) · Updated Mon, Aug 31, 9:39 AM UTC
Today
31
-3°
-13°
0.8cm
Tue
1
-3°
-17°
0.1cm
Wed
2
2°
-3°
1.1cm
Thu
3
2°
0°
0.1cm
Fri
4
2°
-4°
1.5cm
Sat
5
0°
-4°
4.1cm
Sun
6
-1°
-4°
22.4cm
Mon
7
-4°
-8°
0.3cm
Tue
8
0°
-9°
Wed
9
-2°
-8°
8.6cm
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Aug 31, 9:39 AM UTC
202.4cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+86%
vs 5-Year Avg
234cm avg by now
+153%
vs 30-Year Avg
132cm avg by now
234cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 202.4 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~201.2 cm. That's 14% below the 5-year average (234 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 52% above the 30-year average (132 cm).

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Top Après Ski

The Lodge at Lake Ohau – Renowned for its cozy lounge and bar, this venue offers a welcoming après-ski atmosphere with stunning lake and mountain views, hearty meals, and a convivial setting where skiers gather to unwind by the fire after a day on the slopes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ōhau — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Ōhau, New Zealand.

The current snow depth at Ōhau is 55cm. Over the past 7 days, Ōhau has received 51.9cm of snowfall. The season total snowfall is 202.4cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 52/100.

Ōhau has 15 runs. and 3 lifts. covering 308.9 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 1425m to 1929m. with a vertical drop of 504m. The resort averages 120 inches / 305 cm of snowfall annually..

The 14-day snow forecast for Ōhau predicts approximately 45cm 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 Ōhau directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Ōhau 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.