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

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Resort Guide

Rainbow Ski Area is located in the Nelson Lakes region of New Zealand’s South Island, offering a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere with panoramic alpine views. The resort features a variety of terrain suitable for beginners through advanced skiers and snowboarders, including groomed trails, natural features, and a terrain park. Key amenities include equipment rentals, a licensed café, and snow sports lessons, making it accessible for both day visitors and groups. Rainbow stands out for its welcoming environment, scenic setting, and commitment to providing an enjoyable alpine experience for all ages.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionEurope
CountryNew Zealand
Base Elevation1,438m
Summit Elevation1,758m
Vertical Drop320m
Skiable Acres741
Total Runs15
Total Lifts5
Annual Snowfall39 inches / 99 cm
Longest Run1.5 km / 0.9 mi
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Rainbow

Weather Forecast · 1,438m – 1,758m

Data reported at Fri, Aug 21, 1:01 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
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Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
1.8cm
Season Total
110.7cm
SnowSure™ Score
29
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Depth
Recent
Forecast
Historic
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 1:01 PM UTC
Base
1,438m
Temp
0°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
1cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,598m
Temp
-2°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
1cm
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
1,758m
Temp
-2°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
1cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
of 50% open
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1,758m) · Forecast from Fri, Aug 21, 1:01 PM UTC
ECMWF
39.6cm
GFS
53cm
GEM
3.2cm
JMA
9cm
Average
26.2cm
10-Day Forecast
Summit (1,758m) · Updated Fri, Aug 21, 1:01 PM UTC
Sat
22
1°
-3°
1.3cm
Sun
23
1°
-4°
4.9cm
Mon
24
0°
-4°
0.6cm
Tue
25
1°
-1°
3.7cm
Wed
26
4°
-2°
Thu
27
2°
-2°
2.5cm
Fri
28
2°
-1°
Sat
29
4°
1°
0.1cm
Sun
30
2°
-2°
Mon
31
7°
-3°
0.5cm
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 1:01 PM UTC
110.7cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+97%
vs 5-Year Avg
114cm avg by now
+252%
vs 30-Year Avg
44cm avg by now
114cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 110.7 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~110.6 cm. That's 3% below the 5-year average (114 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 151% above the 30-year average (44 cm).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rainbow — Frequently Asked Questions

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

The current snow depth at Rainbow is 1cm. Over the past 7 days, Rainbow has received 1.8cm of snowfall. The season total snowfall is 110.7cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 29/100.

Rainbow has 15 runs. and 5 lifts. covering 741 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 1438m to 1758m. with a vertical drop of 320m. The resort averages 39 inches / 99 cm of snowfall annually..

The 14-day snow forecast for Rainbow predicts approximately 28cm 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 Rainbow directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Rainbow 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.