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Snow Farm

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Resort Guide

Snow Farm is located in the Cardrona Valley near Wanaka, New Zealand, and is the country’s premier cross-country ski area. The resort features over 55 kilometers of groomed trails suitable for all abilities, offering a tranquil alpine environment ideal for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking. Signature experiences include overnight stays in backcountry huts and a dedicated snow play area for families. Snow Farm stands out for its focus on cross-country skiing and unique backcountry hut accommodations in a scenic, high-country setting.

Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionOceania
CountryNew Zealand
Base Elevation1,520m
Summit Elevation1,965m
Vertical Drop445m
Total Runs55
Longest RunUnable to determine longest run for this resort.
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Live Conditions

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Snow Farm

Weather Forecast · 1,520m – 1,965m

Data reported at Mon, Oct 05, 12:05 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
0cm
Season Total
118.7cm
Closed for the season since Sep 13

SnowSure reports this resort is not operating (season-end). SnowSure™ scores below reflect weather and snowpack signals, not open terrain.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Closed for the season

Not operating — season has ended

Closed September 13, 2026

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

Closed for the season · Data updated Mon, Oct 05, 12:05 PM UTC · informational only
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 05, 12:05 PM UTC
Base
1,520m
Temp
-1°C
Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,743m
Temp
-4°C
Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
1,965m
Temp
-4°C
Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
0cm
10-Day Forecast
Summit (1,965m) · Updated Mon, Oct 05, 12:05 PM UTC
Tue
6
5°
-7°
Wed
7
7°
-3°
0.3cm
Thu
8
7°
-2°
0.2cm
Fri
9
9°
-3°
Sat
10
7°
-3°
Sun
11
9°
0°
Mon
12
10°
2°
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 05, 12:05 PM UTC
118.7cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+87%
vs 5-Year Avg
136cm avg by now
+112%
vs 30-Year Avg
106cm avg by now
136cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~118.3 cm. That's 13% below the 5-year average (136 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 12% above the 30-year average (106 cm).

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Last synced Mon, Oct 05, 12:05 PM UTC

Top Après Ski

Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Snow Farm — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Snow Farm, New Zealand.

The season total snowfall is 118.7cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 30/100.

Snow Farm has 55 runs. The elevation ranges from 1520m to 1965m. with a vertical drop of 445m.

The 14-day snow forecast for Snow Farm predicts approximately 0.5cm 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 Snow Farm directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Snow Farm 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.