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Snow Farm ski resort, New Zealand (oceania) — luxury alpine destination — Mountain views, ski slopes, and alpine landscape
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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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Snow Farm

Weather Forecast · 1,520m – 1,965m

Data reported at Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
2.6cm
Season Total
35.2cm
SnowSure™ Score
15
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Stable

Limited conditions.

Depth
Recent
Forecast
Historic
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
Base
1,520m
Temp
-2°C
Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,743m
Temp
-5°C
Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
14-Day Forecast
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Summit
1,965m
Temp
-5°C
Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1,965m) · Forecast from Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
ECMWF
11.5cm
GFS
37.9cm
GEM
0.8cm
JMA
26.1cm
ICON
12.7cm
Average
17.8cm
10-Day Forecast
Summit (1,965m) · Updated Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
Sat
22
3°
-5°
Sun
23
-3°
-7°
10.3cm
Mon
24
-1°
-6°
0.4cm
Tue
25
2°
-5°
0.2cm
Wed
26
-1°
-8°
1.4cm
Thu
27
-1°
-6°
0.8cm
Fri
28
4°
-3°
0.1cm
Sat
29
2°
-3°
Sun
30
2°
-3°
0.4cm
Mon
31
4°
-2°
0.3cm
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
35.2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+45%
vs 5-Year Avg
79cm avg by now
+51%
vs 30-Year Avg
69cm avg by now
79cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 35.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~35.6 cm. That's 55% below the 5-year average (79 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 48% below the 30-year average (69 cm).

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Last synced Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Snow Farm — Frequently Asked Questions

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

Over the past 7 days, Snow Farm has received 2.6cm of snowfall. The season total snowfall is 35.2cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 15/100.

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 23cm 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.