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

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Resort Guide

Temple Basin is a club ski field located in Arthur’s Pass National Park, New Zealand, offering a unique alpine experience with access only by a 45-minute hike from the highway. The resort features over 320 hectares of skiable terrain, renowned for its natural, ungroomed slopes, challenging off-piste runs, and spectacular mountain scenery. Temple Basin provides on-mountain accommodation, a relaxed social atmosphere, and is especially popular with advanced skiers and snowboarders seeking adventure in a backcountry setting.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionOceania
CountryNew Zealand
Base Elevation1,326m
Summit Elevation1,753m
Vertical Drop427m
Skiable Acres1,954.6
Total Runs36
Total Lifts4
Annual Snowfall453 inches / 1150 cm
Longest Run1.5 km / 0.93 mi
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Live Conditions

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Temple Basin

Weather Forecast · 1,326m – 1,753m

Data reported at Mon, Oct 05, 2:05 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
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Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
0cm
Season Total
203.6cm
Closed for the season since Sep 27

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 27, 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, 2:05 PM UTC · informational only
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 05, 2:05 PM UTC
Base
1,326m
Temp
1°C
Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,540m
Temp
-2°C
Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
1,753m
Temp
-2°C
Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
of 4
10-Day Forecast
Summit (1,753m) · Updated Mon, Oct 05, 2:05 PM UTC
Tue
6
7°
-2°
Wed
7
5°
-2°
Thu
8
5°
1°
0.1cm
Fri
9
10°
0°
Sat
10
7°
-2°
Sun
11
6°
3°
Mon
12
9°
3°
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 05, 2:05 PM UTC
203.6cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+79%
vs 5-Year Avg
257cm avg by now
+128%
vs 30-Year Avg
159cm avg by now
257cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~203 cm. That's 21% below the 5-year average (257 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 28% above the 30-year average (159 cm).

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Last synced Mon, Oct 05, 2:05 PM UTC

Top Après Ski

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Frequently Asked Questions

Temple Basin — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Temple Basin, New Zealand.

The season total snowfall is 203.6cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 42/100.

Temple Basin has 36 runs. and 4 lifts. covering 1954.6 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 1326m to 1753m. with a vertical drop of 427m. The resort averages 453 inches / 1150 cm of snowfall annually..

The 14-day snow forecast for Temple Basin predicts approximately 0.1cm 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 Temple Basin directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Temple Basin 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.