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Snow advisory updated Sunday 6th July at 9pm NZ time: Snow developing on Monday for the Victorian Alps and spreading steadily east. Initially snow will only settle above about 1700m but by Tuesday it will fall to resort levels. Moderate to heavy snowfalls then continuing for several more days. Snow showers in New Zealand becoming confined to eastern areas including Mt Ruapehu. On Monday, another cold front crosses the country. Otherwise, fine and frosty weather for most areas until Friday. Avalanche risk on Ruapehu is now rated as extreme. Snow depths are at record levels for the time of year with 5m recorded at Tukino. Check local avalanche advisories before venturing off piste anywhere in NZ this week.. Note, a very small proportion of our pages have gone offline today - including Turoa and Whakapapa. We are looking into the cause.

Fox Peak, NewZealand

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Fox Peak is located in the Two Thumbs range near Fairlie and is 195 km from Christchurch. There are wonderful views of the coast and mountains from the hill and wide open, uncrowded, faces to enjoy. Plus, there is the opportunity for wonderful trecking. The slopes appeal to all levels especially the cruising intermedates. The North and South basins provide more adventure. The lifts are rope tows. Chains may be required on the access road. The season runs from late June to September. One lodge accomodates 40 and there is a canteen. Ski instruction is available at Fox Peak but ski hire is in Fairlie.

Resorts close to Fox Peak include: Round Hill (11 km), Mount Dobson (15 km), HeliPark New Zealand (38 km), Mount Cook (59 km), Mount Hutt (71 km),

Fox Peak Photo Trails (Pistes): 17 Halfpipes: -
Summit: 1851 m Toplift: m
Beg: 20% Int: 55% Adv: 25% Terrain Parks: -
Vertical Drop: 680 m X-Country: -
Lifts: 4 surface rope tows Snowmaking: -
Gondolas / Cable Cars: - Slopeside accom.: Y
Restaurants: 1 Acres of ski: 500 ha
Bars: - Nearest Airport: Christchurch
Nearest Train: - Info phone : + 64 3 685 8539 | Fox Peak Resort Info Website

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