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Fox Peak resort snow
Lat Long: 43.83° S 170.78° E
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Fox Peak Ski Resort Guide

Weather Forecast for Fox Peak at 1510m altitude

Issued: 5 pm 04 May 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Fox Peak: 3.5cm on Sun 10th  (after 3 PM)

Fox Peak Resort Guide

Fox Peak has 4 lifts within its 500 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for all levels. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 680m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 17 trails at Fox Peak.

Fox Peak Resort Guide

Fox Peak has 4 lifts within its 500 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for all levels. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 680m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 17 trails at Fox Peak.

Vertical:

Top: 1851m
Arrow
680m
Bot: 1171m

Best for:

Advanced level skier
Intermediates/
Advanced

Pistes:

17
20%
55%
25%

Hectares of Ski:

500
Snowmaking: —

Fox Peak Lifts:

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Total lifts = 4
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Photo credit: Jeff Smith

Visiting Fox Peak

Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip.

  • Opens
  • Closes
  • Accommodation
  • Restaurants | Bars
    1 | —
  • Nearest Airport
    Christchurch
  • Nearest Train Station
  • Tourist Office Website
  • Tourist Office Phone
    + 64 3 685 8539

Fox Peak Features

The terrain at Fox Peak includes:

  • Halfpipes
  • Terrain Parks
  • X-Country
  • Ski Hire

What's it like at Fox Peak resort?

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 at Fox Peak appeal to all levels especially the cruising intermediates. The North and South basins provide more adventure. The lifts are rope tows. Chains may be required on the access road. The Fox Peak season runs from late June to September. One lodge accommodates 40 and there is a canteen. Ski instruction is available at Fox Peak but ski hire is in Fairlie.


Explore Fox Peak Location Map

Interactive Fox Peak trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.

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When's the snowiest month to visit Fox Peak?

OctoberAverage: 2.3 snow days per week
The snowiest week in Fox Peak is week 2 of October. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week with 23cm of snowfall. Check out the Fox Peak Snow History graphs below.



Visitor Reviews of Fox Peak

Overall: 4.8 Based on 1 vote.

  • Variety of pistes 5.0
  • Off-piste 5.0
  • Scenery 5.0
  • Apres-Ski 5.0
  • Accommodation 5.0

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