Mount Olympus Ski Resort Guide
Slope Stats
2096m
450m
1646m
- Acres of ski:150
- Pistes:-
- Snowmaking:-
- Halfpipes:-
- Terrain Parks:1
- X-Country:-
- beginner10%
- intermediate55%
- advanced35%
Mount Olympus is a 128km drive from Christchurch, via Windwhistle. Mount Olympus is a Club run field in the Craigieburn range set in a wide south facing basin offering a variety of runs on uncrowded slopes. The southerly aspect of Mount Olympus means that it tends to trap more light powder than other nearby fields. Mt Olympus has 60 skiable hectares with varied terrain offering challenges for skiers of all abilities.
Travel
- Nearest Airport:Christchurch
- Nearest Train Station:-
- Tourist Office Phone:+64 3 3838888
- Tourist Office Website:www.mtolympus.co.nz
- Slopeside accommodation:yes
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Announcements & News from the Mount Olympus ski resort manager
Latest Snow Reportview full snow report
- Issued:8 Dec
- Last Snowfall:8 December 2019
- Snow Depth (upper):–
- Snow Depth (lower):–
- Piste:-
- Off-piste:-
Today’s Weather (1871 m)view full snow forecast
night | ![]() | ![]() | 2 °C | F-Level 2350 m |
AM | ![]() | ![]() | 2 °C | F-Level 2300 m |
PM | ![]() | ![]() | 3 °C | F-Level 2400 m |
Resorts close to Mount Olympus include:
- Mount Cheeseman 6km
- Porters 9km
- Broken River 10km
- Craigieburn 12km
- Temple Basin 31km
Mount Olympus Location Maps
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Mount Olympus, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
Visitor Reviews of Mount Olympus
Julia from Australia writes:
Awesome staff, food and accommodation but the skiing, hiking and touring is the best.
City Forecasts
Closest to Mount Olympus
- Christchurch, New Zealand95km
- Timaru, New Zealand137km
- Nelson, New Zealand253km
- Blenheim, New Zealand268km
- Dunedin, New Zealand310km
Surf Breaks
Closest to Mount Olympus
- Blaketown Wedge, New Zealand89km
- Cobden Beach, New Zealand91km
- Cobden Breakwater, New Zealand91km
- Waikuku Beach, New Zealand91km
- Kairaki Beach, New Zealand92km
Mountain Peaks
Closest to Mount Olympus
- Mount Murchison, New Zealand28km
- Mount Rolleston, New Zealand32km
- Mount Franklin (Canterbury), New Zealand36km
- Mount Tregear, New Zealand39km
- Mount Arrowsmith, New Zealand54km
Resorts and Mountain Peaks Surrounding Mount Olympus


