Roundhill Ski Resort Guide

Roundhill Ski Area is situated in the heart of the Mackenzie Country and boasts views on some of New Zealand’s most iconic landmarks. See Aoraki Mt Cook towering above the Southern Alps while the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo provide an amazing backdrop to your day on the snow. After a scenic 35 minute drive you arrive at Roundhill and park slope side. The ticket office, café and rental department are all located at the top of the car park. At Roundhill all trails lead back to the base area so once the kids are underway grab an espresso, bask in the sun and watch them tear up the slopes while you get yourself ready to hit the snow. Families love the relaxed friendly atmosphere at Roundhill. We have a fantastic beginner’s area with wide gentle runs and plenty of space. Our super wide undulating intermediate trails are just the right pitch to be exciting but not intimidating. Central Park has features including rails and jumps designed for beginner to intermediate freestylers. For the adventurous we have…. Australasia’s Highest Vertical! Ride the Heritage Express Rope Tow to an elevation of 2133m and experience a whopping 783m of vertical! The Heritage Express accesses wide open spaces, natural half-pipes, chutes and some seriously steep terrain. Our international, qualified instructors are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They provide expert tuition for beginner through to advanced skiers and snowboarders. Our kids group lessons are perfect for the young ones to learn the basics or hone their skills with other children in a safe and fun environment. For the ultimate in tuition try a private lesson. We have over 350 sets of ski and snowboard equipment for all ages and our friendly staff will ensure you have the right gear for your needs. Our skis are from Rossignol and Salomon and our boards are from Burton. Save time by using our multi-day hire option. Our café has expansive views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps. There is ample seating both indoors & outdoors and you can choose from a range of healthy food and beverage options. The “von Brown” is a quaint wee refreshment hut situated near the top T1 T-Bar. Relax in a deck-chair, take in the scenery and share a yarn with the locals. We have a number of fun events scheduled over the winter weekends, please see roundhill.co.nz or check us out on Facebook for more information.