Rainbow Ski Area
Southern Alps › Main Divide of The Southern Alps
Snow report
- Last 24h: 0 cm
- Last 72h: 0 cm
- Last 7 days: 0 cm
- Last 7 days: Valley 0cm · Mid-mountain 0cm · Top 0cm
- Season total: 156.2 cm
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About Rainbow Ski Area
A high-altitude escape in the Marlborough mountains, loved for its uncrowded slopes and rugged, back-to-basics Kiwi character.
Highlights
- Uncrowded club fields
- Marlborough mountain views
- Rugged alpine terrain
- Local community vibe
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1541m
- Top lift: 1744m
- Ski pistes: 6.4km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Lakes nearby: 4
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Rainbow Ski Area
- Today: -4 to 8 °C, partly cloudy, 8 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2828 m (2730 to 2970 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 8 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | -4 / 8 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | -4 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | -2 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | -2 / 4 °C | drizzle | 6 mm rain | 4 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | -5 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | -4 / 9 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | -4 / 8 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | -5 / 11 °C | overcast | dry | 13 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 0 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 13 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | -4 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 13 h sun |
Things to do in Rainbow Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Rainbow Ski Area (4)
4 curated hiking trails around Rainbow Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Mount Robert Circuit
path nr.25 from Rother Wanderführer, Neuseeland
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St Arnaud Range Track
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Loop Track
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Travers-Sabine Circuit
The Travers-Sabine Circuit is a popular tramping route in Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand. The full circuit takes about five to six days, although many side-trips are possible for longer tramps.
Getting to Rainbow Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Woodbourne Airport (BHE), 93 km away, about 2h11 by road
Where to stay in Rainbow Ski Area
4 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 156 EUR per night, median 176 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Rainbow Ski Area page.