Snow Farm
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About Snow Farm
Perched on the Pisa Range, this high-altitude plateau is the Southern Hemisphere’s premier hub for cross-country skiing and dog sledding.
Highlights
- Nordic ski trails
- Overnight backcountry huts
- Husky sled tours
- High-altitude training
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1465m
- Lakes nearby: 1
- MTB trails: 86.7km
- Mountain huts: 6
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Snow Farm
- Today: 1 to 8 °C, rain, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2653 m (2110 to 3440 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 9 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 1 / 8 °C | rain | 6 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | -3 / 5 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | -2 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | -1 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | -2 / 7 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 0 / 8 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 3 / 11 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 5 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 4 / 12 °C | overcast | dry | 13 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 3 / 9 °C | drizzle | 5 mm rain | 13 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | -1 / 9 °C | rain showers | 26 mm rain | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Snow Farm
Mountain biking near Snow Farm
- Pisa Range Ridge Track
- Rock Peak Track To Tuhoys Saddle
- Cardrona - Cromwell Pack Track
- Roaring Meg Pack Track
- Tuohys Gully Road
- Wairou Ski Area Access Road
Getting to Snow Farm
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Wanaka Airport (WKA), 21 km away, about 1h47 by road
Where to stay in Snow Farm
7 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 140 EUR per night, median 283 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Snow Farm page.