Fox Peak Ski Area
Alpes du Sud › Inland Southern Alps
About Fox Peak Ski Area
A rugged, club-run escape in the Two Thumb Range where nutcrackers and raw terrain offer a purist’s alternative to the commercial crowds.
Highlights
- Nutcracker rope tows
- Clubhouse camaraderie
- Off-piste solitude
- Canterbury high country
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1323m
- Top lift: 1843m
- Ski pistes: 1.5km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Mountain huts: 5
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Fox Peak Ski Area
- Today: -2 to 1 °C, drizzle, 3 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1666 m (1290 to 2440 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 17 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sam. 3 oct. | -2 / 1 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
| dim. 4 oct. | -7 / 5 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| lun. 5 oct. | -5 / 5 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| mar. 6 oct. | -7 / 4 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| mer. 7 oct. | -5 / 4 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| jeu. 8 oct. | -1 / 3 °C | snow | dry | 1 h sun |
| ven. 9 oct. | -1 / 7 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| sam. 10 oct. | -1 / 7 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| dim. 11 oct. | 0 / 8 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| lun. 12 oct. | 2 / 9 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
Getting to Fox Peak Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Timaru Airport (TIU), 60 km away, about 1h57 by road