Mt. Olympus
About Mt. Olympus
A cult-classic club field known for its raw, rugged terrain and a legendary backcountry culture that rewards the adventurous soul.
Highlights
- Nutcracker rope tows
- High-altitude hot tub
- Extreme off-piste terrain
- Communal lodge vibes
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1410m
- Lakes nearby: 8
- MTB trails: 46.8km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Mt. Olympus
- Today: -7 to 6 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1813 m (1250 to 3090 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 9 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| zo 20 sep | -7 / 6 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ma 21 sep | -3 / 8 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| di 22 sep | -3 / 6 °C | snow showers | dry | 7 h sun |
| wo 23 sep | -6 / 1 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| do 24 sep | -4 / 6 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | -3 / 3 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| za 26 sep | -4 / 8 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | -8 / 3 °C | snow showers | dry | 11 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | -8 / 0 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| di 29 sep | -6 / 4 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Mt. Olympus
Hikes nearby — Mt. Olympus (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Mt. Olympus, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Cheeseman-Olympus Traverse
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Leith Hill Loop
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TA08b Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River
Mountain biking near Mt. Olympus
- Hogs Back Track
- Dracophyllum Flat Track
- Cockayne Alley
- Beech Forest Logging Track
- Dicksons
- Cuckoo Creek Track
- Bridge Hill Track
- Hogs Back Track "Easy Out"
Getting to Mt. Olympus
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 81 km away, about 2h18 by road