Ōhau Snow Fields
Nieuw-Zeelandse Alpen › Inland Southern Alps
About Ōhau Snow Fields
A rugged, family-run gem where off-piste enthusiasts trade luxury for raw terrain and the intimacy of a classic lodge.
Highlights
- High-country hospitality
- Backcountry hiking lines
- Glacial lake vistas
- Lodge culture
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1419m
- Top lift: 1799m
- Ski pistes: 5.8km
- Ski lifts: 3
- Lakes nearby: 5
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Ōhau Snow Fields
- Today: -3 to 2 °C, overcast, 2 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3221 m (3160 to 3280 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 17 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| do 1 okt | -3 / 2 °C | overcast | 0 cm snow | 2 h sun |
| vr 2 okt | -1 / 3 °C | rain | 8 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| za 3 okt | -4 / 1 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| zo 4 okt | -10 / 4 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ma 5 okt | -8 / 5 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| di 6 okt | -6 / 2 °C | overcast | 0 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| wo 7 okt | -1 / 4 °C | overcast | 1 mm rain | 3 h sun |
| do 8 okt | -1 / 5 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| vr 9 okt | 1 / 10 °C | overcast | dry | 13 h sun |
| za 10 okt | 2 / 10 °C | rain showers | 22 mm rain | 4 h sun |
Things to do in Ōhau Snow Fields
Hikes nearby - Ōhau Snow Fields (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Ōhau Snow Fields, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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TA08g Ahuriri Track
Getting to Ōhau Snow Fields
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Wanaka Airport (WKA), 70 km away, about 2h44 by road