Rainbow Ski Area
Nieuw-Zeelandse Alpen › Main Divide of The Southern Alps
Sneeuwbericht
- Laatste 24 uur: 0 cm
- Laatste 72 uur: 0 cm
- Laatste 7 dagen: 0 cm
- Laatste 7 dagen: Dal 0cm · Middenstation 0cm · Top 0cm
- Seizoenstotaal: 172.9 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 13 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3141 m (2950 to 3320 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 8 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| do 1 okt | -4 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| vr 2 okt | -1 / 9 °C | clear sky | 1 mm rain | 9 h sun |
| za 3 okt | -2 / 3 °C | drizzle | 5 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| zo 4 okt | -6 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 13 h sun |
| ma 5 okt | -2 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| di 6 okt | -5 / 8 °C | mainly clear | dry | 7 h sun |
| wo 7 okt | -4 / 7 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| do 8 okt | -3 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 13 h sun |
| vr 9 okt | 0 / 13 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 13 h sun |
| za 10 okt | 4 / 9 °C | drizzle | 4 mm rain | 0 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.