Ōhau Snow Fields
Ōhau Snow Fields, New Zealand
Ōhau Snow Fields has no new snow today; the snow surface is slush. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 4°C and a low around 0°C. The resort is currently open for the season, with lifts running 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. It sits in the Southern Alps, with 582 m · 1,910 ft of vertical drop. The Ōhau Snow Fields ski season runs from June 27, 2026 to October 4, 2026.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,425 m · 4,680 ft
- Summit · Mount Sutton
- 2,007 m · 6,580 ft
- Vertical drop
- 582 m · 1,910 ft
- Mountain range
- Southern Alps
Lifts & season
- Season
- Jun 27 – Oct 4
- Lift hours
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Parking
Official Ōhau Snow Fields page: arrive at the on-mountain car park via 9.6 km unsealed access road from Lake Ōhau Lodge (~15–20 min); short walk to ticket office/Day Lodge. Chains must always be carried (fitting area at bottom of access road; hire available via Lodge when needed). Daily bus from Lodge at 9:15am (return end of day; tickets at reception). No day-parking fee or booking system published—omit rates[].
Frequently asked
- When does Ōhau Snow Fields open for the season?
- Ōhau Snow Fields's ski season runs from June 27, 2026 to October 4, 2026.
- What are the lift hours at Ōhau Snow Fields?
- Lifts run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (local time). Hours can vary with weather and holidays.
- Is Ōhau Snow Fields open right now?
- Yes — Ōhau Snow Fields is currently open for the season. Check the live snow forecast above before you head out.
- Is there parking at Ōhau Snow Fields?
- Yes — Ōhau Snow Fields has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Where is Ōhau Snow Fields and how high is it?
- Ōhau Snow Fields is a ski resort in Ōhau Snow Fields, New Zealand, in the Southern Alps. Its base sits at 1,425 m · 4,680 ft, rising to a summit of 2,007 m · 6,580 ft at Mount Sutton, giving a vertical drop of 582 m · 1,910 ft.