Temple Basin
Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
Temple Basin has no new snow today; the snow surface is slush. Today's forecast is partly cloudy, with a high near 8°C and a low around 1°C. The resort is currently open for the season. It sits in the Southern Alps, with 427 m · 1,400 ft of vertical drop. Temple Basin typically opens around July 1 and closes around September 30.
Snow forecast
Today · SunPartly Cloudy
8° / 1° °CSlush
Through the day
Morning
2°Crust
2°Crust
Midday6°Slush
6°SlushAfternoon7°Slush
7°Slush
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,326 m · 4,350 ft
- Summit · Temple Basin
- 1,753 m · 5,750 ft
- Vertical drop
- 427 m · 1,400 ft
- Mountain range
- Southern Alps
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- July 1 – September 30
Parking
Free parking
Official Getting Here: Temple Basin carpark on SH73 near Arthur's Pass; no vehicle access to lodges—40–50 min walk up. Goods lift ~800 m west of carpark for bags. OSM: Temple Basin Track and Skifield Carpark fee=no.
Frequently asked
- When does Temple Basin open for the season?
- Temple Basin typically opens around July 1 and closes around September 30. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Temple Basin open right now?
- Yes — Temple Basin is currently open for the season. Check the live snow forecast above before you head out.
- Is there parking at Temple Basin?
- Yes — Temple Basin has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Where is Temple Basin and how high is it?
- Temple Basin is a ski resort in Arthur's Pass, New Zealand, in the Southern Alps. Its base sits at 1,326 m · 4,350 ft, rising to a summit of 1,753 m · 5,750 ft at Temple Basin, giving a vertical drop of 427 m · 1,400 ft.