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Roundhill Ski Area, Tekapo

Roundhill Ski Area, Tekapo

Roundhill Ski Area, Tekapo - in the heart of the South Island of New Zealand

Roundhill Ski Area is a fantastic family ski field with breathtaking views of Aoraki Mt Cook, the Southern Alps and Lake Tekapo. Roundhill is a place that friends and family meet to enjoy a relaxing day on the slopes.

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Breathtaking views of Aoraki Mt Cook, the Southern Alps and Lake Tekapo

Getting to Roundhill Ski Area. Our address is 2544 Lilybank Road. Lilybank Road joins State Highway 8 on the eastern side of Lake Tekapo Village.

Enjoy the stunning scenery as you drive 24km along the Eastern side of Lake Tekapo on Lilybank Road, then turn off onto our access road, which is only 8km long and has a wide and gradual gradient.

Always carry snow chains while driving in an alpine environment, and be ready to fit them if required. Chains must be provided to all 2WD vehicles at the “Fit Chains Here” sign if it is out. Only in exceptional circumstances will the fitting of chains to 4WD vehicles be required. If this is the case, it will be advised in the snow report, and a staff member will be stationed at the fitting chain area to ensure compliance.

Our road is also suitable for campervans and heavy vehicles, with the same rules regarding chains as above. For the safety of our staff and other road users, you must comply with our instructions about when and where chains must be fitted. The assistance of those who have ignored our advice regarding chains will not be high on our agenda.

Skifield Ratings:

Overall Rating

A great little ski field, that gives you a genuine, friendly and down to earth ski experience. Loved it!

Terrain

The terrain is open, allowing for easy turns, but oh the view!

Lifts

The T-Bars are easy to access and not too taxing on the legs.

Food & Facilities

They made me a Toasted sandwich from Scratch! Who does that?

Roundhill Ski Area is Locally owned and operated

Tekapo locals, the Rieder family, own Roundhill. They grew up skiing at Roundhill and have created a ski field with Mum, Dad, and the kids in mind. It’s a very relaxed, social, family atmosphere – you’ll meet like-minded people who are only too happy to have a yarn about the day and the spectacular environment surrounding you. Roundhill Ski Area is only a 30-minute drive from the Lake Tekapo township.

Mountain info:

Base Area Elevation: 1350m
Highest Lifted Point: 2133m
Vertical Rise: 783m
Skiable Area: 550 hectares
Lifts: 2 x T-Bars, 1 x platter, 2 x rope tows
Base Lodge Facilities: Ski & Snowboard Rental, Licensed Café, Guest Services, Ski Patrol & First Aid

Terrain:

Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 45%
Advanced: 35%

Roundhill Ski Area, Tekapo

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