Mount Lyford Alpine Resort
Kaikoura, CanterburyMount Lyford Alpine Resort is a ski resort in Kaikoura, Canterbury, NZ. It has 7 km of pistes, 6 lifts, elevation up to 1518 m. Slopes break down into 1 km beginner, 5 km intermediate, 2 km advanced.
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Slopes
7.5 km
Lifts
6
Elevation
837–1518 m
681 m vertical
Country
NZSlopes by difficulty
intermediate 5.3 km
advanced 1.6 km
easy 610 m
Lifts by type
drag lift · 4t-bar · 1rope tow · 1
-42.44291, 173.14840
Sources: osm
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- BHE Woodbourne Airport 119 km · ~2h 55m
- CHC Christchurch International Airport 127 km · ~3h 7m
- NSN Nelson Airport 128 km · ~3h 8m
Nearest cities
- Rangiora (19,300) 106 km
- Blenheim (29,800) 123 km
- Richmond (19,950) 123 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Mount Lyford Alpine Resort have?
Mount Lyford Alpine Resort has 6 ski lifts — 4 drag lift, 1 t-bar, 1 rope tow.
How many kilometres of slopes at Mount Lyford Alpine Resort?
Mount Lyford Alpine Resort has 7.5 km of pistes.
What is the elevation at Mount Lyford Alpine Resort?
The highest lift-served point at Mount Lyford Alpine Resort is around 1518 m.
Where is Mount Lyford Alpine Resort located?
Mount Lyford Alpine Resort is located in Kaikoura, Canterbury, NZ.
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