Mount Olympus Ski Area
Methven, CanterburyMount Olympus Ski Area is a ski resort in Methven, Canterbury, NZ. It has 1 km of pistes, 5 lifts, elevation up to 1668 m. Slopes break down into 0 km beginner, 1 km intermediate, 0 km advanced.
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Slopes
1.3 km
Lifts
5
Elevation
899–1707 m
808 m vertical
Country
NZSlopes by difficulty
intermediate 1.3 km
Lifts by type
drag lift · 5
-43.19245, 171.60634
Sources: wikidata + osm
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- HKK Hokitika Airfield 73 km · ~1h 48m
- CHC Christchurch International Airport 82 km · ~2h 0m
- TIU Timaru Airport 127 km · ~3h 7m
Nearest cities
- Rolleston (34,100) 76 km
- Ashburton (21,600) 79 km
- Rangiora (19,300) 80 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Mount Olympus Ski Area have?
Mount Olympus Ski Area has 5 ski lifts — 5 drag lift.
How many kilometres of slopes at Mount Olympus Ski Area?
Mount Olympus Ski Area has 1.3 km of pistes.
What is the elevation at Mount Olympus Ski Area?
The highest lift-served point at Mount Olympus Ski Area is around 1668 m.
Where is Mount Olympus Ski Area located?
Mount Olympus Ski Area is located in Methven, Canterbury, NZ.
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