Ohau
Wanaka, OtagoOhau is a ski resort in Wanaka, Otago, NZ. It has 3 km of pistes, 3 lifts, elevation up to 1497 m. Slopes break down into 1 km beginner, 1 km intermediate, 1 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Ōhau Snow Fields for a combined 9 km ski area.
Slopes
2.6 km
Lifts
3
Elevation
710–1497 m
787 m vertical
Country
NZ Linked ski area · combined 9 km / 5 lifts
Ōhau Snow Fields
Slopes by difficulty
intermediate 1.2 km
easy 740 m
advanced 710 m
Lifts by type
magic carpet · 1platter · 1station · 1
-44.22463, 169.77867
Sources: wikidata
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- WKA Wanaka Airport 70 km · ~1h 43m
- TIU Timaru Airport 116 km · ~2h 50m
- ZQN Queenstown Airport 120 km · ~2h 57m
Nearest cities
- Timaru (29,300) 119 km
- Ashburton (21,600) 160 km
- Dunedin (132,800) 192 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Ohau have?
Ohau has 3 ski lifts — 1 magic carpet, 1 platter, 1 station.
How many kilometres of slopes at Ohau?
Ohau has 2.6 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Ōhau Snow Fields), the combined area totals 9 km.
What is the elevation at Ohau?
The highest lift-served point at Ohau is around 1497 m.
Where is Ohau located?
Ohau is located in Wanaka, Otago, NZ.
Is Ohau connected to other ski areas?
Yes, Ohau is part of a linked ski area with Ōhau Snow Fields, for a combined 9 km of pistes.
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