Ōhau Snow Fields
Wanaka, OtagoŌhau Snow Fields is a ski resort in Wanaka, Otago, NZ. It has 7 km of pistes, 2 lifts, elevation up to 1701 m. Slopes break down into 2 km beginner, 2 km intermediate, 3 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Ohau for a combined 9 km ski area.
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Slopes
6.7 km
Lifts
2
Elevation
981–1701 m
720 m vertical
Country
NZ Linked ski area · combined 9 km / 5 lifts
Ohau
Slopes by difficulty
advanced 2.6 km
intermediate 2.5 km
easy 1.6 km
Lifts by type
chair lift · 1station · 1
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Sources: osm
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- WKA Wanaka Airport 70 km · ~1h 43m
- TIU Timaru Airport 116 km · ~2h 51m
- ZQN Queenstown Airport 120 km · ~2h 57m
Nearest cities
- Timaru (29,300) 119 km
- Ashburton (21,600) 160 km
- Dunedin (132,800) 193 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Ōhau Snow Fields have?
Ōhau Snow Fields has 2 ski lifts — 1 chair lift, 1 station.
How many kilometres of slopes at Ōhau Snow Fields?
Ōhau Snow Fields has 6.7 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Ohau), the combined area totals 9 km.
What is the elevation at Ōhau Snow Fields?
The highest lift-served point at Ōhau Snow Fields is around 1701 m.
Where is Ōhau Snow Fields located?
Ōhau Snow Fields is located in Wanaka, Otago, NZ.
Is Ōhau Snow Fields connected to other ski areas?
Yes, Ōhau Snow Fields is part of a linked ski area with Ohau, for a combined 9 km of pistes.
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