Temple Basin

Greymouth, West Coast

Temple Basin is a ski resort in Greymouth, West Coast, NZ. It has 7 km of pistes, 4 lifts, elevation up to 1359 m. Slopes break down into 1 km beginner, 7 km intermediate, 0 km advanced.

Four adults skiing on a snowy mountain. Winter sports and adventure.

A skier stands confidently in full gear against a backdrop of snow-covered alpine peaks.

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Slopes

7.5 km

Lifts

4

Elevation

1270–1608 m

338 m vertical

Country

NZ

Slopes by difficulty

intermediate 6.6 km

easy 510 m

advanced 360 m

Lifts by type

drag lift · 3goods · 1

-42.90881, 171.57546

Sources: wikidata + osm

Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

HKK Hokitika Airfield 53 km · ~1h 18m
CHC Christchurch International Airport 101 km · ~2h 29m
WSZ Westport Airport 130 km · ~3h 12m

Nearest cities

Rangiora (19,300) 93 km
Rolleston (34,100) 100 km
Christchurch (419,200) 110 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Temple Basin have?

Temple Basin has 4 ski lifts — 3 drag lift, 1 goods.

How many kilometres of slopes at Temple Basin?

Temple Basin has 7.5 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Temple Basin?

The highest lift-served point at Temple Basin is around 1359 m.

Where is Temple Basin located?

Temple Basin is located in Greymouth, West Coast, NZ.

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