Roundhill Ski Area | |
Location: | Lake Tekapo |
Nearest City: | Timaru |
Coordinates: | -43.8257°N 170.6558°W |
Vertical: | 783m (2,569feet) |
Top Elevation: | 2133m (6,998feet) |
Base Elevation: | 1350m (4,430feet) |
Skiable Area: | 550ha |
Number Trails: | 14 |
Liftsystem: | 2 T-bars, 1 rope tow, 1 platter lift, 2 beginners rope tows |
Terrainparks: | 1 |
Snowmaking: | Yes |
Nightskiing: | No |
External Link: | http://www.roundhill.co.nz/ |
Roundhill Ski Area is a family owned and run ski area in Canterbury, New Zealand, in the Two Thumb Range near the town of Lake Tekapo, 1.5 hours from Timaru and 4 hours from both Christchurch & Queenstown.The main runs are accessed by a 1.2 kilometre long T-bar (T1) and a shorter T-bar (T2). The ski area caters primarily to beginner and intermediate skiers with extensive use of two snow grooming machines. The base area is at an elevation of 1350m (4,430feet) with the T-bars reaching 1620m (5,320feet)The "Heritage Express" rope tow was added in 2010. This is a steep 1.5 km long rope tow rising 630m (2,070feet) to the Richmond Ridge[1] at 2133m (6,998feet), to give the field 783m (2,569feet) of vertical drop overall; the largest in New Zealand. This opened up a large ungroomed advanced area for skilled skiers and boarders. The Heritage Express is reportedly the longest rope tow in the world. The trails have a difficulty distribution of 35% advanced, 45% intermediate & 20% beginners.