If there is someone, looking for great snow, incredible location, a group of like – minded people, who would become friends in no time and fantastic time, spent at the ski resort, Temple Basin ski resort is just what this person needs. It is considered to e one of the few places where it is possible to sleep in lodges right on the field and literally roll out of bed onto the slopes.

The Temple Basin ski resort is located at the top of the magnificent Southern Alps, right at the heart of Arthur’s Pass National Park in one of these take – the – breath – away locations that feels like a person is being on the top of the world. There are more than 320 hectares of skiable terrain with a vertical drop of about 430 meters. The ski resort faces north – west and it provides long sunny days.

Temple Basin ski resort is considered to have the finest on-field ski accommodation lodge in New Zealand notable not only for accommodation but for leisure rooms, lecture theatres, bars and top education aids. There are two modern lodges at the resort, which offer bunk room style accommodation for 120 visitors. It is not necessary to be the member of the Temple Basin Ski Club, if someone wants to ski, snowboard or simply stay in one of the lodges; although, it should be mentioned that fees for accommodation, as well as for lift passes are somewhat lower for member. There is also a car park, which is located beside State Highway 73 and it is about 45 minute walk in good from the ski field, if the weather conditions are tolerable.
To the downsides of the Temple Basin ski resorts belong the one that the person does not drive right onto the field like he does with some of the commercial fields, although the good news about that is that there is no need to get the ski bunnies but get people who are in good snow, good skiing or snowboarding and who are having fun.

As for the services, the Temple Basin ski resort offers its visitors, it is possible to hire any ski and snowboarding equipment for adults and for children of practically all ages as well. There are also ski and snowboarding schools, led by highly experienced and qualified coaches.

New Zealand Snow Safety Institute runs a series of courses on aspects of mountaineering and mountain safety throughout the season. Any experienced skier, who has a wish to train as ski patroller and gain recognized qualification, can also apply for special courses, which are led by experienced and qualified instructors. 

Resort Information
  
Resort elevation: 1923 ft
Season duration: the beginning of July – the end of September
Number of lifts: 6
Snowboarding: +
Easiest: 25%
Intermediate: 50%
Advanced: 25%

Lift Prices

	Adult	Youth  7 - 17 yrs	Student NZ & Aus only	Seniors
Full Day	$62	$30	$45	$30
Half Day	$43	$21	$32	$21
Learners Full Day	$43	$21	$32	N/A
Learners Half Day	$31	$15	$23	N/A
Upgrades	$20	$10	$15	N/A

Children under 7 - free.

Contact Details
Temple Basin
P.O. Box 1228
Christchurch, NZ-NZ
Phone: 64-3377-7788