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Rainbow Ski Area

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Rainbow Ski Area is located in the Nelson Lakes National Park, close to the alpine village of St Arnaud. At a height of 1760 metres, Rainbow enjoys regular snow and also uses snowmaking to enhance the natural falls.

Wide, uncrowded runs provide room for all abilities - from beginner to advanced. Terrain wise, Rainbow has 25% Beginners, 55% Intermediate and 20% Advanced terrain.

Facilities include a mountain café, rental shop, first aid services, and a ski school.

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Rainbow Ski Area
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Rainbow Ski Area - Trail Map
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Getting There: Turn right into Wairau - Hanmer Springs Hydro Rd and drive along the 12km sealed road. The road passes through there fords before reaching the mountain road at Six Mile Creek. The mountain road winds up alongside Six Mile Creek through native beach forest and then turns up toward the ski area at the tree line.

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Getting ThereTurn right into Wairau - Hanmer Springs Hydro Rd and drive along the 12km sealed road. The road passes through there fords before reaching the mountain road at Six Mile Creek. The mountain road winds up alongside Six Mile Creek through native beach forest and then turns up toward the ski area at the tree line.