Ohau (skifield)
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Ohau is a small commercial skifield in the foothills of New Zealand's Southern Alps, near the boundary between the Otago and Canterbury regions, and close to the southwestern shore of the lake of the same name.
[edit] Details
In 2004, a new two seater chairlift was installed on the slopes. The skifield now has 3 lifts (1 chairlift, 1 platter lift and 1 rope tow).
The base altitude is 1400 m and the highest altitude is 1825 m. The season runs from mid-July to early October. The access road is an unsealed alpine road but is usually kept in very good conditon with buses leaving from the lodge daily.
[edit] Scenery
Skiers and snowboarders from throughout the South Island agree that this skifield has the most spectacular views in New Zealand. From the summit of the skifield a view of the Southern Alps can be seen from behind the summit and from the skifield runs Lake Ohau and the Mackenzie Basin can be seen spread out below in the valley floor. There are good views across the lake to Ben Ohau.
