Rainbow Ski Area is a small family oriented ski resort nestled high in the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island. It is operated by Rainbow Sports Club Inc. and has one main T Bar lift, 1 Platter lift, 1 beginners rope tow and 2 handle tows servicing the terrain park and access to the West bowl. The resort has a maximum altitude of 1740 metres, and a terrain from beginner through advanced. We have a ski school, ski and board rental, cafeteria and retail shop. We operate 2 Kassbohrer snow groomers and have a snow making system.

Rainbow Ski Area is a friendly, professional workplace. Rainbow Sports Club Inc, the staff the and the local community have a strong sense of pride in what they have achieved in establishing the “Best small to medium sized ski area in New Zealand “for both the 2004 and 2005 seasons. With a strong sense of fun, family and community, Rainbow will always keep the focus on customer AND employee satisfaction.

Rainbow Ski Area is located at the top of the South Island in the scenic Nelson Lakes area 1hr30min drive from Nelson or Blenheim and 4hr 30min drive from Christchurch. The closest town is St Arnaud Village beside Lake Rotoiti and the Nelson Lakes National Park.

The operating season typically runs from Late June through to early Oct, this is very much dependent on snow levels and can vary.

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