Welcome to Temple Basin Ski Area

Temple Basin is one of the oldest club run ski areas in New Zealand, formed in 1929. From the lifts the surrounding peaks can be easily accessed, so the field has become renowned as the home of extreme skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand. Located on the Main Divide of the Southern Alps, Temple is also home to the New Zealand Snow Safety Institute offering courses for riders, hikers and mountaineers in premier alpine terrain.

Renowned as the home of extreme skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand.

 

Here's what makes us so special

Remote location

Let the worries of the world drop away and immerse yourself in the alpine – Temple Basin is the perfect place to disconnect.

Ski in Ski Out

With Temple Tow located next to the lodge, after a day in the hills you can enjoy the comfort of ski in ski out accommodation for true après-ski.

360° Views

Surrounded by incredible mountain views in every direction, skiable terrain can be found on almost all aspects too!

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