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Ski & Board Fox Peak

Ski & Board UpdateFox Peak lies in the Two Thumbs Range and the views here are just spectacular! The field is operated by the Fox Peak Ski Club - one of the oldest clubs in New Zealand. A huge variety of trails for all levels of abilities, hundreds of acres of natural snow, uncrowded slopes and a friendly welcome all add up to a wonderful alpine experience for skiers and boarders.

The terrain ranges from big wide-open faces, which are great for beginners and intermediates, to the adventurous South Basin and North Basin Ridge. Heli-skiing is available here, and parapenting off the upper slopes is an exciting option for the adventurous. To get there from Fairlie (on the Queenstown-Christchurch Highway), take the road to Geraldine at the town monument, then turn left after 500m onto Clayton Road. The ski field entrance is signposted on your left after about 20km.

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Links

  • Fox Peak 
  • Mt Dobson 
  • Canterbury Skiing & Boarding Areas - a guide to Canterbury's ski and board areas
  • Skiing in New Zealand - a guide to New Zealand's ski areas and facilities
  • Ski and Board Update - new developments at New Zealand's ski areas

     

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