Rainbow   All the 12 ski slopes here are great. This ski hill has a rather modest range of runs and an okay quantity of great ski lifts. The yearly snowfall is around average at this ski resort. There are 5 great ski lifts here, and they are in great condition. This ski mountain has 355 acres of skiable territory, and it's all blanketed by beautiful snow. The skiing and the snowboarding in this region is scores of fun all snow season long. This ski resort has a much lower than average ratio of hard trails and a much higher than     average share of green and blue runs. The ski map on this page will give you a good idea what Rainbow is like. This ski area has so much snow, 16 feet yearly, and that is a tremendously great coverage. This is a more petite than average ski hill with a pretty cozy drop from top to bottom when you compare it to other ski resorts in the region. The 320 foot vertical drop is naturally not that much to brag about, but Rainbow compensates for it in other ways. Getting your skiing muscles started and getting out of the house for a while will have you coming back. This is a family friendly ski resort with loads of intermediate or beginner slopes for novices. Some folks prefer skiing and some snowboarding, either way, there are lots of splendid locations for that in the vicinity. The winter in New Zealand, South Island is truly a great time of year for skiing or snowboarding.          Hotels near Rainbow ski area, New Zealand, South Island: ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel, Hanmer Springs 33.3 miles away Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs, Hanmer Springs 33.9 miles away Select Braemar Lodge And Spa, city 36 miles away ASURE Fountain Resort Motel, Nelson 42 miles away Bella Vista Motel Nelson, Nelson 42.1 miles away BEST WESTERN Tuscany Gardens, city 42.4 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Stats Detailed Stats   Ski Areas Near Rainbow ski area: Mt. Robert, New Zealand, South Island , 2 miles away    991 foot drop, 5 lifts, 12 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    70% Intermediate    10% Beginner Hanmer Springs, New Zealand, South Island , 32 miles away    1024 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    60% Intermediate    10% Beginner Mt. Lyford, New Zealand, South Island , 37 miles away    1486 foot drop, 6 lifts, 15 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    30% Beginner Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand, South Island , 99 miles away    1661 foot drop, 4 lifts, 9 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    60% Intermediate    0% Beginner

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