Contact
For Ski Area bookings and information
Please USE EMAIL info@skihanmer.co.nz
Phone: 027 434 1806 in season
All RENTAL information AND BOOKINGS ARE DONE through Ski Gear Direct in Hanmer Springs - 021 225 2292 or skigeardirectnz@gmail.com
Find Us + important information
17 km from Hanmer Springs
155 km from Christchurch
155 km from Kaikoura
Beware of false guidance on Google Maps!
The road out of Hanmer to ski area is clearly marked as Clarence Valley Road and signed posted to “Hanmer Springs Ski Area”.
This is via JACKS PASS (not Jolies Pass as Google Maps incorrectly directs!)
From Clarence Valley Road turn left to the ski area at St James Station, about 10 km out of town. The access road is a short undulating gravel road with a few tight corners and steep climbs. It is North facing, so any ice left on it tends to melt when the sun shines.
Car parks are located just below the Lodges.
Camper vans are not permitted, but two wheel drive cars with chains fitted normally have no problem, and four wheel drives can often get up without chains, especially later in the season.
Chains must be carried at all times and fitted if signposts or snow report advise.
TRANSPORT:
A transport service is provided by Ski Gear Direct in Hanmer Springs
Book directly on 021 225 2292 or skigeardirectnz@gmail.com
RETURN: Child - $50 / Adult - $65 / Family (up to 3 children) - $210
PLEASE NOTE:
All of these roads are unsealed and present mountain conditions at times.
Drive safely and keep speed down. Our access road is single lane and uphill traffic must give way to downhill traffic.
Please always carry chains and check daily snow report for conditions including restrictions to 4wd vehicles only.
Please follow all advisory on chain fitting areas.
Strictly no access for campervans from Branch Creek
