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{{Short description|Ski field in the South Island of New Zealand}} |
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'''Roundhill Ski Area''' is a family run [[skifield]] in [[Canterbury, New Zealand|Canterbury]], [[New Zealand]], near the town of [[Tekapo]], 3 hours from both [[Christchurch]] and [[Queenstown, New Zealand|Queenstown]]. It caters primarily to beginner and intermediate skiers, with a difficulty distribution of 20%/80%/0% and extensive use of two snow grooming machines. All the runs are accessed by a single, 1.2 kilometre long T-bar. The resort is at an elevation of 1620 metres with a vertical drop of 255 metres. |
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{{Use New Zealand English|date=April 2024}} |
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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} |
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{{Infobox ski area |
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| name = Roundhill Ski Area |
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| logo = |
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| picture = Winter view from Roundhill Ski Area to Lake Tekapo.jpg |
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| caption = View from ski area's car park |
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| location = [[Lake Tekapo]] |
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| nearest_city = [[Timaru]] |
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| vertical = {{convert|783|m|abbr=on}} |
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| top_elevation = {{convert|2133|m|abbr=on}} |
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| base_elevation = {{convert|1350|m|abbr=on}} |
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| skiable_area = {{convert|550|ha|abbr=on}} |
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| number_trails = 14 |
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| liftsystem = 2 [[T-bar lift|T-bar]]s, 1 [[rope tow]], 1 [[platter lift]], 2 beginners [[rope tow]]s |
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| terrainparks = 1 |
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| snowmaking = Yes |
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| nightskiing = No |
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| external_link = http://www.roundhill.co.nz/ |
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[[File:Roundhill 27.jpg|thumb|Roundhill Ski Field (July 2021)]] |
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'''Roundhill Ski Area''' is a family owned and run [[ski area]] in [[Canterbury, New Zealand|Canterbury]], [[New Zealand]], in the [[Two Thumb Range]] near the town of [[Lake Tekapo (town)|Lake Tekapo]], 1.5 hours from [[Timaru]] and 4 hours from both [[Christchurch]] & [[Queenstown, New Zealand|Queenstown]]. |
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The main runs are accessed by a 1.2 kilometre long [[T-bar lift|T-bar]] (T1) and a shorter T-bar (T2). The ski area caters primarily to beginner and intermediate skiers with extensive use of two snow grooming machines. The base area is at an elevation of {{convert|1350|m|abbr=off}} with the T-bars reaching {{convert|1620|m|abbr=off}}[[File:Roundhill 28.jpg|thumb|Roundhill Ski Field (July 2021)]]The "Heritage Express" rope tow was added in 2010. This is a steep 1.5 km long [[Surface lift#Nutcracker tow|rope tow]] rising {{convert|630|m|abbr=off}} to the Richmond Ridge<ref>[http://www.tekapotourism.co.nz/feature_archive/new_tow_for_roundhill.html ''"New lift for Roundhill Ski Area"'']</ref> at {{convert|2133|m|abbr=off}}, to give the field {{convert|783|m|abbr=off}} of vertical drop overall; the largest in New Zealand. This opened up a large ungroomed advanced area for skilled skiers and boarders. The Heritage Express is reportedly the longest rope tow in the world. |
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[[File:Roundhill 29.jpg|thumb|Roundhill Ski Field base buildings (July 2021)]] |
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The trails have a difficulty distribution of 35% advanced, 45% intermediate & 20% beginners. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*http://www.roundhill.co.nz/ |
* [http://www.roundhill.co.nz/ Roundhill Ski Area], official website |
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* [https://www.roundhill.co.nz/mountain/trail-map/ Trail map] |
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*http://www.chillout.co.nz/mountains.asp?DocID=18 |
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Revision as of 21:20, 22 July 2024
| Roundhill Ski Area | |
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 View from ski area's car park | |
| Location | Lake Tekapo |
| Nearest major city | Timaru |
| Coordinates | 43°49′32″S 170°39′21″E / 43.825679°S 170.655784°E |
| Vertical | 783 m (2,569 ft) |
| Top elevation | 2,133 m (6,998 ft) |
| Base elevation | 1,350 m (4,430 ft) |
| Skiable area | 550 ha (1,400 acres) |
| Trails | 14 |
| Lift system | 2 T-bars, 1 rope tow, 1 platter lift, 2 beginners rope tows |
| Terrain parks | 1 |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Night skiing | No |
| Website | http://www.roundhill.co.nz/ |
Roundhill Ski Area is a family owned and run ski area in Canterbury, New Zealand, in the Two Thumb Range near the town of Lake Tekapo, 1.5 hours from Timaru and 4 hours from both Christchurch & Queenstown.
The main runs are accessed by a 1.2 kilometre long T-bar (T1) and a shorter T-bar (T2). The ski area caters primarily to beginner and intermediate skiers with extensive use of two snow grooming machines. The base area is at an elevation of 1,350 metres (4,430 feet) with the T-bars reaching 1,620 metres (5,310 feet)
The "Heritage Express" rope tow was added in 2010. This is a steep 1.5 km long rope tow rising 630 metres (2,070 feet) to the Richmond Ridge[1] at 2,133 metres (6,998 feet), to give the field 783 metres (2,569 feet) of vertical drop overall; the largest in New Zealand. This opened up a large ungroomed advanced area for skilled skiers and boarders. The Heritage Express is reportedly the longest rope tow in the world.
The trails have a difficulty distribution of 35% advanced, 45% intermediate & 20% beginners.
References
External links
- Roundhill Ski Area, official website
- Trail map
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