Hanmer Springs Ski Area, located on Mount Saint Patrick, South Island, New Zealand is a club skifield 17 km (about 35 minutes' drive) from the town of Hanmer Springs.
It has New Zealands longest Poma lift at over 800m, a nutcracker rope tow and a new beginners fixed grip rope tow, giving access to trails rated as 10% beginner, 60% intermediate and 30% advanced.
[1] The facilities are run by the Amuri Ski Club Inc, a volunteer non-profit sports club for locals and visitors, with all proceeds from receipts being put back into upgrading facilities each year.
[2] A groomer is used throughout the season which usually runs from the end of June until about mid September each year.
A daily shuttle runs for those who are not confident on an alpine road, chains must be carried at all times and fitted when directed.