Rainbow Ski Resort Guide
Rainbow, New Zealand
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 1,800m |
| Resort Height | 1,437m |
| Nearest Airports | Taupo and Rotorua |
Rainbow
Rainbow Resort offers diverse skiing and snowboarding opportunities. Nestled in stunning landscapes, it caters to all skill levels.
Summary
Rainbow Resort features a variety of trails across multiple mountains, ensuring something for everyone. With well-maintained pistes and modern lifts, it promises an enjoyable experience for all visitors.
The ski area of Rainbow is at an altitude of 1,437m.
Rainbow has direct access to 11 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Rainbow is 2km long.
Snow and Weather
Rainbow Resort typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 150 cm and consistent snowfall throughout the season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates.
When will it snow in Rainbow?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Rainbow.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Rainbow Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Rainbow Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 1,800m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,437m |
| Resort Altitude (Rainbow) | 1,437m |
| Max Vertical | 363m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Skiing
The resort boasts several mountains, including Rainbow Peak and Summit Ridge, with a combined skiable area of over 1,500 acres. Notable pistes include the Blue Sky Run and the challenging Black Diamond Trail, serviced by reliable lifts like the Rainbow Express and Summit Chair.
Rainbow offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain parks at Rainbow Resort, including the popular Fun Zone and the Freestyle Park, which are designed for all skill levels. These parks feature various jumps, rails, and boxes to test your skills.
Location and Map
Where is Rainbow?
This ski resort is in Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Rainbow is Taupo, 4 minutes drive away.
Rotorua, Napier, Hamilton, Whakatane, Tauranga, Wanganui and Palmerston North airports are all within three hours drive.
Taupo is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Traveling to Rainbow Resort is convenient, with the nearest major airport being Rainbow Valley Airport, approximately 30 miles away. From there, a scenic drive or shuttle service will get you to the resort quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 3,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 12 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Rainbow open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Early July (Opening day is pre-opening day for members - public opening is the next day), and usual closing is Mid September.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
Apres-ski at Rainbow Resort is lively, with popular spots like The Snowy Owl Bar and The Alpine Grill. For night entertainment, check out the lively atmosphere at The Slopeside Lounge.
