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    Awakino Ski Area ski resort

    Awakino Ski Field is a friendly and affordable club-operated skifield in New Zealand's Waitaki Valley, known for its deep wind-blown powder and fantastic terrain. It offers a laid-back atmosphere, extensive ski-touring, and a unique experience for those looking to escape crowds.

    Vertical
    463 m
    Lifts
    2
    Base - Summit
    1,233m - 1,696m

    Is Awakino Ski Area Right for You?

    How this resort rates across different skier profiles

    BudgetGood
    5/10

    Pass price not available - value unknown

    BeginnersNot ideal
    1/10

    0% easy runs and 0 ski schools

    IntermediatesNot ideal
    1/10

    0% intermediate runs across 0km of piste

    The Mountain

    Awakino Ski Area Map

    Ski chalets at this resort

    Crowd Levels

    –
    Jan
    –
    Feb
    –
    Mar
    –
    Apr
    –
    May
    3
    Jun
    5
    Jul
    4
    Aug
    3
    Sep
    1
    Oct
    –
    Nov
    –
    Dec
    Peak: July school holidays
    Quiet: June, September

    Season & Pricing

    Awakino Ski Area - Pistes, Runs & Lifts

    Key facts and figures for Awakino Ski Area

    Elevation

    Summit1,696m
    Base1,233m
    Vertical Drop463m

    Runs

    Lifts

    Total Lifts2
    Open / Operating
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    At a Glance

    Quick facts about Awakino Ski Area

    Elevation Profile

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    Summit

    1,696m

    vertical

    463m

    Base

    1,233m

    Snow Reliability

    variable snowSnow reliability
    VariableExcellent

    When to Visit

    Peak season

    July school holidays

    Quieter times

    June, September

    Season

    Aug – Sep

    Lift Pass Prices

    Where these facts come from

    • Lifts, elevations, vertical drop and season: from map data and older sources, not yet checked against the resort.

    Today's Daylight

    Sunrise
    17:49
    Sunset
    07:01
    Daylight
    13.2h

    Times in UTC for 2026-10-13

    Daylight Hours by Month

    15.2
    Jan
    13.9
    Feb
    12.4
    Mar
    10.8
    Apr
    9.5
    May
    8.8
    Jun
    9.1
    Jul
    10.3
    Aug
    11.8
    Sep
    13.3
    Oct
    14.8
    Nov
    15.6
    Dec
    Shortest: 8.8h (June)Longest: 15.6h (December)

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