Temple Basin
Top 1923m / Base 1380m
State Highway 73
Selwyn, New Zealand
9am–4pm, daily during winter
About Temple Basin
Distance from Christchurch Airport: 147km, approximately 2 hours to car park
Located in the heart of the Southern Alps in Arthur’s Pass National Park, Temple Basin offers a mountain experience like no other.
There’s no access road to tackle, instead you send your gear up on a goods lift and enjoy a stunning 40 minute hike to the base.
The rope tows access the surrounding peaks and the terrain is renowned as the home of extreme skiing in New Zealand.
There is plenty on offer for intermediate skiers and riders as well as the adventurous beginner.
With incredible mountain views in every direction, a ski-in ski-out lodge this is an ideal place to enjoy the alpine environment.
Facilities
Terrain
Elevation
Hot Food
Ski School
Ropetows(3)
Beds(120)
Stay on the Mountain
Stay in the middle of the New Zealand's Southern Alps, surrounded by the beauty of Arthur’s Pass National Park.
Facilities include bunk bed accommodation, lounge and seminar room, commercial kitchen, hot showers and drying room.
Rayne Powder 7
TB DSC 1369
TB IMG 9601
TB TCP5062
Temple Basin 1
Temple Basin 4
Temple Basin Family Ski Week (6 nights, 7 days)
Ski Area Package
Temple’s ski and snowboard week packages (6 nights, 7 days) commence on Sunday and finish on the following Saturday each week.
Some are themed to suit certain age groups and all are fun and exciting. You can also stay longer or bring a large group of people to Temple Basin.
Temple Basin is open to kids and families throughout the winter season, you can ski and stay for the entire week or shorter if you wish.
Stay in the lodge with a fully catered experience including breakfast, lunches and dinner. The lodge has a large common dining area with a staffed bar and a separate lounge with table tennis for alternative indoor activities.
Cost for 6 Nights' Accommodation: Adult $671 / Student $603 / Under 18 $557 / Under 11 $360
Skiing - Lift Pass / Day $85
3 Day Midweek Adventure
Ski Area Package
Escape the crowds and adventure into the Main Divide for a three-day ski snowboard holiday, inclusive of two nights' accommodation.
Temple Basin is well off the beaten track and this package will get up into the mountains and be ready to ski and ride for three days.
It's a one hour walk up to the main lodge from the carpark, with your gear on the gears lift, take some ski poles and hike to the lodge. You’ll be welcomed with the excitement of the snow and terrain on offer.
This package offers: 2 nights' accommodation and all-inclusive food. Remember to bring your sleeping bag and clothing, including ski and snowboard gear.
Accommodation booking is essential. Cost for 2 nights: Adult $253 / Student $228 / Under 18 $210 / Under 11 $120
Ski - Lift Pass - $85 / day
Day passes from $85 per day or you can use the Chill Pass and/or Temple Basin Season Pass.
