Known as the soul of New Zealand freeride skiing, the terrain is suited to intermediate to advanced skiers with mellow bowls and big mountain lines, entirely groomer free.
There’s a learner’s area but it requires an adventurous beginner to conquer the access rope tow.
The Top Hut offers ski-in, ski-out accommodation and is a popular place to stay with a lively and fun atmosphere. It’s fully catered and home of the famous Far Canal Bar and Mt O hot-tub.
Mt Olympus Ski Weeks are legendary and themed for all ages and stages.
The perfect mini break for two or three night package, it's available all season.
Mt Olympus Ski Area is located in the Craigieburn Range, accessible from Lake Coleridge. The facilities include a new mountain lodge offering fully catered accommodation, and cafe and bar. Lift access is by way of four rope tows, and the terrain is liked by skiers and snowboarders with an adventurous spirit, wanting less crowded slopes compared to the larger commercial ski areas.
The best way to experience Mt Olympus is to stay in the lodge, with a 2 or 3 night stay, including accommodation, food and skiing.
High clearance 4WD is recommended for the access road. Please remember to carry chains.
Costs for two-night accommodation: Adult $555 / Student $387 / Junior (Under 18) $272
Costs for three-night accommodation: Adult $370 / Student $258 / Junior (Under 18) $184
Costs for lift pass per day: Adult $110 / Student $60 / Junior (Under 18) $55
All packages include dinner, accommodation, breakfast, lunch (No lunch on arrival day, however you can pre-purchase when you book online), hot tub and good times! Ski pass not included.
What you Need to Bring
Benefits of Staying
Spend a week nestled in the mountains steps from the snow. Each ski week has a specific theme for various age group/demographics so you can ski with like-minded people
A Ski-in-Ski-out Ski Week is a week of skiing with the family, perfect for first timers and the whole family, or the powder lovers timing a storm cycle perfectly.
5 Nights - Adult $925 / Student $645 / Junior (U18) $460
Lift Pass / day - Adult $110 / Student $60 / Junior (U18) $55
High clearance 4WD is recommended for the access road. Always carry chains.
All packages include: Dinner, accommodation, breakfast, lunch (No lunch on arrival day, however you can pre-purchase when you book online), hot tub and good times! Ski pass not included.
Ski Week Dates 2026
Mt Olympus Ski Area is located in the Craigieburn Range, accessible from Lake Coleridge. Lift access is by way of four rope tows, and the terrain is liked by skiers and snowboarders with an adventurous spirit, wanting less crowded slopes compared to the larger commercial ski areas.
The Alibi Conference is for 19+ age and is September 2-4th- set at a time when the season will be in full swing.
3 Nights - Adult $555 / Student $387 / Junior (U18) $272
Lift Pass / day - Adult $110 / Student $60 / Junior (U18) $55
High clearance 4WD is recommended for the access road. Always carry chains.
All packages include: Dinner, accommodation, breakfast, lunch (No lunch on arrival day, however you can pre-purchase when you book online), hot tub and good times! Ski pass not included.
Benefits of Staying
Gritt has run kids skiing and snowboarding camps since 2018, based in the Canterbury clubfields. The coaching team is world class, the camps are open access, and costs are minimised or waived to avoid pricing anyone out. These camps have reached kids who would otherwise be unsupported and grown the level of freeride in NZ, with kids qualifying and attending the Freeride Junior World Champs annually. The aim is an atmosphere that focuses on fun first, giving kids a smile on their face and new friends to ride with.
What to expect:
Cost: $250 for Gritt Camp + $92 for catered overnight accommodation (age U18) + lift tickets each day
Audience: Skiers and snowboarders aged roughly 12 – 20 who are interested in progressing their skiing and snowboarding, with a focus on freeride skills.
Date - 7-8th September
Start Each Day 9.00am. Finish 4.00pm + evening session on day 1
Registrations - required + book accommodation directly with Mt Olympus
Spring Thing is a week of skiing corn and enjoying the festivities of the evening activities, music, and good times. Spring Thing is set for 20-25th September, prime spring skiing time.
5 Nights - Adult $925 / Student $645 / Junior (U18) $460
3 Nights - Adult $555 / Student $387 / Junior (U18) $276
2 Nights - Adult $370 / Student $258 / Junior (U18) $184
Lift Pass / day - Adult $110 / Student $60 / Junior (U18) $55
High clearance 4WD is recommended for the access road. Always carry chains.
All packages include: Dinner, accommodation, breakfast, lunch (No lunch on arrival day, however you can pre-purchase when you book online), hot tub and good times! Ski pass not included.
What to Expect
Final Frontier is a week of skiing with the family, perfect for first timers and the whole family, including the real little ones! This package has three types: 5-night, 3-night and 2-night for you to choose.
The best way to experience Mt Olympus is to stay in the lodge, including accommodation, food and skiing. Final Frontier is the final week of the season, 4-9th October
5 Nights - Adult $925 / Student $645 / Junior (U18) $460
3 Nights - Adult $555 / Student $387 / Junior (U18) $276
2 Nights - Adult $370 / Student $258 / Junior (U18) $184
Lift Pass / day - Adult $110 / Student $60 / Junior (U18) $55
High clearance 4WD is recommended for the access road. Always carry chains.
All packages include: Dinner, accommodation, breakfast, lunch (No lunch on arrival day, however you can pre-purchase when you book online), hot tub and good times! Ski pass not included.