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South Island - Fox Peak
Fox Peak is DIFFERENT. Fox Peak is operated by a non profit ski club. It is renowned for its friendliness, mountain accommodation, wide-open spaces and huge runs for all levels of enthusiast.
Four rope tows lift you 580 vertical metres up the mountain giving access to huge uncrowded slopes.
The rope tows are well maintained and there are always friendly, helpful people available to assist you in the art of using the nutcracker. Nutcrackers and overgloves are available from the canteen. Our canteen/ticket office offers drinks and snacks.
Fox lodge is situated beside the access road 3 kms below the ski field and is set in a pleasant tree sheltered location. It provides bunk accommodation for up to forty people, with family room options. Fox Lodge is well appointed with heating, drying room and hot showers ensuring a warm convivial atmosphere for après ski relaxation and other activities.
Location:
The closest town is Fairlie. Fox Peak is 198km from Christchurch, 300 from Dunedin and 98 from Timaru.
From Christchurch, travel through Geraldine to the Farm Barn (café at the top of Mt Michael) and follow the road past Lake Opuha and Monument Corner to Clayton Rd.
Travelling from Fairlie, head towards Geraldine and turn left at the Fox Peak sign. From the Clayton Rd gate it's 15kms to a spacious car park situated on a knob above the learner and intermediate tows.
Contact Details:
Fox Peak Ski Club
E-mail: ghasall@xtra.co.nz
Phone: +64 3 685 8539
Snowphone: +64 3 688 0044
Fax: +64 3 688 1872
Mail: PO Box 368 Timaru
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