Accommodation



St Arnaud has accommodation to suit the budget conscious right through to a little luxury in this stunning Alpine Village environment.


The Travers-Sabine Lodge
www.nelsonlakes.co.nz
Quality backpackers accommodation for individuals, families and groups, log fire, Sky TV and spa.

Nelson Lakes Motels
www.nelsonlakes.co.nz
Luxury accommodation, 17 self contained units, log and contemporary design. Sky TV, spa, wireless internet.


The Alpine Lodge
www.alpinelodge.co.nz
Quality accommodation for couples, families and groups. An architecturally styled lodge in a natural setting at the very edge of Nelson Lakes National Park.

Alpine Chalet
www.alpinelodge.co.nz
Perfect for the budget traveller, right next door to the Alpine Lodge, with twin family rooms and bunk rooms. There is a cheerful cafe for dining in or take-away, guests may also enjoy the restaurant, lounge and bar at the Alpine Lodge.

Tophouse Historic Homestead
www.tophouse.co.nz

Built in 1887 of cob as an accommodation house for passers through the area.
Now have NZ's smallest fully licensed bar after a 39 year break.
B&B (antique style) plus self contained chalets that accommodate up to 5 guests.
Hear the stories of the past, feel the warmth and experience the atmosphere.
Sit in front of the open fire, enjoy specialty four course meals (Wild pork/Venison) while enjoying a good glass of wine with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Just 10 minutes from beautiful Lake Rotoiti and 20 minutes from Rainbow ski field. -
1 hours drive from Nelson and Blenheim airports
$ 100 - 135 per night. Rates are per room or Chalet.
Winter ski special is Dinner bed and breakfast for minimum of two paying for guests for July, August, September 2010 for only $105.00 per person. Pre bookings essential  
Lunch meals available: Soups, fish and chips, burgers, quiches etc. Open daily from 11am-5pm in July, August and September. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays but open for accommodation.


Tel:0800-544-545
Email: info@tophouse.co.nz

Wairau Pass B&B/Homestay
www.wairau-pass.co.nz

Closest accommodation to Rainbow Valley, 9km from St Arnaud Village. Your every need is catered for with personal service in a comfortable, friendly, eco-designed adobe brick home with a great open fire.  Rainbow season special: Bed & Breakfast - $130 for couple for first night with following nights discounted by one third (e.g. 3 nights for ONLY $300); 3 course evening meal $25-30 pp, other meals on application - special diets catered for. Complementary hot mulled wine after a great day's skiing/snowboarding. Sleeps 6 - 2 queen rooms for couples (one ensuite); one room with twin single beds with shared guest bathroom. Children welcome.

Wairau Pass B&B/Homestay, 8432 State Highway 63, (Cnr Tophouse Road), Wairau Pass, St Arnaud, RD2, NELSON 7072

email:helen@wairau-pass.co.nz 

Phone: 03 521 1148


Avarest B&B

St Arnaud
P 03 5211864
email: avarestbnb@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.avarestbnb.co.nz


Holiday Homes

www.starnaud.co.nz
Also available for the longer term and larger groups.


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Field:
Open
Road:
ChainsAll
Weather:
Sunny
Snow depth:
42cm - 52cm
Last fall:
27 July 2010 
Amount:
13
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T-Bar Fully Open

The T-Bar is now open all of the way to the top of the mountain. Fresh snow fall over the last two days has added enough to our existing base to give great conditions from top to bottom. Easy Way is also now open providing beginner and intermediate access to the base from the T-Bar.

The Rainbow T-Bar Is Opening!

Tomorrow, Thursday, we will be opening the main T-Bar for the first time this season. Our snow-making crew have been working flat out for the last few weeks in perfect conditions to add more cover to our natural snow-base, and we now have enough cover to open the main part of the field for the first time this season. Read more...

Opening Day

Yes, Rainbow is opening for the 2010 Season on Saturday 3rd July with the Beginner tow and Nelson Contracting Platter Lift only. Read more ...

Holiday 5-pack for the school students - a great deal!

This year we are introducing the Holiday 5 pack - 5 days of action for School aged skiers and boarders from beginner to expert. A 2.5 hour afternoon lesson during the week or one hour on the weekends - any 5 days of the holidays.