Rainbow Blog

Rainbow to Re-Open This Weekend!

Finally the cold weather has arrived and delivered the goods! With the new snowfalls over the last two weeks, and the dump received today, we are re-opening the field this Saturday 4th September. We are confident that we will be able to open significantly more terrain than before. If you've been waiting for the right conditions - they are here now! Read more...

Some pics to whet your appetite

Here's some photos taken today as we get field ready for opening tomorrow. Click the links to view ...

A good time was had by all ...

Saturday turned on perfect conditions for our re-opening: no wind, blue skies, and absolutely perfect snow conditions. Read more ...

What to do???

It's take your pick this weekend; freshies on Saturday or risk waiting till Sunday for warmer weather. Decisions, decisions .... Read more

Heavy snowfall heading our way

According to weatherwatch.co.nz a massive weather system the size of Australia is hovering just below New Zealand and will bring heavy snow to the mountains over the next few days. Read more..

Yep, we're getting hammered!

Good news is - it's snowing, bad news is it's going to keep snowing (and blowing) for a while longer ... Read more

Wednesday might be GO

The forecasts are hinting at a respite in the weather on Wednesday that may allow us to open. Here's the low-down and some pics ...

EPIC!

That's the only word to describe Wednesday's skiing and riding under clear blue skies and after six days of non-stop snowfall ....

Bring a Buddy & Midweek Pass Deals

We have special deals available for Rainbow Season Pass & Midweek Pass holders this September school holidays. Bring a buddy to the field, show the ticket office your Rainbow Season Pass, and get a massively discounted day pass for your friend. Click through for details...

9 Days of Sunshine

Only nine days left till the end of the 2010 season for Rainbow, and we still have tons of spring snow for skiing and riding at Rainbow. Even better, all the forecasts are predicting over a week of settled sunny weather for the country from Friday onwards. Find out why spring is the favourite time for many keen skiers and riders, and check out these tips on how to make the most of the conditions ...