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Overview

Mt. Lyford's sunny Terako field, is located 26 km's from Waiau and 60 km's from Hanmer. An ideal family field, Terako is a great learners area with challenging runs for intermediate and advanced skiers. The Day Lodge/restaurant and carpark are centrally located.

Skiers and riders have access to 450m vertical drop from the top of Mt Terako. Lifts include one advanced rope tow, two platters and one T-bar. Take a spin through the Wild Ride Terrain Park before heading to the Terako Day Lodge.

Inside Scoop

Enclosed kindergarten, cafeteria restaurant "Chamois Cafe", day shelter lodge, ski and snowboard rentals, heli skiing on demand, skidoo hire.

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

29"
18"
12"
6"
0"
0"
Jun
23"
Jul
24"
Aug
15"
Sep

Total Lifts: 6

Surface Lifts
6

Elevation

Base
4098'
Summit
5741'
Vertical Drop
1644'

Important Dates

July 19, 20252025/07/19
Projected Opening
September 14, 20252025/09/14
Projected Closing
N.A.
Projected Days Open
N.A.
Days Open Last Year
24
Years Open
0"
Average Snowfall
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