Mt Olympus ski area is set in a high, south-facing basin at the southern end of the Craigieburn Range in the Canterbury High Country.
Famous for a superb balance of terrain, a sheltered aspect and the ability to capture dry powder delivered by southerly storms out of Antarctica, its no wonder that Mt Olympus is a mecca for New Zealand's big mountain, back country and freeski enthusiasts.
If skiing and snowboarding some of the best lift-accessed terrain and snow conditions in New Zealand sounds like you, then check out some of the information below.