Mt Olympus
Lake Coleridge, CanterburySee it on the map
About Mt Olympus
Mt Olympus is the most remote of the Canterbury club fields, above Lake Coleridge, and the access road is the one people tell stories about — narrow, steep and often requiring chains on all four wheels.
What waits is sheltered, steep terrain that holds snow well, a lodge with a hot tub, and the particular satisfaction of a place that is genuinely hard to reach.
Last reviewed 14 September 2026
Best suited to
- Advanced skiers
- Off-piste and freeride
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Where lessons start
Experienced skiers only, and go with someone who knows the field. The terrain is ungroomed and the isolation is real.
Resort areas
- Base Area
Suggested meeting points
- Mt Olympus lodge
Getting there
Christchurch is around two hours, with a demanding final track that often needs four-wheel drive and chains.
Qualifications required in New Zealand
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What do I need to drive up to Mt Olympus?
Four-wheel drive and chains, often on all four wheels. The final track above Lake Coleridge is narrow, steep and the one people tell stories about; Christchurch is around two hours in total. It is the most remote of the Canterbury club fields, with ungroomed, sheltered terrain that holds snow well, a lodge with a hot tub, and no place for a beginner — go with someone who knows the field.
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