Holding — stable base
Today's visibility is poor at 840m with overcast skies and wind gusts up to 35 km/h. Sunday looks the best of the next few days with slightly clearer skies expected on Monday, but no fresh snow is forecast, so expect firm conditions.
3.4
Piste Cruiser
📖 About Roundhill
Roundhill offers a unique, family-friendly ski experience with its wide-open slopes and laid-back atmosphere. Known for its beginner-friendly terrain and stunning views of Lake Tekapo, it's a great place to learn to ski or snowboard. More advanced skiers can find challenges on the steeper slopes and in the terrain park.
Terrain
The terrain is primarily open and rolling, making it ideal for beginners and intermediates. Steeper pitches and a terrain park offer some challenges for more advanced riders. The resort's aspect provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Snow quality
The snow tends to be a mix of maritime and continental influences, resulting in a varied snowpack that can range from light and dry to denser and wetter depending on the weather patterns.
Aspect
The resort's orientation captures sunlight throughout the day, which can affect snow conditions. Slopes facing away from the sun tend to retain snow better, while sun-exposed areas may experience more variable conditions.
Peak conditions
July-August
Busy periods
School holidays, weekends
Scores by rider profile
Piste Cruiser
3.4
Powder Hound
2.0
Family Leader
3.4
❄️ Snow
Depth
Peak—
Base59cm
Fresh snow
0cm
last 24h
🌡️ Today
at 1585m⛅ Overcast
Temperature
1°
Feels like -3°
Wind (km/h)
Speed
9Gusts
35Visibility
840m
Freezing level
1970m
UV index
3.5
📅 Next 3 days
Today
Jul 18
2° / -6°
Tomorrow
Jul 19
1° / -3°
Mon
Jul 20
1° / -8°
📊 Mountain stats
Peak elevation
1585m
Vertical drop
545m
Skiable area
180 ha
Lifts
6
Longest run
1.5 km
Terrain parks
1
Terrain mix
Beginner 20%
Intermediate 45%
Advanced 35%
🏔️ Season & access
Typical season
Late June – Early September
Nearest town
Lake Tekapo
Nearest airport
MON
Amenities
✓ Ski school ✓ Rental ✓ Family-friendly
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