Snowplanet

36°38′07″S 174°40′00″E / 36.6353°S 174.6666°E / -36.6353; 174.6666StatusOperatingOpenedMarch 2005 (2005-03)[1]Vertical25 m (82 ft)Longest run200 metres (660 ft)[1]Websitehttps://snowplanet.co.nz

Snowplanet is an indoor snow recreation centre in Silverdale on the Hibiscus Coast in New Zealand.

Snowplanet is New Zealand's first and only indoor snow facility[1] and began working in March 2005.[2] It lies 29 minutes (35 km) north of Auckland city.[3] The snow dome, approximately 40 × 200 m and built on the side of a hill, features 50 centimetres of real snow (man-made), three tows, a terrain park for freestyle skiers and snowboarders and a separate learners slope. It has thrilling Snow activities like Snow slides, Snow play area, and Snow dance floor.

The company offers ski rentals and lessons, offers a wide range of programs for all abilities and offers group bookings for schools and businesses. It also has a small store that sells gloves, helmets and socks and offers a range of off-snow services, including; a restaurant & licensed bar, meeting and conference facilities.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Snowplanet Ski Slope | Top Auckland Family Activity | Indoor Activities". Snowplanet. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Snow in Silverdale as indoor ski hill preapres to open". NZ Herald. 28 January 2005. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Snowplanet". www.aucklandnz.com. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  • From The Mouths Of Sporting Greats (26 April 2005).
  • Snowplanet opens in New Zealand (7 December 2017).

External links

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