Ohau vs Temple Basin

Ohau (Canterbury Region) and Temple Basin (Canterbury Region) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatOhauTemple Basin
Vertical drop1,250 ft (381 m)1,329 ft (405 m)
Summit elevation5,902 ft5,745 ft
Base elevation4,656 ft4,416 ft
Lifts33
Runs1111
Beginner terrain36%18%
Intermediate terrain55%73%
Expert terrain9%9%
Night skiing--

Temple Basin has the bigger vertical (1,329 ft vs 1,250 ft).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
OhauNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Temple BasinNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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