Snowplanet
Snowplanet is New Zealand's first and only indoor snow facility and began working in March 2005. It lies 29 minutes (35 km) north of Auckland city. 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.
References
- ^ "Snowplanet Ski Slope | Top Auckland Family Activity | Indoor Activities". Snowplanet. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ "Snow in Silverdale as indoor ski hill preapres to open". NZ Herald. 28 January 2005. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ "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).