LIFTS OPEN AT 9AM & CLOSE AT 4PM
OPENING ON THE 26TH OF JUNE
DAILY SNOW REPORT
Updated: Saturday 7/06/2025
CLOSED
Conditions and operation are accurate at the time this report
was updated, please be aware that conditions and operation
are variable and subject to change at any time.
SNOW CONDITIONS:
Winter is here we have had 25cm in the Mt Lyford Village, 43cm at Lake Stella Basin and we are still to get out to the Terako basin so should be much more up top with snow set to continue on and off for the next few days. We will update over the next days once we can get out back.
Opening date set for the 26th of June.
We are also excited to announce the reopening of another skiing area and lift in the Stella Basin the Lake Stella Express Rope Tow!
If you want to explore the mountains Lake Stella Mountain Retreat is OPEN and gives exclusive access to explore the mountains and stay on a mountain lake at 1260m with your own wood fired hot tub. lakestella.co.nz
Please remember a day pass is required to access the lift facilities and all slopes at Mt Lyford. We are a small family owned and operated ski area and work very hard at keeping our unique and special mountain operating year to year.
We will ask to see your day pass for the day.
DOG POLICY: As one of New Zealand’s only ski area’s that is dog friendly, we welcome your dog to visit the snow with you. There is a dog pass that is required and rules to follow. $20 per dog per Day. DOG POLICY & RULES
AVG. SNOW BASE:
40cm
Last Snow Fall = 7/06/2025: 43cm
WEATHER:
snowing
Temperature: -8 degrees celsius
ACCESS ROAD:
CLOSED Authorised access to Lake Stella
veChains must be carried at all times as conditions can change rapidly at any time. Please if your vehicle is not suitable for the alpine environment or our access road look at alternatives = shuttle, car pool, hitch a ride.
Sorry we do not hire chains.
Shuttle: 12 seat 4wd van
Pick up at the access gate/ top of the village: 9:30am, returns at 3:15pm from the mountain on Weekdays & 8.30am, returns 4pm on Weekends $45/person return. Booking is essential:
book online = mtlyfordadventurepark.com
ph 0276298083. 033156116, mtlyfordxpress@xtra.co.nz
LIFTS: = OPEN = CLOSED =ON HOLD
ACCOMMODATION:
Lake Stella Mountain Huts
Book now on www.lakestella.co.nz or call Tim for info 0276298083 Open
Mt Lyford Log Chalet Village: Open
Bookings Essential
online: mtlyfordadventurepark.com
text or phone Tim
on 027 629 8083
or email mtlyfordxpress@xtra.co.nz