Snowplanet | |
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Location | Hibiscus Coast, New Zealand |
Nearest major city | Auckland |
Coordinates | 36°38′07″S 174°40′00″E / 36.6353°S 174.6666°E |
Status | Operating |
Opened | March 2005[1] |
Vertical | 25 m (82 ft) |
Longest run | 200 metres (660 ft) [1] |
Website | https://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]