| Snowplanet | |
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 Snow slope inside at Snowplanet | |
  Snowplanet Location within Auckland | |
| 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] |
| 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]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "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).