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	Lake Ohau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lake Ohau is a glacial lake in the Mackenzie Basin of New Zealand's South Island.
		Ohau is the smallest of three roughly parallel lakes running north-south along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin (the others are Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo).
		The Ohau skifield is located close to the southwestern shore of the lake.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Ohau (166 words)

	Ohau (skifield) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ohau is a small commercial skifield in the foothills of New Zealand's Southern Alps, near the boundary between the Otago and Canterbury regions, and close to the southwestern shore of the lake of the same name.
		The skifield now has 3 lifts (1 chairlift, 1 platter lift and 1 rope tow).
		From the summit of the skifield a view of the Southern Alps can be seen from behind the summit and from the skifield runs Lake Ohau and the Mackenzie Basin can be seen spread out below in the valley floor.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ohau_(skifield) (222 words)

	Ohau House: Lake Ohau Alpine Village, Cottage/ House holiday accommodation
		Ohau House is situated in Lake Ohau Alpine Village (approx 38 kms from both Omarama and Twizel), NZ.
		Lake Ohau is a glacial lake in the South Island of New Zealand situated in sub alpine, high country south of Mt Cook and on the edge of the tussock grassland wilderness of the Mackenzie Country.
		Lake Ohau is known for its surreal beauty, its wild weather, its hot summers, and its overwhelming calmness and tranquillity.
	www.stayz.com.au /14103 (771 words)

	Mackenzie Basin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lakes Ohau, Pukaki, Alexandrina and Tekapo lie within the Mackenzie Basin, as do the artificial hydroelectric lakes of Ruataniwha, Benmore and Aviemore.
		The Ohau skifield near Omarama and Roundhill Ski Area at Lake Tekapo are small club skifields popular amongst many living in Canterbury and Otago.
		The Mackenzie Country is increasingly being put to use as the principal location for many motion pictures, including much of Peter Jackson's epic Lord of the Rings film trilogy, as well as numerous television shows, documentaries and commercials.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mackenzie_Basin (489 words)

	Ohau Ski and Snowboard Area: Ski & Snowboard New Zealand \| Ski Fields \| Accommodation \| Events
		Ohau, as part of the Ohau Range in the Main Divide, is endowed with reliable snowfall and fine weather.
		The Ohau 'Mountain Goats' ski school programme for the young beginners, teaches skiing with techniques such as gorilla hops, the pizza man and a jelly bean jar.
		Ohau Ski Area is 320 km (3½ hours) south of Christchurch and 275 kilometres (3 hours) north of Dunedin.
	www.0800snow.co.nz /new_zealand_ski_fields/ohau.asp (471 words)

	skifieldinfo
		This is the oldest and most developed skifield in the region.
		Mt Dobson is a commercial skifield offering a 3 Km wide basin of varied terrain including wide expanses for beginners through to exciting powder slopes for advanced skiers and boarders.
		Ohau’s unique position means that it traps alot of snow, which other fields miss.
	www.travelonline.co.nz /packages/skiwi04/skifieldinfo.html (1258 words)

	Waitaki accommodation- baches & holiday home rentals
		Ohau Alpine Village is a very peaceful place surrounded by majestic mountains, alpine plants and birdlife.
		Lake Ohau Alpine Village on the shores of Lake Ohau.
		Recreational activities galore - Ohau Skifield 20 minutes drive, boating and fishing on Lakes Ohau and Middleton, mountainbiking, tramping and climbing in the h...
	www.bookabach.co.nz /__Waitaki_District.cfm?&act=addFavourite&favBachId=1632 (321 words)

	boarderzone: Trivia: Who is the oldest ski field?
		The first commercial ski area (with tows) in NZ was Coronet Peak, opened in 1947 by Sir Harry Wrigley of the Mount Cook Line.
		Ohau was also developed around the same time by the same guy.
		there was a skifield on da hills above garston and it in southland quite a long time ago, cant remember the exact dates i htink it was in existence beofre the 1930's aye, i think around the 1920's.
	www.boarderzone.com /forums/showthread.php?t=2940 (724 words)

	USATODAY.com - Twizel & McKenzie Pelennor Fields (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-24)
		Ben Ohau Station, near Twizel provided the plains of Rohan (where Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli pursue the Orcs at the start of The Two Towers) and Rohan villages (destroyed by Saruman's armies in The Two Towers) were filmed.
		During winter, conditions are ideal for ice skating and the town serves as a base for skiing at the Ohau skifield.
		Nearby Lake Ohau is known for its walking trails and fishing, while Lake Benmore is popular with boaters.
	www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/rings/2003-10-10-twizel_x.htm (549 words)

	kiwi Lake Ohau Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
		En route from Christchurch to Queenstown on Highway 8, Lake Ohau is near Twizel.
		This place is popular with skiers and the family owners of the Lodge also own and operate the boutique skifield nearby.
		This quote was so memorable and maybe not at all understandable, that they printed it on the sweatshirts sold at the Lodge.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/361b/1cb98e (546 words)

	Oamaru Waitaki District South Island New Zealand Oamaru Accommodation Attractions
		Lake Ohau skifield, a short drive from Omarama, is the smallest commercial skifield in New Zealand, and some say the world.
		Ohau has great views of Lake Ohau and the longest T bar in New Zealand (1033m long).
		Tramping in the nearby Ohau State Forest is a great place to get away from it all, with plenty of huts interspersed among the native bush.
	www.atoz-nz.com /intro.asp?Loc=4 (4494 words)

	Day Out New Zealand
		The town's relatively tiny population of 1500 swells to around 20,000 over the winter months due to its position at the foot of the Mountain Road.
		It is distinguished mainly by having a a statue of Jame McKenzie the sheep stealer who gave his name to the Mackenzie Country.
		Mount Dobson skifield is 26km to the north west.
	dayout.co.nz /attraction-subject-results.asp?subject=skifield&x=10&y=7 (670 words)

	Ski and Snowboard New Zealand, Brown Bear (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-24)
		The closest skifield is Ohau and, even if you're just passing through, stop in for a meal at one of the colourful local pubs.
		Ohau is within striking distance from here, as is Awakino.
		In addition, ski hire is available at Mr Dobson, Round Hill and Ohau ski fields.
	www.brownbear.co.nz /page.php?x=travel/fairlie.html (619 words)

	Snow Journal - Serious About Snowsports!
		Skifield manager David Wilson said the weather had been warm and windy, and staff were monitoring the snowbase daily.
		The skifields are hoping for a rerun of 2003's weather pattern, which featured a big dump of snow on September 12 to revive what had been a disappointing ski season.
		Ohau, which is usually open later than most fields, was closed for the weekend.
	www.snowjournal.com /page.php?cid=topic7695 (2350 words)

	WaitakiValley
		Lake Ohau is possibly one of the best kept secrets in New Zealand, The Lake is 54sq km, 120m deep and 600m above sea level, with spectacular alpine scenery, camping areas with swimming and boating.
		Being a few kilometers from the main highway, it is often omitted as a destination, but is well worth the hour or so drive in and out of the area.
		The Ohau Skifield is the smallest commercial field in New Zealand, and some say in the world.
	www.fortunecity.com /marina/greateastern/1291/WaiatkiValley.html (995 words)

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		Ohau Snow Fields and Lodge Located on the South Island of New Zealand, high above Lake Ohau, enroute from Christchurch to Queenstown.
		Checkout our site for skiing and snowboarding information, And 2006 NZSKIPASS Ohau, as part of the Ohau Range in the Main Divide, is endowed with reliable snowfall Ohau is serviced by a double chairlift, a platter and a snow mat.
		Weatherall Motel : Accommodation in Omarama near Twizel and Lake Weatherall Motel for accommodation near Omarama, Twizel and Lake Ohau in the South Island of New Zealand.
	htmcommto54.it.hedernam.org (326 words)

	The Basics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-24)
		Suggested stay is at the Powderhorn Chateau, at the base of the road to the Turoa Skifield on Mt Ruapehu.
		Whakapapa Skifield was used to depict Mordor, Gorgorach Plains and Emyn Muil, and is easily accessible.
		A tour of Ben Ohau Station, location for the filming of Pelennor Fields and the Foothills of the White Mountains, can also be arranged.
	www.essentialdownunder.com /NewZealand/middleearth.htm (2090 words)

	3 Bed Cedar Cottage For Sale or For Rent in Otago New Zealand - Spectacular Mountain Wilderness Lake Retreat - Viviun ...
		lake ohau is situated in the mckenzie country just 45 minutes from mt cook,new zealands highest and most spectacular national icon.
		to the west lies ohau skifield where you can gaze up from the breakfast table and see if the skiing suits you taday.
		lake ohau lodge is 5 minutes by car and offers superb alpine facilities in surroundings hardly distinquishable from its mountainous surronds.
	www.viviun.com /AD-1626 (293 words)

	Geocaching Australia - Free and Open Geocaching
		Lake Ohau is mirror calm with the mountains reflecting off the lake.
		Found with Team B. Free day as the wind and rain mean the skifield is closed.
		Second of the Ohau caches - got close, and sooned walked to where I thought, and the GPS was telling me, where the cache should be.
	geocaching.com.au /cache/gcm6z1 (357 words)

	Snow co : TEMPLE BASIN
		There is a goods lift half a kilometre further along the highway.
		The walk from the car park to the skifield takes up to an hour.
		Temple Basin is a true alpine environment on the Main Divide of the Southern Alps at the heart of Arthur's Pass National Park.
	www.snow.co.nz /areas/28.asp?skiArea=28 (550 words)

	Twizel, Central South Island, New Zealand
		During winter, conditions are perfect for iceskating and the town serves as a base for skiing at the slopes of Ohau skifield.
		Nearby Lake Ohau is known for its walking tracks and fishing, while Lake Benmore is popular with boaties.
		Popular for camping, tramping, boating and fishing during summer, with snow sports at the nearby skifield during winter.
	www.jasons.com /001585,,,,,PG,1,0.mel (534 words)

	Activities in Ruataniwha Conservation Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-24)
		On the eastern side of Ben Ohau Range foot and non-motorised access is via marginal strips on Dry Stream and Twizel River, on the valley floor.
		Medium numbers of thar are present in Ben Ohau Range and tend to be more dense in the more remote catchment areas.
		Thar are also present in the Hopkins, Huxley and Dobson valleys, while chamois and red deer may be encountered in isolated pockets.
	www.doc.govt.nz /templates/ActivitiesSummary.aspx?id=35353 (443 words)

	Stories
		From here it was straight for a flattish cloud in the middle of the McKenzie Basin which was weak but allowed me to maintain height past Simons Pass.
		Further north the cloudmass and rain had spread out across the McKenzie, so I stopped for a top up climb to FL 170 before heading for a flat looking line of cloud at Tekapo.
		This marked a weak wave leading over the Tekapo skifield, but what I really wanted was stronger lift to fly faster.
	glide_marl.tripod.com /Stories.htm (5071 words)

	Waitaki Valley North Otago New Zealand
		Two world records have been set in the area, which is possibly why the World Gliding Championships were held there during the summer of 1994-95.
		Lake Ohau (the 'place of Hau' - wind) Skifield is the smallest commercial field in New Zealand, and some say in the world.
		Accommodation is available, and there are a variety of walks and tramping in the Ohau Forest area.
	www.destination.co.nz /Waitaki.Valley (585 words)

	Studying abroad in Australia or NZ, kinda NSR - Teton Gravity Research Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-24)
		I put a mattress in the back of it and used it to travel around and live in parking lots of skifields.
		Also on the way down to Wanaka from Canterbury there is a nice little mountain called Ohau, plus a few other smaller or less impressive fields.
		There are also a few options on the North Island, I have not tried them, but they are supposed to get a lot more crowded than the South Island Fields, since the North Island is where the majority of the NZ population live.
	www.tetongravity.com /forums/showthread.php?t=51589 (4065 words)

	Ohau Skifield (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-24)
		Part of the Ohau Range in the Main Divide, endowed with reliable snowfall and fine weather
		Facilitated by a fixed grip lift and platter for beginners and a chairlift which provides access to a variety of slopes
		Spectacular views of Lake Ohau and the Mackenzie Country
	www.surfimagery.com /OhauVillage/skifield.html (113 words)

	Lord of the Rings Tour: 19 Days, 17 Nights
		There are many walks in this interesting area, we suggest a visit to the Park Ranger Office who will advise you the best walks to suit your level of fitness and time available.
		Overnight at the Powderhorn Chateau, situated at the base of the mountain road leading to the Turoa Skifield on Mt Ruapehu.
		This hotel was home for Peter Jackson and the Lord of the Rings cast for six weeks in 2000, and they returned to stay in May 2002 to shoot the new scene for the Ithilien Camp, featured in The Two Towers and located near this hotel.
	www.purenztravel.com /TOURS/LOTR_Tour.html (2943 words)

	Lake Ohau, Central South Island, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-24)
		Lake Ohau is a popular year-round recreational spot, with swimming, fishing, boating, camping and trout fishing during summer.
		In winter, the Ohau skifield attracts skiers, with its reliable snowfall, fine weather and spectacular views across the lake.
		There are 6937ha of state forests around Lake Ohau, including Dobson, Hopkins, Ohau, Temple, Huxley and Ahuriri.
	www.jasons.com /001555,,,,,PG,1,0.mel (171 words)

	Kurow
		The mountains around Kurow rise to 2,000 metres, the tallest of which is Te Kohurau.
		Awakino Skifield, in the St Marys Range, is a small club field with one ropetow and a friendly atmosphere.
		The low hills behind Hakataramea township hide the surprisingly large Hakataramea Valley from the Waitaki traveller.
	www.dreamlike.info /nzl/mtc/wa/kurow.htm (352 words)

	Lake Ohau / Ohau House
		Black Stilts at Twizel, Tuis, Bellbirds and Red Mistletoe at Lake Ohau
		The Swordmaker of Ohau lives in Lake Ohau Alpine Village - while you are staying at Ohau House, visit the swordmaker and see his swords at 21 Ohau Drive
		Lake Ohau region - Lake Ohau skifield, Northern Lake Ohau and Temple Valley, Ben Ohau Range and Northern Lake Ohau, Twizel, Omarama, Claycliffs, Lindis Pass, Lord of the Rings filming locations (Lindis Pass and Misty Mountain, Ben Ohau Station), Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo
	www.lakeohau.com /activities.shtml (219 words)

	Activities
		North Opuha Conservation Area Drive or bike the 25km or so out to the Fox Peak Skifield turnoff and follow the road to the Conservation Carpark.
		The Mackenzie Winter Marketing Group provides all the information you need on skiing the commercial fields in the Mackenzie Region - Mt Dobson, Roundhill and Ohau.
		In 2006 Mt Dobson Skifield was the first skifield to open in Australasia.
	www.fairlie.co.nz /html/activities.html (769 words)

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