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Snowplanet

Coordinates: 36°38′07″S 174°40′00″E / 36.6353°S 174.6666°E / -36.6353; 174.6666
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Snowplanet
Snowplanet
Snow slope inside at Snowplanet
Snow slope inside at Snowplanet
Snowplanet is located in Auckland
Snowplanet
Snowplanet
Location within Auckland
LocationHibiscus Coast, New Zealand
Nearest major cityAuckland
Coordinates36°38′07″S 174°40′00″E / 36.6353°S 174.6666°E / -36.6353; 174.6666
StatusOperating
OpenedMarch 2005 (2005-03)[1]
Vertical25 m (82 ft)
Longest run200 metres (660 ft)[1]
Websitehttps://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] 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

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  1. ^ a b c d "Snowplanet Ski Slope | Top Auckland Family Activity | Indoor Activities". Snowplanet. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Snow in Silverdale as indoor ski hill preapres to open". NZ Herald. 28 January 2005. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
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