Snow Park NZ is located on the Lee family high country farm which has been in the family for 87 years.

It opened to the public only four years ago as the first dedicated freestyle terrain park in the world. Looking at it now, it is hard to believe it started out with a handful of temporary shed-like buildings, a coffee machine and a pie warmer. However, the park has always had a special charm, and what it initially lacked in facilities it made up with vibe, culture and some of the most progressive terrain ever seen.

It hasn’t been easy, that’s for sure. A lack of natural snow thwarted the opening in 2002, best-laid plans went awry and our snow making equipment arrived late and we didn’t open in 2002. Season pass holders had the option of a refund or a 2003 seasons pass, helping to rebuild our confidence many opted for a 2003 seasons pass. It meant that 2003 was make or break, and Snow Park made it, succeeding in creating a park that didn’t just stoke out the locals but international visitors as well.