Carpool to Temple Basin
- Date Leaving
- Sunday, September 15
- Date Returning
- Sunday, September 15
- Spaces Free
- 4
- Name
- Karl Stapleton
- Driven here before
- no
- Telephone
- Old data not shown
- City you are leaving from
- christchurch
- Notes
-
4wd with chains, leaving Christchurch in the am returning when everyone has had enough. T's & C's apply.
Temple Basin Snow Report
Status
Road
Snow
2cm — 100cm
Road info
The Temple Basin Carpark is located beside State Highway 73, 4 kms west of Arthur's Pass Village. The road is sealed and well maintained so chains are rarely needed. The free goods lift which carries all gear and supplies up the mountain, is also located beside State Highway 73 but 800m further west from the carpark. The access walking track starts from the west end of the carpark.
Weather Comment
Light NW wind, cold temps and low freezing temps over night
Information
Temple Basin is open on the 18th of September A proper winter reset overnight! A cold overnight freeze has locked in yesterday's fresh snow, with wintry conditions expected up high. Fresh, soft snow over a firm base should make for the best riding on our upper terrain this morning. Clubbies reported yesterday that Mt Phipps is looking attractive. Droppable? We'll find out today... Accommodation can be booked at templebasin.co.nz/about/accommodations/ Walking Track - Use caution on the track; it's slick in the morning over rocky sections.
Updated
2026-09-18 at 06:16