
Both skifields closed at the weekend as did Pisa Range nordic skiing facility, Snow Farm.
Snow Park general manager Sam Lee said the 2008 season featured excellent snow coverage throughout, and the freestyle terrain park had brought new developments into operation.
Snow Park was the first - and only - Wanaka skifield to introduce night skiing and riding, which had proved popular with both tourists and locals, he said.
Night-time operations would be expanded for the 2009 season to offer more night riding and evening events, he said.
Despite a slightly later than planned opening, thanks to consistent natural snowfalls supported by a solid snow-making base, Snow Park had been able to open up more terrain features in 2008 than any other year, Mr Lee said.
Visitor numbers were slightly down on last year at the Snow Park, he said.
However, a 50% increase in accommodation occupancy rates for the on-mountain luxury apartments and bunkrooms had brought in money, with overnight visitors spending well at the resort.
"It is good to see the on-mountain facilities attracting a wider group of visitors to Snow Park. We are looking forward to the gondola development and further exciting projects ahead of us," Mr Lee said.
Treble Cone marketing manager Anna Thomas said that skifield visitors had enjoyed some fantastic skiing and riding conditions this season, particularly in August.
The weather had proved to be challenging at times and had affected snow condition and visibility.
However, late season snowfalls had ensured good coverage from top to bottom of chairlifts right until closing, she said.
Warmer spring temperatures had brought a "significant" drop in demand for winter-related pursuits as other recreational activities took precedence over skiing, despite recent late-season snowfalls and good conditions, Mrs Thomas said.
Mr Lee said the Snow Park would switch focus to its summer-related operations at mountain-biking facility Dirt Park.











