Mount Ruapehu
With the largest lift accessed terrain and highest lift in NZ and the longest Vertical descent in Australasia, Mt Ruapehu provides MORE terrain, MORE choice and MORE freedom.
Mountain Statistics for Whakapapa & Turoa
Whakapapa
Whakapapa Ski Area on the north-western slopes of Mt Ruapehu is New Zealand’s largest ski area, with more than 65 trails across 1050 hectares.
Base Area Altitude: 1630m
Skiable Area: 550 hectares
Which side of the mountain: North-west slopes
Lifts: 7 lifts, 4 T-bars, 2 platters & 1 rope 5 lifts
Terrain: Beginner - 25% beginners , Intermediate - 50% intermediate, Advanced - 25% advanced
Season Guideline: July to late October 2012
Snowmaking: 20%
Groomed Trails: 30
Operating Hours: 9am to 4pm
Cafes: 6 including 2 licensed
Access: 6 km of sealed road from Whakapapa village
Turoa
Turoa Ski Area on the south-western slopes of Mt Ruapehu has Australasia’s longest vertical descent and New Zealand’s highest lift.
Base Area Altitude: 1630m
Skiable Area: 500 hectares
Which side of the mountain: South-west slopes
Lifts: 1 T-bar, 2 Platters & 1 carpet
Terrain: Beginners - 20% beginners, Intermediate - 55% intermediate, Advanced – 25% advanced
Season Guideline: June to late October 2012
Snowmaking: 10%
Groomed Trails: 22
Operating Hours: 9am to 4pm
Cafes: 3 including 2 licensed
Access: 17 kms of sealed road from Ohakune
*Return Mountain Transfers – From the National Park & Oakune approx NZ$30, paid direct.
Key Features
- Experience the thrill of skiing on an active volcano.
- Located on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park, a designated Dual World Heritage area.
- Virtually equal distance from Auckland or Wellington.
- Mt Ruapehu is home to the most awesome natural skiing & snowboarding terrain in the country: huge
snow filled basins, steep chutes, drop-offs and secret powder stashes. - Mt Ruapehu offers something for everyone: fantastic learners’ facilities, terrain parks for snowboarders & freeskiers of all abilities, & the best spring skiing in NZ.
- The best access roads of any NZ Skifield (2 lanes sealed all the way).
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Bonus: One Mt Ruapehu lift pass gives you access to both Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Areas.
