New Zealand
Mt Ruapehu - Turoa
Taroa Ski Area on the south-western slopes holds the tilte of Australiasia's longest vertical drop & New Zealand's highest lift.
Turoa's wide open spaces, long runs & natural half-pipes are the perfect playground for the skier or boarder who loves smooth, high-speed carving & making the most of natural freestyle terrain. It's home to an impressive 1.4km 6-seat express chairlift with the biggest uphill capacity in Australasian& 4km ski run. If you're looking for serious snow mileage out of your holiday this is the place to be! There are two lift-accessed off-piste areas offering breathtaking scenery& challenging terrain to the advanced rider. Beginners are well catered for at Turoa with the newly extended carpet lift at the self-contained Alpine Meadow beginners area. Budding skiers & boarders are spoilt for choice on the numerous mid-mountain intermediate runs.
Prices A$ for purchase prior to holiday departure
Per Adult |
Per Child |
|
| Lift & Activity Pass | $69 |
$42 |
| Ski School (Group Lessons) | From $41 |
From $41 |
| Skis, boots & poles hire | $33 |
$19 |
| Snowboard & boots hire | $39 |
$33 |
| Ski jacket or pants | $15 |
$12 |
Turoa has a multitude of differant areas to explore with terrain that varies from wide-open trails to natural chutes & half-pipes. Join Mt Ruapehu Mountain hosts to find all the best spots. morning and afternoon tours leave daily.
Mountain Statistics
| TUROA | |||
| From Auckland | 4 hours, 30 min |
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| From Wellington | 4 hours |
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| Terrain | beg |
int |
adv |
25% |
50% |
25% |
Facilities include: Restaurant/cafe & bars, ski & snowbaord school, ski & snowboar rental & repairs, clothing
& accessoies retail store, terrain parks, halfpipe, accident & emergency medical centre. Kid's Centre for 2-5 year olds.
