New Zealand Ski Resorts
Mt Ruapehu (Whakapapa and Turoa), New Zealand
NZ's largest ski area. 2 resorts sitiuated on either side of an active Volcano in the centre of New Zealand's North Island.
Snap shot
2008 Season:
14 June - 19 October 2008
Scheduled Closing Date:
Terrain Grades:
Whakapapa: 25% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 25% Advanced
Turoa: 20% Beginner, 55% Intermediate, 25% Advanced
Verticle Drop: 722m
Total Skiable Area: 1800 Hectares (900 at each resort)
Lifts:
Whakapapa: 14 lifts; Turoa: 9 lifts
Shuttles: Self Drive Only (all roads 100% sealed)
Equipment Hire: Yes
Snowsport School: Yes
Creche: Yes
Mountain Overview
The three closest villages to Mt Ruapehu are National Park Village, Whakapapa and Ohakune. The Mt Ruapehu area contains mountains, deserts, lakes, active volcanoes, rich farm land and pristine rivers, including the Whanganui River.
The parks are Dual World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park.
Village Overview
Ohakune - après ski capital of the North Island
Whakapapa Village - located within the beautiful National Park
Snow Options
Skiing; boarding; heli skiing. Back country and glacier skiing accessable from lifts (no hiking!).
Night life
If you want to sample the local nightlife, Ohakune Village is a lively choice. During the winter months, the town's bars, cafés and chalets fill with skiers and the entertainment keeps going into the wee hours.
Getting there
Fly into Auckland or Wellington. Overland to Mt Ruapehu.
New developments in 2008
Brand New Kids Centre at Turoa
Map of Mt Ruapehu Ski Area
Mt Ruapehu Ski Cam
Mt Ruapehu Ski Resort - Ski Packages
The Alpine Skotel is a Whakapapa icon and has a broad range of accommodation styles to choose from. The self contained alpine cabins are perfect for families
INCLUDES Return airfare, 7 nights at Alpine Skotel in a Cabin for 4, 7 days car hire & 6 day liftpass including 1 FREE day
BONUS Stay 7 nights for the price of 6
The Peaks is an affordable comfortable property just 900m from Ohakune Town Centre. Relax in the two heated outdoor spa pools.
INCLUDES Return airfare, 7 nights at The Peaks in a Studio Apartment, 7 days car hire & 6 day liftpass including 1 day FREE
BONUS Stay 7 nights for the price of 6
The Rocky Mountain Chalets are a unique village style property where all of the two or three bedroom chalets are all self contained stand alone dwellings.
INCLUDES Return airfare, 7 nights at the Rocky Mountain Chalet in a 2 Bedroom Chalet for 4, 7 day car hire & 6 day liftpass including 1 day FREE
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