Within Whakapapa’s 550-hectare boundary there is excellent skiing and boarding for all levels. All the amenities of an international ski area. Separate learners’ area, 30 groomed trails and off-piste terrain.

Highest Point 2,300 m
Vertical Point 675 m
Skiable Area 550 h
Lift Pass Prices Adult $95, 5 – 18 years $57, children 4 and under ski free
Season Pass Prices Adult $650, youth (5 – 10) $375, super (60 – 69) $415, infants (0 – 4) & super super (70+) one $10 processing fee; no student rate
Lifts 2 quads, 5 doubles, 4 T-bars, 1 rope tow, 2 platters
Snow Making to 2,000 m
On-field Ski/Board Hire Yes
Tuition Yes
Packages Discover Snowboarding & Skiing Packages, Lift & Rental Packages
Extras Clothing, toboggan and performance rental

The highest ski area in New Zealand, Turoa has 500 hectares of patrolled terrain with three main off-piste areas, a four-kilometre run and a terrain park. The beginners’ area offers wide, gentle slopes.

Highest Point 2,322 m
Vertical Point 720 m
Skiable Area 500 ha
Longest Run 4 km
Lift Pass Prices Adult $95, 5 – 18 years $57, children 4 and under ski free
Season Pass Prices Adult $650, youth (5 – 18) $375, super (60 – 69) $415, infants (0 – 4) & super super (70+) one $10 processing fee; no student rate
Lifts 1 6-seater, 1 quad, 2 triples, 1 T-bar, 2 platters, 1 carpet lift
Groomers Yes
Snow-making To 1,950 m
On-field Ski/Board Hire Yes
Tuition Snow School
Package Deals Discover Snowboarding & Skiing Packages, Lift & Rental packages

Taranaki’s only ski area has two natural half-pipes offering great snowboarding and awesome terrain for beginner and intermediate skiers. Overnight on the mountain or head down after a day’s snow action and catch a wave at the beach!

Highest Point 1,680 m
Vertical Point 420 m
Skiable Area 59 ha
Lift Pass Prices Adult $40, student (with ID) $30, junior $25, learners’ tow $20, family pass $110
Lifts 3 rope tows, 1 T-bar
Groomers 1
Tuition By arrangement
On-field Accommodation Manganui Ski Lodge

Nestled onto the Desert Road side of Mount Ruapehu, Tukino offers adventure and lack of crowds, coupled with the friendliness and camaraderie only found on club fields. Sheltered from prevailing winds, the field is often clear when the rest of the mountain is in cloud. Tukino is snowboard-friendly and is open to alpine climbers as well as skiers. Access is via a 4WD road off the Desert Road about 20 kilometres north of Waiouru.

Highest Point 2,000 m
Vertical Point 220 m
Skiable Area 50 ha
Lift Pass Prices Adult $50, student $40, child $30
Lifts 2 nutcracker rope tows
Package Deals Ski & accommodation packages available – see website
On-field Accommodation 3 modern lodges in Tukino Village