Ski Mount Ruapehu
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Mount Ruapehu
Quick Facts
- Ski season: June - October
- Terrain Grades: 25% Beg. 50% Int. 25% Adv.
- Verticle Drop: 683m
- Total skiable area: 365 hectares
- Shuttles: Yes
- Equipment Hire: Yes
- Snowsport School: Yes
- Creche: Yes
New Zealand's largest ski area, with two resorts situated on either side of an active Volcano in the centre of the North Island.
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 - apres 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, cafes 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.
