Turoa

Area Profile

Rising head and shoulders above the Central North Island, Turoa boasts the largest vertical drop in Australiasia; no wonder they call Turoa "The Giant." The south facing slope gets plenty of dry powder during the season making Turoa a perfect alpine playground for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. After a day of challenging black runs, finding the secret powder stashes, and going big in the natural halfpipe, Turoa's visitors and locals head down the mountain to Ohakune to dine, relax and re-live the day's adventures.

Lodging Profile

There is no on-site lodging. A variety of lodges, hotels, motels and more are available in Ohakune (approximately 17kms away).

Services Profile

Ski school, rentals, workshops, restaurants, and gift shops.

Area Recreation Profile

Ohakune boasts 25 restaurants and bars, along with a variety of year round activities ranging from rafting to cruises.

Snowboarding Profile

There is a terrain park, halfpipe and skier/boardercross courses on site. Lessons and rentals are available.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 8

Average Snowfall: N/A

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 25%

Intermediate Runs: 50%

Advanced Runs: 25%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 10

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: N/A

Triple Chairs: N/A

Double Chairs: N/A

Surface Lifts: N/A

Elevation

Top: 2322 ft.

Bottom: 1600 ft.

Vertical Drop: 722 ft.

Longest Run: 1.5 miles

Skiable Terrain: 1236 acres

Snow Making: N/A