Related Regions: New Zealand, Manawatu-Wanganui, Oceania

Turoa Overview

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Turoa

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.

Elevation

Summit

7618ft
Vertical Drop

2368ft
Base

5249ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

55%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

2 MILES

Skiable Terrain

1236 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 9
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 1
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 2
Triple Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 4

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 46

Ohakune

New Zealand

Phone: 64-03-385-8456

information@turoa.co.nz

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 06/15/2013

Projected Closing Ski Season: 10/20/2013

Years Open: 13

Turoa Reviews

by casey9 27th August 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
Turoa Review

Pros: my favorite and closest N.Island skified (NZ)
Cons: weekend & school holiday crowds
by anonymous_user 24th May 2008
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 5
Turoa Review

Ive been boarding turoa pronounced "tu ro a" for the last 4 years now and it is the largest field in the north island of nz a new 6 seater high speed... [! full_review
by downunder@mountainnews.com 9th June 2007
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Turoa Review

Turoa ski area sits on the active volcano of Mt Ruapehu in the middle of New Zealand's South Island. It's a four hour drive from Auckland or Wellington airport and two hours... [! full_review
by anonymous_user 18th December 2006
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 5
Turoa Review

Been snowboarding Turoa and Whakapapa for years. Frequently hard packed days, but when it's on it's on. Don't bother with the weekends unless you go hiking. A hike to the crater is... [! full_review