Winter at Tūroa

Conquer the volcano
Tūroa Ski Area, nestled on the iconic Mount Ruapehu, offers a top-tier skiing and snowboarding experience for all levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. Known for its expansive terrain, Tūroa showcases some of New Zealand’s most unique volcanic landscapes. With a thrilling 722-metre descent, visitors can explore wide open runs and exciting off-trail options. Combined with breathtaking views of Tongariro National Park, Tūroa truly delivers an unforgettable 'Authentic Alpine Adventure'.
500 Hectares of Terrain
1 x Carpet
722m Vertical Descent
2 x Pomas
2230m Highest Lift Point
4 x Licensed Cafes
4 x Chair Lifts
Retail Store & Workshop
Winter season services
Everything you need to enjoy a trip to the snow.
Ohakune mountain town
Ohakune, nestled at the foot of the Ohakune Mountain Road, is the closest town to Tūroa. With its lively atmosphere and wide range of accommodation options, it's the ideal place to stay and play off the slopes. Whether you're looking for a cosy lodge, a family-friendly motel, or a charming bed and breakfast, you'll find plenty of choices to suit your needs. The town also offers a warm, welcoming hospitality scene, a New World supermarket, indoor climbing wall, dairy, delicious bakery, gym, hot pools, a range of retail and souvenir options, an extensive children's play park (Carrot Land Adventure Park ), two legs of the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail and an isite Visitor Information Centre.

Tūroa's eateries - opening soon
Each spot has its own flavour - here's what's on offer:

Freddies
Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm
Saturday-Sunday: 7:30am-4:30pm
Located at the base

Alpine Café
Saturday: 8am-3:30pm
Sunday: 8am-3pm
Located at the base

Snowflake
Located at the top of the Parklane Chairlift

The Giant
Saturday-Sunday: 9am-3pm
Located at the top of the Giant Chairlift