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Whakapapa & Turoa, New Zealand

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Tel: +64 7 892 3738
Fax: +64 7 892 3732
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Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
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Mount Ruapehu
New Zealand
 
 
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Overview

Whakapapa along with siter resort Turoa is the largest ski area in New Zealand under one lift pass. The resorts are situated on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu, an active Volcano, with excellent freeriding terrain.

Whakapapa has a varied terrain suitable for all levels and tastes from beginners to expert riders

Turoa offers natural half pipes and it is also equipped with a terrain park.

 

   
Vitals
   
Altitude 1630 m.
   
Winter Season

None

   
Summer Season

June - October

   
Night Riding No
   
Lifts 14
   
Heighest Lift 2300 m.
   
Lowest Lift 1630 m.
   
Skiable Area NA Km.
   
Longest Run 3.5 Km.
   
Cross Country NA Km.
   
Num. of Parks 1
   
Num. of Halfpipes 1
   
   
Getting There

By Air:

Auckland airport 
Taupo airport
Palmerston North airports

By Train:

It is possible to get a train to National Park Village, which is 12 miles away from the resort. Get the Overlander passenger train service, from Wellington-Auckland to National Park Village. (www.tranzscenic.co.nz).

By Car:

From Auckland, drive south on SH1 to Taupo and then on to Turangi arriving in Whakapapa about 4.5 hours later 

From Wellington, drive north on SH1 to Waiouru, get on Ohakune, go through National Park Village and arrive at the resort 4.5 hours later.