Turoa Ski Field

Turoa Ski Area is a popular ski resort located in the central North Island of New Zealand. Turoa is situated on the southern slopes of Mount Ruapehu, one of New Zealand's most famous volcanoes, and is part of the larger Ruapehu ski area which also includes the Whakapapa ski field.

Turoa ski fields boasts a wide range of ski runs suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, with 25% beginner trails, 55% intermediate trails, and 20% advanced/expert trails. The ski area is known for its long, wide runs and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and volcanic terrain. Turoa ski fields is also known for its terrain park, which features a variety of jumps, rails, and other features for snowboarders and freestyle skiers to enjoy. Additionally, Turoa ski fields offers night skiing on Friday and Saturday nights during the winter season, which is a unique feature among New Zealand ski resorts.

The ski season at Turoa typically runs from late June to early November, with the exact opening and closing dates depending on weather and snow conditions. Turoa ski fields offers a range of facilities, equipment rentals, ski schools, and dining options. Resorts in New Zealand are not known for villages on the mountains and the quaint kiwi town of Ohakune can be found at the foot of the mountain, this town has everything you would need for a great holiday and plenty of accommodation options.

Overall, Turoa ski area is a popular destination for both locals and international visitors looking for a unique and challenging skiing and snowboarding experience in the heart of New Zealand's beautiful North Island.

Turoa Web Cam & Live Snow Cams

Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Turoa ski field. We have collected all the best views from the Turoa web cam so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort. 

If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Turoa web cam below.

Turoa Lift Tickets

Skiers and Boarders at Turoa can enjoy competitively priced access to the mountain easily through the Mt Ruapehu lift ticket system. A simple load and go system offers a seamless experience once out on the ski fields.

Turoa ski field is one of two on the mountain and customers can enjoy access to both resorts with a single lift ticket.

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Turoa Lift System

Whilst Turoa doesn’t have the largest lift system all the lifts are perfectly placed to ensure you can get around the resort easily. With a nice mix of triples, Quads and a six seater riders don’t spend long waiting in lift lines.

Bring a face mask and a good jacket as these exposed lifts can be just as challenging as the runs when the winds get blowing.

Turoa Mountain Resort Stats

Turoa Terrain Parks

Turoa is known as the terrain park mecca of the North Island, their park crew take it seriously and most of their parks are set up on the left hand side of the High Noon Express chair. Being at the top of the resort it means they normally open early in the season and close late and have plenty of snow to play with.

If not in the actual terrain park Turoa is classified as a terrain park of a resort because of the natural and unique location. Being on the south face of an active volcano this means over centuries lava flows have carved natural half pipes and bowls which offer all day fun for any free rider.

Turoa Snow

The sheer size of Mt Ruapehu and the elevation of Turoa means they get a good walloping of snow each winter season. On average the base can get to 3m at the summit of the resort and the incredible grooming team make sure they are pulling down this snow each night to cover the rest of the resort.

Because Turoa is on an exposed face of a mountain in the centre of the North Island when storms roll in, they can get stuck on the mountain. High icy winds can leave the unprotected face of the mountain and the lifts rime up which requires the incredible mountain crew to get out there and de-ice the lifts and dig them out. Whilst this can cause the mountain to close for some time it does mean that the moment the storms move on there is fresh powder waiting for you.

The good amount of snow means a longer season and the spring September days at Turoa are a great way to get out into nature and enjoy everything this incredible resort has to offer.

Where is Turoa

Sitting within the Tongariro National Park there are very few places in the world where you can ride the slopes of an active volcano in the worlds 6th National park that now holds dual UNESCO World Heritage status for both its cultural significance to the Māori people, as well as its outstanding natural features.

Rising up from the centre of the north island is Mt Ruapehu and on the southern face of the mountain is Turoa Ski Field. On the western side of the mountain the second ski resort of Whakapapa can be found and both resorts can be accessed from the same lift pass.

The resort can be found 1 hours’ drive up (weather permitting) from the local kiwi town of Ohakune. If you are coming in from overseas then chances are you will be flying into Auckland International airport and its best to rent a car and make the scenic drive down to Turoa. Visitors traditionally stay in Ohakune because most New Zealand resorts do not offer overnight accommodation at the resorts.

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