Turoa Ski Area

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Boasting New Zealands Longest Vertical Ski Drop, Turoa is the Second largest Ski Area in NZ. It also receives the greatest snow base of any field in NZ. It is a South Facing Field that receives the worst weather of any ski area in NZ. It also suffers from Ice build up on the snow and on lifts. Damage is common in storms from ice build up.

Lifts
Two T-bars
Two Quad Chairs
Two Triple Chair
Three Platters

Terrain Park
Three Cafes
Rentals
Snow School
Ski Patrol
Large Capacity Car Parking
Transport from Ohakune

This field is owned and operated by RAL (Ruapehu Alpine Lifts) which owns and operates
Whakapapa Ski Area. One lift ticket gives access to both ski areas. It is possible to walk over the top of Mt Ruapehu and ski down to Whakapapa in under two hours.