A new state of the art gondola is set to transform the mt ruapehu visitor experience. The mt ruapehu volcano provides the countrys largest ski fields with two expansive resorts whakapapa on the northern side and turoa on the southern slopes. In summer, ride the chairlift and gain access to a spectacular mt ruapehu walk up to the crater lake. Visit ruapehu online information service in ruapehu, new. Average season duration in new zealand is 103 days. Mt ruapehu 2016 2016 season dates 9th july until 2nd october introduction. The volcano can get hit by some pretty serious storms causing closures during the winter season but in spring its the best place in the country to be skiing. Located on the vast volcanic central plateau, and inside the majestic dual world heritage site of tongariro national park, mt ruapehu is the undisputable winter playground of new zealands north island. The ski season at whakapapa usually starts in late june and runs through the end of october. For more information on ski passes for tukino ski field please visit. Save time and money when you buy your mt ruapehu lift tickets in advance on liftopia. With that in mind, its best to not come to new zealand with assumptions but do a bit of research beforehand. Mt ruapehu receives overwhelming response on first day of season pass sale mt ruapehu 28 september 2017. Season passes for mt ruapehu are now on sale, but only for four weeks.
Weve visited tongariro national park 5 or 6 times, yet we never had the chance to get up to the trails on mt. Mt ruahpehu, whakapapa and turoa, have announced their 2020 season pass prices. Its quite simply the best value season pass in the. Mt ruapehu season pass holders are at a standoff with mother. Ski or snowboard two of nzs largest ski areas, whakapapa and turoa all winter long for action packed family fun all year. For more information on ski passes for mt ruapehu ski fields whakapapa and turoa please visit mt ruapehu ski passes tukino lift passes and season passes can be purchased at any time during the season from the ticket office at tukino. Mt ruapehu opens for ski season on friday with free lift. Ruapehu has so much to offer, new zealands largest ski areas on towering volcano mt ruapehu, two national parks, an abundance of mountain bike trails, the tongariro alpine crossing, the historic whanganui river and famous locations from international films the lord of the rings trilogy and the hobbit just to name a few. News from ruapehu alpine lifts new management the past 12 months have been a busy time at ruapehu alpine lifts ral.
Turoa is one of new zealands largest ski areas with the nations longest vertical drop at 722m. In addition to snow history, you can also view the mountains base depth by selecting it from the dropdown. Ride the countrys most advanced gondola, sky waka, high above the beautiful worldheritagelisted mountain area all year round. Mt ruapehu offers a seamless lift pass, which provides you with access to both whakapapa and turoa ski fields. A ruapehu season pass now buys skiers and snowboarders the chance to hit the slopes of the swiss alps. Ruapehu, on new zealands centre of north island, is defined by the three volcanoes that stand sentinel over a landscape of tussocked desert, rivers, lakes and thermal springs. Feb 21, 2018 a new state of the art gondola is set to transform the ruapehu visitor experience. Guests must lodge in panorama mountain resort accommodation for a minimum of 5nights. Mt ruapehu is actually new zealands largest ski resort with more than hectares of inbounds terrain between the two ski areas.
These terms and conditions apply to all ruapehu alpine lifts limited ral pass holders, including persons who hold day passes, flexi passes, season passes, life passes, night ski passes, and sightseeing passes each, a pass. Under blue skies and crisp winter conditions mt ruapehu s ski season officially opened today with hundreds of skiiers and. High on mt ruapehu lie the only glaciers in the north island. Facilities cater to all abilities from beginner skiersnowboarder to advanced. A new look ski season centred around a multi milliondollar upgrade has paid off in success for mt ruapehu. Mt ruapehu ski season still going strong into spring. Tukino offers discounts for club members, and ral season pass holders. Thousands enjoyed successful ski season on mt ruapehu. Day and season lift passes for tukino ski field, on mt ruapehu in new zealands north island. This content can be shared and edited for the purpose of promoting new zealand as. The high noon express 6 seater chairlift reaches the highest lifted point in new zealand where youll enjoy panoramic views of north island. I skied there first in 1992 and again in 1994, then more recently from 2011 to 2014, and have had all of the frustrations and joys that you describe, well, mostly within the boundaries except for one wonderful trip into black magic, the lift accessed backcountry. Get discounts with your mt ruapehu season pass in 2020.
If youre in the southern lakes in spring with 50cm base if youre lucky and the rain comes its game over for the season. Limited edition life pass returns to mt ruapehu scoop news. Ruapehu alpine lifts ral chief executive officer ross copland says,after the recent massive may snow dumps theres been lots of requests from the public around opening earlier than saturday. You will view the largest crater lake on new zealands active mt ruapehu volcano. If you have skied in europe, canada or north america, then youll find it a lot different in new zealand. Turoa provides these season pass prices directly to onthesnow or they are sourced from the ski areas website. On 29 april 2016, geonet issued a volcanic alert reporting that crater lakes temperature had risen to 40 c 104 f, up from 25 c. See more of events at mt ruapehu, whakapapa and turoa on facebook. Tukino is a club ski field, operated and maintained by club members, however it is still open to the public.
A ski season in new zealand is a pretty unique experience. There were issues of bad weather, lack of transportation for anyone without a car us, and on last years visit everything was a mess because of ongoing. Mt ruapehu tongariro national park 2020 all you need to. Winter 2017 skiers flock to mt ruapehu for opening wednesday, june 7, 2017 its official, the new zealand ski season has launched with the opening of mt ruapehus happy valley ski area a month earlier than in 2016. Mt ruapehu season pass holders can ski at tukino for discounted rates. We ended up going to whakapapa because turoa was on hold for the whole day, it. It is 23 kilometres 14 mi northeast of ohakune and 23 km 14 mi southwest of the southern shore of lake taupo, within tongariro national park. Sep 29, 2017 as winter draws to a close and spring arrives, it brings with it the end of another successful ski season on mt ruapehu. Ski field fun can cost big bucks unless you fork out first. Theres heaps to look forward to this winter at turoa. New gondola for whakapapa at mt ruapehu new zealand. Ruapehu is home to new zealands largest ski resort, incorporating two ski fields whakapapa and turoa. We probably wont be able to sort any of them but at least we wont.
Oct 23, 2016 mean snowboard day trip up to ruapehu with my dowgs aiden bycroft and niklas meindl. New zealands largest ski area is centrally located in new zealands north island. Travel television new zealand entertainment tvnz 1, tvnz 2. Situated in the centre of new zealands north island the ski areas at mount ruapehu are easily accessible from all directions ohakune with turoa ski area in background getting to the mountain is easy, with good quality sealed roads suitable for campervans complete with stunning scenery to enjoy along the way. Most ski enthusiasts know that investing in a ski pass is often the best way to access the most runs in a season, but with so many options, it can be hard to decide which is best for you. The pass gives skiers and snowboarders unlimited access to upgraded mountain slopes for the upcoming 2002 season. Winter 2017 skiers flock to mt ruapehu for opening. The region boasts the highest lift in new zealand and the longest vertical descent in australasia. Mt ruapehu s october season pass sale is now on for the 2017 season. In some cases, ski resorts may be part of a multimountain ski pass, which will be indicated when those prices are displayed. Bryn harrison, 36, bought himself a life time ski pass for the mountain. Tukino lift passes and season passes can be purchased at any time during the season from the ticket office at tukino. The north islands major ski resorts and only glaciers are on its slopes.
Get great deals for 250 resorts like mt ruapehu when you buy in advance. Save with a multiday pass or join the whanau with a season pass for. If you hit the slopes four days or more during the season, a season pass offers you great value for money. Welcome to the official facebook page for the ruapehu region.
Season starts on 1 jun and ends on 10 nov 162 days. Athletes will be taught to trust the feelings they are given whilst pushing themselves to the limits to become the skier they aspire to be. North island secondary school ski champs at mt ruapehu with the team. The national park village has a visitor center with excellent maps and information as well. Mt ruapehu life passes back due to demand scoop news. Visit mt ruapehu in tongariro national park expedia. Buy a ruapehu 2018 season pass, ski the swiss alps nz herald.
These three volcanoes encompass tongariro national park new zealands first, and are also home to two commercial ski fields on ruapehu. Get your season pass at a discount rate by booking before the start of the wintersports season. Turoa sits on the south western slopes of mt ruapehu and is a 25 minute drive up from ohakune. Ruapehus 6 glaciers in a day ski touring new zealand. Get discounts with your mt ruapehu season pass in 2020 enjoy a discount on day passes when you visit our friends in the south island. The first dusting of snow on mt ruapehu for the 2016 skiing season. Ruapehu is a mountain created with skitouring in mind, with access, terrain and at times snow conditions that are hard to beat. While they are mere remnants of their former ice age size, they still provide some of the best skiing terrain around. Ski field opening delayed as mt ruapehu awaits snow. There are warnings all around the ski field to tell you where the lave will flow and where to get to if a lahar or lava flow is detected. With a large focus on technical free skiing, athletes will learn to create these strong fundamentals and rapidly improve their ski racing. Press release mt ruapehu ski season underway mt ruapehu, 2 june 2018.
Mt ruapehu is located within tongariro national park, about halfway between auckland and wellington, 4 to 5 hours by car. Apr 19, 2017 theres heaps to look forward to this winter at turoa. Turoa ski field on the north islands mt ruapehu is offering free skiing after great snow conditions has allowed them to stay open for longer. Click compare at the top left to see a season over season comparison of whakapapa snowfall. The mt ruapehu crater lake has got to be one of the best one day hikes you can do. Aug 05, 2011 high on mt ruapehu lie the only glaciers in the north island. This discount is only available on the sale of individual day passes. Explore whakapapa, nzs largest ski area, home to terrain for all snow lovers including. Jun 27, 2017 ruapehu is home to new zealands largest ski resort, incorporating two ski fields whakapapa and turoa. Mt ruapehu gets some of the biggest snowfalls of any field in new zealand, and therefore has the resilience to handle rain. Learn about season passes and lift ticket offerings at whakapapa mt ruapehu, including discount lift tickets for youths, seniors, students, and kids as well as possible group discounts. Enjoy a discount on day passes when you visit our friends in the south island.
Whakapapa ski resort resort and ski area overview onthesnow. Passes must be carried by the pass holder at all times while skiing, boarding or sightseeing at whakapapa and turoa ski areas. Mt ruapehu has partnered with zermatt, one of the largest ski areas in the alps, to offer. Events at mt ruapehu, whakapapa and turoa home facebook. Tens of thousands of people enjoyed the snow this winter, with amateurs, professionals, and families all venturing to national park to partake in the fun. Therefore whakapapa mt ruapehu is among the 3 ski resorts with best snow conditions in new zealand. Mean snowboard day trip up to ruapehu with my dowgs aiden bycroft and niklas meindl. This is such a great roundup of everything that is mt ruapehu.
Turoa ski field on the north islands mt ruapehu is offering free skiing after. Mt ruapehu offers best season pass price in over a decade. Mt ruapehu is an active volcano and it errupted in 1995 and 1996, when people were skiing on it. To purchase a season pass or see the latest ski pass pricing info, visit the ski resorts website directly. A third, smaller field, tukino, is located on the eastern slope of mt ruapehu. The season is generally from june to october but depends on snow and weather conditions. Only 12 hours left to get your hands on the amazing october price for our 2016 mt ruapehu season pass. Buy a ruapehu 2018 season pass, ski the swiss alps scoop. To see how much snow whakapapa got last ski season or any ski season dating back to 20092010, click the corresponding tab. Ski or snowboard two of nzs largest ski areas, whakapapa and turoa all winter. Ride the countrys most advanced gondola, sky waka, high above the beautiful worldheritagelisted mountain. We ended up going to whakapapa because turoa was on hold for the whole day, it was sick but they didnt have a.
Mount ruapehu is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the taupo volcanic zone in. If you hit the slopes four days or more during the season, a season pass. May 31, 2018 mt ruapehu is celebrating the start of winter on friday june 1 tomorrow with free skiing and snowboarding at happy valley. The latest release of mt ruapehu life passes, go on sale for a limited time only on september 19 th, and give people lifetime access to new zealands largest ski areas. Snow coverage is usually best during oktober, offering an average snow depth of 259 cm at summit elevation and 187 cm at the base.
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