Valid monday sunday, 9am 4pm throughout the planned winter operational season. Mt ruapehu, better known to lord of the rings film fans as mt doom is a must see. Mt ruapehu season pass holders can ski at tukino for discounted rates. 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. Part of this tradition included the passing of stories regarding their surroundings.
Mt ruapehu offers a seamless lift pass, which provides you with access to both whakapapa and turoa ski fields. Mt ruapehu, in new zealands central north island, was abuzz this weekend as a record number of skiiers and snowboarders headed to happy valleys opening a month earlier than in 2016. Includes night skiing at whakapapa on friday, saturday. Starts june 2020 ends 26 october 2020 why we love whakapapa. Ride the countrys most advanced gondola, sky waka, high above the beautiful worldheritagelisted mountain area all year round. Mt ruapehu is new zealands highest volcano reaching 2797m which also makes it the highest mountain in the north island. Travel television new zealand entertainment tvnz 1. Travel from the top of the bruce rd direct to knoll ridge chalet in as.
Events at mt ruapehu, whakapapa and turoa home facebook. Towering above the desert in the middle of new zealands north island, breathtaking. Mt ruapehu is celebrating the start of winter on friday june 1 tomorrow with free skiing and snowboarding at happy valley. Whakapapa is situated upon the northwestern slopes of mt. Winter 2017 skiers flock to mt ruapehu for opening.
A new look ski season centred around a multi milliondollar upgrade has paid off in success for mt ruapehu. To see how much snow whakapapa got last ski season or any ski season dating back to 20092010, click the corresponding tab. Ruapehu is a mountain created with skitouring in mind, with access, terrain and at times snow conditions that are hard to beat. 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.
Aug 11, 2016 another mint trip to mt ruapehu snowboarding and also climbed to the very top to see crater lake enjoy. Ruapehu is home to new zealands largest ski resort, incorporating two ski fields whakapapa and turoa. Mt ruapehu s october season pass sale is now on for the 2017 season. Nz family owned since 1971 many nz tour companies are australian owned. One mt ruapehu flexi lift pass give you unlimited access to both whakapapa and turoa ski areas. Turoa provides these season pass prices directly to onthesnow or they are sourced from the ski areas website. Mt ruapehu receives overwhelming response on first day of season pass sale mt ruapehu 28. Whakapapa and turoa are two of the largest ski areas in new zealand. It really is a cone shaped volcano, rising from the plain, with just its foothills for company.
The region boasts the highest lift in new zealand and the longest vertical descent in australasia. From this altitude the views are awesome, you can see across tongariro national park, mt ngauruhoe, mt tongariro and lake taupo. News from ruapehu alpine lifts new management the past 12 months have been a busy time at ruapehu alpine lifts ral. Oct 20, 2016 mt ruapehu is actually new zealands largest ski resort with more than hectares of inbounds terrain between the two ski areas. A third, smaller field, tukino, is located on the eastern slope of mt ruapehu. One day, while her husband taranaki was away, she was seduced by the masculine mount tongariro. That is a total of over 1,050 hectares of patrolled terrain with 1,800 hectares of lift accessed terrain available. The ski field is known for being the largest in new zealand and for being located atop an active volcano. We ended up going to whakapapa because turoa was on hold for the whole day, it.
Walking for those who would like to, there are lots of short walks all over the country, your guides will help. Tukino is a club ski field, operated and maintained by club members, however it is still open to the public. Colour temperature is grey with a few surface slicks and. Whakapapa has terrain for all ability types and is accompanied by amazing views. Additional guests our chalet rates are limited to 12 guests however we can arrange further beds for up to 4 more people, however all additional guests beyond the 12. After doing a season on mt ruapehu five years ago, she has returned to new zealands magic mountain.
Sometimes in winter chains are required, and in icy conditions youll need to drive appropriately. The north islands major ski resorts and only glaciers are on its slopes ruapehu, the largest active volcano in new zealand, is the highest point. 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. Tukino is a club ski field, operated and maintained by club members. As part of this, much of the surroundings that the maori found themselves in was imbibed with spirit or personality, and it was the action of. The walk up to skyline ridge is fairly short with big rewards. This infidelity was discovered by taranaki as he returned. 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. In maori story telling mount ruapehu was a female mountain and it sits beside the male mount tongariro, and was at one point wedded to mount taranaki.
High on mt ruapehu lie the only glaciers in the north island. Whakapapa is home to new zealands premier beginners area, happy valley. Mt ruapehu is the highest mountain on the north island at 2,797m. Mt ruapehu whakapapa lift ticket prices mt ruapehu whakapapa season pass prices current prices not available. An abundance of historical and natural attractions, are coupled with the ability to ski on an active volcano, making mount ruapehu one of new zealands premier alpine location. Getting to the mountain is easy, with good quality sealed roads suitable for campervans complete with stunning scenery to enjoy along the way. Mean snowboard day trip up to ruapehu with my dowgs aiden bycroft and niklas meindl. 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. Enjoy a discount on day passes when you visit our friends in the south island. The lunarlike landscape features active volcanic areas, emerald crater lakes and panoramic views. Season passes for mt ruapehu are now on sale, but only for four weeks. Check out the latest turoa season pass pricing for an adult, child, junior and senior, where applicable. With the largest lift accessed terrain, the highest lift in new zealand and the longest vertical descent in australasia, mt ruapehu provides more terrain, more choice and more freedom.
A new state of the art gondola is set to transform the mt ruapehu visitor experience. Get in touch with us and get 50% of acc approved accidents at fox physio. A ruapehu season pass now buys skiers and snowboarders the chance to hit the slopes of the swiss alps. With a large focus on technical free skiing, athletes will learn to create these strong fundamentals and rapidly improve their ski racing. 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. The two resorts, turoa and whakapapa, are on opposite sides of the mountain, which is also an active volcano complete with a 40 degree crater lake on top. Mt ruapehu, which forms part of the incredible tongariro national park is new zealands largest winter playground as well as being part of the countrys first national park and also a world heritage site.
New gondola for whakapapa at mt ruapehu new zealand. The native new zealand maori were people of an oral culture. Mt ruapehu opens for ski season on friday with free lift passes. Here, you will find huge snow filled basins, lift accessed backcountry, steep chutes, dropoffs and secret powder stashes. In some cases, ski resorts may be part of a multimountain ski pass, which will be indicated when those prices are displayed. Mt ruapehu tongariro national park 2020 all you need. It is an active stratovolcano with a single vent and crater lake. In the summer ride the chairlifts up to the knoll ridge cafe to get quick access to several awesome walks on mt ruapehu. Mt ruapehu, the ski slope, with mt ngauruhoe aka mt doom in the background after staying with james in auckland for a couple of nights a was due to get the bus down to national park for the ski season at around 8am. Get great deals for 250 resorts like mt ruapehu when you buy in advance. Mt ruapehu 2016 2016 season dates 9th july until 2nd october introduction. Ruapehu lifts chief executive ross copland says an amazing amount of snowfall in may has set the industry up for a great season. The north islands major ski resorts and only glaciers are on its slopes. It was the biggest season opening turnout in the last decade for new zealands premier beginners playground.
Mt ruapehus october season pass sale is now on for the 2017 season. The closest towns to the two commercial ski fields are listed below. Mt ruapehu tongariro national park 2020 all you need to. May 31, 2018 mt ruapehu is celebrating the start of winter on friday june 1 tomorrow with free skiing and snowboarding at happy valley. Family friendly beginner ski packages, includes rentals, passes, lessons, shuttles, chalet accommodation, breakfasts, free wifi, onsite hostdriver etc. Jun 27, 2017 ruapehu is home to new zealands largest ski resort, incorporating two ski fields whakapapa and turoa. Ski or snowboard two of nzs largest ski areas, whakapapa and turoa all winter long for action packed family fun all year. Mount ruapehu is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the taupo volcanic zone in new zealand. Towering above the desert in the middle of new zealands north island, breathtaking mount ruapehu is an active volcano with unimpeded, awe inspiring views reaching all. Familyfriendly runs on beginners slopes, heliskiing, snowboarding down. While they are mere remnants of their former ice age size, they still provide some of the best skiing terrain around. Mt ruapehu, the ski slope, with mt ngauruhoe aka mt doom in the background after staying with james in auckland for a couple of nights a was due to get the bus down to. Mt ruapehu receives overwhelming response on first day of season pass sale mt ruapehu 28 september 2017.
Located only 4 hours south of auckland, mt ruapehu is the place to go to experience what is it is like to ski or ride an active volcano. We ended up going to whakapapa because turoa was on hold for the whole day, it was sick but they didnt have a. Mt ruapehu whakapapa lift ticket discounts, deals and specials. Mt ruapehu celebrating bumper start of winter with free. Mt tongariro, ngauruhoe, and ruapehu climbs meetup. Ebba beattie has worked as a ski and snowboard instructor throughout scandinavia. New gondola for whakapapa at mt ruapehu new zealand snowsbest. Off the beaten track destinations where big coaches cant go. Want to insure yourself against the unforeseen events that could stop you from using your pass. Tukino offers discounts for club members, and ral season pass holders. Child age for the mt ruapehu flexi lift pass is 5 17 years. Life of a ski instructor on mt ruapehu, new zealands.
Mt ruapehu gets some of the biggest snowfalls of any field in new zealand, and therefore has the resilience to handle rain. Due to a heatingcooling cycle, there is a period of slow change before a cooling trend is clearly shown in the data. If youre in the southern lakes in spring with 50cm base if youre lucky and the rain comes its game over for the season. Oct 23, 2016 mean snowboard day trip up to ruapehu with my dowgs aiden bycroft and niklas meindl. Whakapapa ski area mt ruapehu new zealand ski express. From volcanic mt ruapehu on the north island to the remarkables mountain range in the south, new zealand has a variety of easily accessible ski fields to suit all ages and abilities. Save time and money when you buy your mt ruapehu lift tickets in advance on liftopia. Day and season lift passes for tukino ski field, on mt ruapehu in new zealands north island. Skifield shuttles we offer our own private shuttle service at a discounted rate of only. These three volcanoes encompass tongariro national park new zealands first, and. The pass gives skiers and snowboarders unlimited access to upgraded mountain slopes for the upcoming 2002 season. Click compare at the top left to see a seasonoverseason comparison of whakapapa snowfall. Buy a ruapehu 2018 season pass, ski the swiss alps nz herald. Often called the best oneday walk in new zealand, the tongariro alpine crossing is a strenuous 17 kilometre hike past mount ngauruhoe and over mount tongariro.
Events at mt ruapehu, whakapapa and turoa, national park, new zealand. Mt ruapehu ski season still going strong into spring. Mount ruapehu, also known simply as ruapehu, is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the taupo volcanic zone in new zealand. Just an approximate 4 hour drive from either auckland or. It is also one of the worlds most active volcanoes. If youre in the southern lakes in spring with 50cm base if youre lucky and the rain comes its. Travel television new zealand entertainment tvnz 1, tvnz 2. Mt ruapehu is actually new zealands largest ski resort with more than hectares of inbounds terrain between the two ski areas. 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. Just an approximate 4 hour drive from either auckland or wellington, mt ruapehu is your premier north island ski resort.
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