Ruapehu
In September 1995 Mt Ruapehu erupted into life after 50 years of rest. The power of the eruptions capturing world-wide attention.
WebCam and Pictures
No wonder Eivins had the enviable job of maintaining the live WebCam of Mt Ruapehu during the eruptions. Just looking outside from Eivins Cafe window is an experience in itself. You can see previously taken pictures from the eruptions in our gallery WebCam here.
Information about the Mountain
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Mt Ruapehu is one of 3 close mountains in the central North Island of New Zealand (the others being Tongariro and Ngauruhoe).
It is also the highest in the North Island (2797m). It is an outdoor playground for skiers, climbers, hikers and sightseers.
Please have a look at our map of the area.
The Whakapapa skifield is on Ruapehu's slopes and includes: A visitor centre, several skifields, short to long walks and hikes.
Location 90 km from Taupo, 6 km from Whakapapa Village
Access Road Sealed, no road toll, hire chains at snowline
Board Great variety of natural terrain
Ski Some of the best off-piste in NZ
Ratings Beginner 30%, intermediate 45%, advanced 25%
New Zealand’s largest developed ski area
Within Whakapapa’s 550 ha boundary there is excellent skiing and boarding for all levels and all the amenities of an international ski area.
Happy Valley is a separate learners’ area for beginners. There are 30 groomed trails, off-piste areas for intermediates and advanced, and a tobogganing area.
Highest Point 2300 m Vertical Point 675 m Skiable Area 550 h Season Jun – Oct Lift Pass Prices Adult $83, youth under 18 $48 Season Pass Prices Adult $695, student $619, youth $400 Lifts 2 quads, 5 doubles, 4 T-bars, 1 rope tow, 2 platters Snow Making to 2000 m
Turoa
Turoa offers an excellent variety of terrain for all levels. The highest ski area in NZ, Turoa has 9 lifts, giving access to 500 ha of patrolled terrain. Features include 3 main off-piste areas and a 4 km run! The beginners’ area offers a safe environment with wide, gentle slopes.
Location 17 km from Ohakune
Access Road Sealed, no road toll, hire chains at snowline
Board 3 terrain parks
Ski Snow-filled bowls & steep chutes
Ratings Beginner 25%, intermediate 50%, advanced 25%
The Turoa skifield is on southern Ruapehu.
http://www.whakapapa.co.nz/winter/turoa-report/
Location 59 km from Turangi
Location Details 28 km from Waiouru, 305 km from Wellington, 391 km from Auckland
Access Road 14 km unsealed, 4WD only
Price Range Adult lift pass $45
Board 4WD-only alpine adventure
Ski Sheltered, sunny conditions
Ratings Beginner 35%, intermediate 30%, advanced 35%
Skiing & snowboarding without the crowds
Nestled onto the Desert Road side of Mt Ruapehu, Tukino offers adventure and lack of crowds, coupled with the friendliness and camaraderie only ever found on club-operated fields. Sheltered from prevailing winds, the field is often clear when the rest of the mountain is in cloud. Tukino is snowboard-friendly and is open to alpine climbers as well as skiers. Access is via a 4WD road off the Desert Road about 20 km north of Waiouru.
Highest Point 2000 m Vertical Point 220 m Skiable Area 19 ha Season Jul – Oct Lift 2 nutcracker rope tows Lift Pass Prices Adult $45, student $35, child $25 Package Deals Ski & accommodation packages available, see website On Field Accommodation 2 modern lodges in Tukino Village
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