If youre in the southern lakes in spring with 50cm base if youre lucky and the rain comes its game over for the season. It may be april fools day but this is no joke our 2016 mt ruapehu season passes are on sale now. Mt ruapehu has partnered with zermatt, one of the largest ski areas in the alps, to offer. This is the first time turoa has hosted an adult freeride event and we are fizzing for this. A bit upsy downsy is how one local resident puts it a classic new zealand understatement to describe a road that hugs the rugged contours of the land to provide a natural roller coaster experience. Ski or snowboard two of nzs largest ski areas, whakapapa and turoa all winter long for action packed family fun all year. Mt ruapehu 2016 2016 season dates 9th july until 2nd october introduction. The wellformed track passes through mountain beech and kaikawaka forest and takes in spectacular views of mt ruapehu. They are the two largest ski fields in new zealand, with whakapapa the larger. Over 70s disappointed after missing out on free ski passes at mt ruapehu. Ride the countrys most advanced gondola, sky waka, high above the beautiful worldheritagelisted mountain area all year round.
Buying a season pass or season rentals for intermediate skiers and snowpark rats makes sense. On and offmountain benefits are only valid for the season pass holder, and are not transferrable. Buy now at for unlimited access to facilities at both ski areas all winter long. Only 12 hours left to get your hands on the amazing october price for our 2016 mt ruapehu season pass. Inside the knoll ridge chalet at the top of sky waka, you will find our pou paretetaitonga. 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. Turoa provides these season pass prices directly to onthesnow or they are sourced from the ski areas website. 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. Heres one of the carvers, hayz, with his korero about the origin stories of these mountains and this pou.
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. With a supermarket over the road, and just a short stroll to the shopping center, restaurants and cafes, it is the best place to begin or finish your forgotten world adventure, or to break your long drive between wellington and auckland. The private tukino field is on the east of the mountain. Ruapehu crater climb a new zealand gem otherworldly treasures await at the volcanic rim duration.
The ski field is operated by ruapehu ski lifts and a lift ticket also grants visitors access to neighboring resort turoa. Built on colonial bridle paths formed in the late 19th century, forgotten world highway is remote and mysterious to the extreme. Mt ruapehu season pass holders can ski at tukino for discounted rates. Ski field opening delayed as mt ruapehu awaits snow. A new look ski season centred around a multi milliondollar upgrade has paid off in success for mt ruapehu. Mt ruapehu allows visitors to experience new zealands two largest ski areas with just one lift pass. Tours begin in taumarunui, whangamomona or stratford during our summer season. First tracks season passes can only be purchased with a valid 2018 season pass. 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. 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. Mean snowboard day trip up to ruapehu with my dowgs aiden bycroft and niklas meindl.
News from ruapehu alpine lifts new management the past 12 months have been a busy time at ruapehu alpine lifts ral. This is such a great roundup of everything that is mt ruapehu. Kia ora mt ruapehu whanau, as we prepare to shut down for alert level 4 vid19. The forgotten world motel is situated in central taumarunui near to all amenities. Ruapehu lifts chief executive ross copland says an amazing amount of snowfall in may has set the industry up for a great season. Choose to tour for a half day, full day or over two exciting days as your time allows. Mt ruapehu celebrating bumper start of winter with free. Ski field fun can cost big bucks unless you fork out. Now thats the best mt ruapehu understatement ive ever heard. Railcart tours along the decommissioned railway line of the forgotten world highway. 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. Limited edition life pass returns to mt ruapehu scoop news.
Survey supersized views while enjoying a coffee or meal in the architecturally awardwinning building. Get discounts with your mt ruapehu season pass in 2020. 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. All offers are available on presentation of your valid season pass with proof of purchase confirmation email is sufficient or life pass from mt ruapehu. To purchase a season pass or see the latest ski pass pricing info, visit the ski resorts website directly.
From the national park management plan 20062016 all facilities must. Whakapapa ski area is a great resort for families, beginners and the more adventurous skier or snowboarder. We ended up going to whakapapa because turoa was on hold for the whole day, it. Enjoy a discount on day passes when you visit our friends in the south island. Dont forget to visit the schuss haus corona bar r18 at hut flat, there will be plenty of live music and events. Mt ruapehu whakapapa and turoa ski areas are home to the most natural skiing and snowboarding terrain in the country. Its free for all 2019 season pass holders and life pass holders. A ruapehu season pass now buys skiers and snowboarders the chance to hit the slopes of the swiss alps.
Mt ruapehu gets some of the biggest snowfalls of any field in new zealand, and therefore has the resilience to handle rain. At whakapapa it is available 6 july 30 september 2018 on rangatira express. For now, stay home, stay safe and enjoy this video of avalanche dog ralph. Be here for the new gondola at whakapapa from 1 june, enjoy 10% off a tonne of. In a good year, mt ruapehu has been known to stay open until november and has. Lifetime mt ruapehu lift passes are being offered for the first time in a decade. 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. With a supermarket over the road, and just a short stroll to the shopping center, restaurants and cafes, it is the best place to begin or finish your forgotten world adventure, or to break. In some cases, ski resorts may be part of a multimountain ski pass, which will be indicated when those prices are displayed.
And dont forget, both turoa and whakapapa are open to october 28, so there is tons of great spring skiing left. Buy a ruapehu 2018 season pass, ski the swiss alps nz herald. Mt ruapehu has two premier ski fields to choose from whakapapa and turoa. Nice spa, bar, restaurants and you can hear the occasional freight train at night. Mt ruapehu offers best season pass price in over a decade. The first dusting of snow on mt ruapehu for the 2016 skiing season has already landed. You get all the benefits of a full season pass with discounts on food, beverage, retail and lessons, 4 x buddy passes, discounts on summer sightseeing and a range of offmountain benefits as well. Ski field fun can cost big bucks unless you fork out first. Ride whakapapas gondola up the slopes of mt ruapehu to new zealands highest cafe, perched 2020m above sea level on knoll ridge.
Carved to represent one of the four peaks of mt ruapehu. Lost, stolen or damaged passes must be reported to ral immediately. Guests must lodge in panorama mountain resort accommodation for a minimum of 5nights. Mt ruapehu ski season still going strong into spring. Its quite simply the best value season pass in the. Forgotten world adventures shares a hospitality and history unique to new zealand. Yep, dont forget, both turoa and whakapapa are open to october 28, so there is. Mt ruapehu receives overwhelming response on first day of season pass sale mt ruapehu 28 september 2017. Subarus top weekend at turoa dates announced subaru of. We stayed 4 years at powderhorn lodge in ohakune, 2011 2014 and highly recommend it. Mt ruapehu visit new zealand mount ruapehu, or just ruapehu, is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the taupo volcanic zone in new zealand.
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