Its been a season of challenges, changes and new beginnings on mt ruapehu with an exciting summer ahead. Mt ruapehu 2016 2016 season dates 9th july until 2nd october introduction. Turoa ski field on the north islands mt ruapehu is offering free skiing. Mt ruahpehu, whakapapa and turoa, have announced their 2020 season pass prices. Ruapehus 6 glaciers in a day ski touring new zealand. It wasnt until 2016 that the remainder of the snovember season was bundled into the season pass deal. We left happy with two days up the mountain and decided not to come back for snowvember. A third, cluboperated ski field can be found on the mountains east side. Mt ruapehu offers best season pass price in over a decade. Tukino is a club ski field, operated and maintained by club members, however it is still open to the public. Three free ski days at taos ski valley new mexico purchase any of the above arapahoe basin passes here.
Kia ora mt ruapehu whanau, as we prepare to shut down for alert level 4 vid19. With a large focus on technical free skiing, athletes will learn to create these strong fundamentals and rapidly improve their ski racing. Why the sand at two dunedin bays has turned red the con job that. From the national park management plan 20062016 all facilities must. Pm turned away from cafe spike in aussie cases all blacks remarkable tale access nzs best journalism. Mt ruapehu is celebrating the start of winter on friday june 1 tomorrow with free skiing and snowboarding at happy valley. Mt ruapehu tongariro national park 2020 all you need to. In record time, the top car parks at turoa were filled up with subarus by 8. A third, smaller field, tukino, is located on the eastern slope of mt ruapehu. Click compare at the top left to see a season over season comparison of whakapapa snowfall. Mt ruapehu has partnered with zermatt, one of the largest ski areas in the alps, to offer. It is 23 kilometres northeast of ohakune and 40 kilometres southwest of. Occupying a prime spot in tongariro national park, the hotel honours the gracious gift of tribal land to the people of new zealand in 1887. Mt ruapehu whakapapa season passes more info earlybird season passes are on sale april every year for that winter.
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. Limited edition life pass returns to mt ruapehu scoop news. Mt ruapehu season passes are on sale throughout the winter season. Ruapehu alpine lifts ral, operator of whakapapa and turoa skifields is.
Sep 20, 2016 the latest release of mt ruapehu life passes, go on sale for a limited time only on september 19th, and give people lifetime access to new zealands largest ski areas. This track leads right around mount ruapehu, one of three towering volcanic cones within the tongariro national park. Mt ruapehu s october season pass sale is now on for the 2017 season. Changes, challenges and new beginnings at mt ruapehu. This is such a great roundup of everything that is mt ruapehu. Whakapapa and turoa are two of the largest ski areas in new zealand. We chose a good day to head up to mt ruapehu the top two car parks were full at turoa but the slopes and cues were empty. Shuttle buses run between the fields and you can enjoy the two resorts on the one daily season pass. Eexplore what this beautiful region has to offer as the halfway point between new zealands two largest cities, you can drive inland from almost anywhere in the north island.
Ruapehu is a mountain created with skitouring in mind, with access, terrain and at times snow conditions that are hard to beat. Lorenzs bar and cafe, gear rentals and also the latest subaru models. Ski, snowboard rental hire from us for mt ruapehu based in. The pass gives skiers and snowboarders unlimited access to upgraded mountain slopes for the upcoming 2002 season. Jun 27, 2017 ruapehu is home to new zealands largest ski resort, incorporating two ski fields whakapapa and turoa. Ski season is just around the corner in breckenridge. 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. Earlybird sale on now get your 2020 season pass at. Are you tuning your old skis after a day on the slope. Mt ruapehu is the home of some of new zealands prime skifields, whakapapa and turoa.
Buy a ruapehu 2018 season pass, ski the swiss alps nz herald. New gondola for whakapapa at mt ruapehu new zealand. In addition to snow history, you can also view the mountains base depth by selecting it from the dropdown. Mt ruapehu whakapapa lift ticket discounts, deals, coupons. Ruapehu is home to new zealands largest ski resort, incorporating two ski fields whakapapa and turoa. Mt ruapehu opens for ski season on friday with free lift passes. Mt ruapehu whakapapa lift ticket prices mt ruapehu whakapapa season pass prices current prices not available. Ride over waterfalls and ancient lava flows to take in the majestic scenery of mt ruapehu and its neighbouring volcanoes within the dual world heritage tongariro national park. Mt ruapehu, new zealand everything you need to know haka.
The north islands major ski resorts and only glaciers are on its slopes. A new state of the art gondola is set to transform the mt ruapehu visitor experience. Mount ruapehu or just ruapehu in new zealand youtube. Mt ruapehu offers a seamless lift pass, which provides you with access to both whakapapa and turoa ski fields. Mt ruapehu receives overwhelming response on first day of season pass sale mt ruapehu 28 september 2017. It really is a cone shaped volcano, rising from the plain, with just its foothills for company.
Limited edition life pass returns to mt ruapehu 20 sep 2016. Resorts added to steamboat season pass ultimate benefits. High on mt ruapehu lie the only glaciers in the north island. 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. Travel from the top of the bruce rd direct to knoll ridge chalet in as. A new look ski season centred around a multi milliondollar upgrade has paid off in success for mt ruapehu. The early season opening is thanks to mt ruapehus new snow making technology, offering skiers and snowboarders the longest scheduled winter season in new zealand. The bus is free for season, live and day ski pass holders. The snow was falling and subarus were everywhere as turoa ski field hosted another fantastic subaru top weekend on august 2223 at mt ruapehu. Hood, or, as well as seven complimentary days at hlidarfjall, iceland. Ski or snowboard two of nzs largest ski areas, whakapapa and turoa all winter long for action packed family fun all year. Copland, who took over the role in late 2016, emailed a doc. The ski field is known for being the largest in new zealand and for being located atop an active volcano. Whakapapa is situated upon the northwestern slopes of mt.
Enjoy the spectacular beauty of one of the worlds most active volcanoes. Ruapehu, on new zealand s centre of north island, is defined by the three volcanoes that stand sentinel over a landscape of tussocked desert, rivers, lakes and thermal springs. A student discount of 10% applies to our standard rates passes not included discounts to lift pass prices are at the discretion of ruapehu alpine lifts ltd. The ultimate pass offers unlimited access to winter park resort, three complimentary days at deer valley, ut. 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. Apart from the trip distance, refer directions from rotorua to mount ruapehu for road driving directions. Along the way the track passes rotokawa, an alpine tarn featuring several wetland species, tumbling cascades and a lava ridge covered in alpine herbs. But yeah, make sure you get the days to cover the cost of the season pass. Straight to the top for subarus at turoa subaru of new.
These three volcanoes encompass tongariro national park new zealand s first, and are also home to two commercial ski fields on ruapehu. Here, you will find huge snow filled basins, lift accessed backcountry, steep chutes, dropoffs and secret powder stashes. You can also find the distance from rotorua to mount ruapehu using other travel options like bus, subway, tram, train and rail. In some cases, ski resorts may be part of a multimountain ski pass, which will be indicated when those prices are displayed. Feb 21, 2018 a new state of the art gondola is set to transform the ruapehu visitor experience.
Season passes for mt ruapehu are now on sale, but only for four weeks. 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. Mt ruapehu earlybird offer page 2 snowboarding forum. An early start for subaru owners paid off, as the top car parks reserved for them started filling up from 6. A good idea and certainly more appealing since ral decided against charging season pass holders but with all the rain coming the snow will definitely take a hit and to us it doesnt seem worth the trip. Ruapehu is a mountain created with skitouring in mind, with access, terrain and at times snow conditions that are hard to beat in either island. Ski or snowboard mt ruapehu, turoa, whakapapa rent your gear. Check out the latest turoa season pass pricing for an adult, child, junior and senior, where applicable. Ruapehu hosts the two largest resorts in new zealand and your season pass will give you access to both of them. The distance between rotorua to mount ruapehu is 233 km by road. Mt ruapehu whakapapa lift ticket discounts, deals and specials. For a real bargain, buy an earlybird season pass reduced rate season passes only on sale in april every year. Its quite simply the best value season pass in the.
Ride the countrys most advanced gondola, sky waka, high above the beautiful worldheritagelisted mountain area all year round. Travel television new zealand entertainment tvnz 1, tvnz 2. A standard day touring on ruapehu might see one skinning to the summit plateau from the highest whakapapa lift, doing a run or two of the whangaehu or mangaturuturu glaciers before skiing down. Surrounded by the sacred peaks of ruapehu, ngauruhoe and tongariro, chateau tongariro hotel exudes a timeless elegance deeply rooted in new zealands heritage. Mount ruapehu, or just ruapehu, is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the taupo volcanic zone in new zealand. Aug 05, 2011 ruapehu is a mountain created with skitouring in mind, with access, terrain and at times snow conditions that are hard to beat in either island. Over 70s disappointed after missing out on free ski passes at mt ruapehu. 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. 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. To see how much snow whakapapa got last ski season or any ski season dating back to 20092010, click the corresponding tab. Whakapapa has terrain for all ability types and is accompanied by amazing views. Lifetime mt ruapehu lift passes are being offered for the first time in a decade as part of a.
Skifield company ral is trying to exert its rights on mt ruapehu. Remember you are on a mountain and weather can change very fast so even in the middle of summer be prepared to get a bit chilly. 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. While they are mere remnants of their former ice age size, they still provide some of the best skiing terrain around. I did buy season passes for ruapehu in the 2000s but boring. News from ruapehu alpine lifts new management the past 12 months have been a busy time at ruapehu alpine lifts ral. Ski or snowboard mt ruapehu, turoa, whakapapa part of the tongariro national park. Mt ruapehu is the highest mountain on the north island at 2,797m. Mt ruapehu is home to the whakapapa and turoa ski areas. Whakapapa has joined with nearby turoa ski field to become one commercial entity known as mt ruapehu the largest snow sports area in the southern hemisphere. You will view the largest crater lake on new zealands active mt ruapehu volcano. Only 12 hours left to get your hands on the amazing october price for our 2016 mt ruapehu season pass. The latest release of mt ruapehu life passes, go on sale for a limited time only on september 19th, and give people lifetime access to new zealands largest ski areas.
If youre in the southern lakes in spring with 50cm base if youre lucky and the rain comes its game over for the season. Herere our two cents on the fantastic mt ruapehu region. Whakapapa, being the largest skifield in new zealand lies one on the northern facing side, and the other on the southern. Turoa provides these season pass prices directly to onthesnow or they are sourced from the ski areas website. The early season opening is great news not only for mt ruapehu, but also the entire district. 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. 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. Rent your ski and snowboard equipment from turangi ski. Mt ruapehu is the largest active volcano in new zealand. Mother nature hasnt been overly obliging in delivering consistent and good weather this season, instead turning on storms, wind and icy conditions, but a lot of fun was still had by all on the slopes.
Mt ruapehu ski season still going strong into spring. May 31, 2018 the next ski area on mt ruapehu scheduled to open is whakapapas lower mountain on june 16, with whakapapa upper mountain following on june 30 and turoa ski area on june 29. Access the south islands largest ski area and the longest vertical in the southern alps and ski or ride to your hearts content. Youll find huge snow filled basins, steep chutes, dropoffs and secret powder stashes, as well as w.
Mt ruapehu season pass holders can ski at tukino for discounted rates. Also, there is another shuttle running from the car park 10 up to the lifts. A ruapehu season pass now buys skiers and snowboarders the chance to hit the slopes of the swiss alps. 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. The mt ruapehu crater lake has got to be one of the best one day hikes you can do. Mt ruapehu, better known to lord of the rings film fans as mt doom is a must see. Mt ruapehu gets some of the biggest snowfalls of any field in new zealand, and therefore has the resilience to handle rain. Travel television new zealand entertainment tvnz 1.