More on Whakapapa Skifield, Mount Ruapehu

Beginner Terrain

The Alpine Meadow at the base of Turoa Ski Area is a wonderful little beginners' area. It has a massive 120m long carpet lift. If you haven't seen one of these before it's basically like a conveyer belt or travelator over the snow - you just stand on it and it takes you smoothly and easily up the slope.

The Alpine Meadow is right next to the Alpine Chalet where you'll find good coffee, meals, snacks or even a well deserved cold beer after you're done on the slopes. And, for the littlies in the family, there's a toboganning area right alongside the Alpine Meadow too!

Childcare

Turoa Yeti Kids' Centre is a fully licensed childcare facility for children 2-5 years. The youngest members of your family will have a fun-filled day at the snow and can even learn to ski while you enjoy skiing or riding the slopes at Turoa. Services are presently available Thursday-Monday only as our hardworking educator needs an odd day off. If you know of any qualified Early Childhood Educators that want to join our team, we would love to talk to them as this will allow us to run a 7 day service.

Accommodation

Close to Turoa Ski Area is Ohakune with lots of choices. 

Our Location

View Larger Map