Auckland, Snow Holidays

Long established transport company. Providing regular shuttle service from Ohakune to the skifield. Comfortable, well maintained 4x4 vehicles. Fully trained professional drivers. Lodge/Motel pickup. Snow Express have a fleet of conventional buses also. We specialize in school and social groups.

Junction Ski Shop supplies skis and boards for rent and has a large selection of top ski and board brands for sale. Their specialist ski and board technicians offer waxing to full overnight tuning.

Turoa is the highest ski area in New Zealand, but the road is fully sealed, two way, and suitable for campervans. 9 lifts gives access to 1200 acres of patrolled terrain and our longest run is 4km! Like Whakapapa, the beginner area at Turoa (Alpine Meadow), is separate to the main ski area so beginners can learn in a safe environment. However, strong skiers and boarders aren’t neglected…we have a huge variety of terrain, from open runs to gullies and cliffs. Lift passes are valid at both Whakapapa and Turoa. Turoa Yeti Kids' Centre is a fully licensed childcare facility for children 2-5 years. Children 4 years and under ski free.

Centrally located between Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields in the National Park Village, Roy Turner has an extensive range of skis and snowboards for sale and hire. They specialise in quality rentals of skis, snowboards and clothing with brands like Quiksilver, Rossignol and K2.

Turangi Ski Hire is located at the southern tip of Lake Taupo on State Highway 41. Their aim is to offer high quality equipment at a reasonable rental price. They offer concessions from the second day of hire and student discounts with student ID cards and you can hire the night before at no extra charge.

Tukino is a club ski field, operated and maintained by club members. The Tukino slopes are sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds and the field is often operating in clear weather when the rest of the mountain is blanketed in cloud. The field offers predominantly beginner and intermediate terrain and the wide slopes are crowd free, making it a great family option. Tukino offers ski lessons for anyone from beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders. Lessons are customized to take advantage of the local terrain and cater to the individual or group needs.

Whakapapa, on the north-western slopes of Mt Ruapehu, is New Zealand’s largest developed ski area. There are 30 groomed trails and a huge variety of off-piste areas which intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders will love. Happy Valley is a complete learners’ area that is separate to the main ski area so beginners can progress in a safe environment, and this area also has its own cafe, rental complex and ski school meeting area. Private or group children's lessons are available, but childcare is not. However Turoa Ski Area (nearby) provides Mt Ruapehu's on snow childcare facilities. For non-skiers who don’t want to miss out on playing in the snow they have a tobogganing and tubing area for your sliding pleasure! Lift passes are valid at both Whakapapa and Turoa.

Ohakune’s newest ski and board rental shop has top gear at excellent prices. Just 30 seconds from the junction, all skis are carving skis and snowboards have straps or step-in bindings. SLR also has quality clothing for hire. They do not carry a huge selection of children’s clothing, so check what they have in stock beforehand.

Whatever you need for skiing, from boots and clothing to skis and everything inbetween. The Ski Shed has a retail selection and a workshop for full tuning and maintenance.