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One volcano, two ski fields, one gondola, 1050 hectares of terrain, & 60 kilometres of trails - Mt Ruapehu is the North Island's winter wonder playground. The dual ski fields of Turoa and Whakapapa are located in the Tongariro National Park, and are the centre of ski action on the North Island. Easily accessible, enjoy varied terrain, excellent amenities, a brilliant learner area, and even night skiing. The central location in the middle of the North Island also means easy day trips to the rest of the area, when your legs want a break! WHY CHOOSE MT RUAPEHU? Mt Ruapehu is the North Island's largest ski area, & is easily accessed from both Auckland & Wellington. Most lft passes for Mt Ruapehu can be used at either ski field, so you don't have to commit to one or the other — try them both out! With 550ha of lit-accessed & patrolled terrain, Whakapapa is New Zealand's largest ski area, & has a north-west aspect. Turoa has 500ha of terrain & a south-west aspect. Happy Valley, at Whakapapa, is an excellent beginner facility with a gentle slope for practising turning & stopping. Whakapapa also has night skiing on Friday & Saturday nights — great for laps under the lights, apres-ski, & good vibes. TERRAIN BREAKDOWN Whakapapa has a variety of terrain providing mellow slopes for first-timers, & epic chutes, drops, & bumps for the most experienced. Its highest point is 2320m, & has a vertical drop of 690m. Turoa is one of New Zealand's re ¢ a | Turoa Ski Area © worwimeruapehucom largest ski areas, with the nation’s longest vertical drop at 722m. Its highest point is 2322m & it has 22 groomed trails. CAFES & RESTAURANTS Choose from 4 cafes to refuel on Whakapapa. Award-winning Knoll Ridge Cafe is the country’s highest cafe; Lorenz's Bar & Cafe is perfect for breakfast, lunch, & afternoon tea; & legendary Schuss Haus Corona Bar boasts killer views of Mt Ngauruhoe. Happy Valley also has its own bistro, offering grab & go for the busy beginner. On Turoa you can choose from 4 venues, also: Alpine Cafe & Alpine Bar are located at the base, while Snowflake Cafe is just off the Parklane Chairlift & has the famous Snowflake burgers on the menu. Giant Cafe is the highest cafe in ‘Turoa, with daily hot-dish specials & cold beers. KIDS’ FACILITIES Both Whakapapa & Turoa offer a weekend Kids’ Academy for children aged 4-17 to ski, & for children aged 6-17 to snowboard. For more advanced kids, there's an introduction of freeride Knoll Ridge Cafe, Whakapapa Ski Area © www.mtruapehu.com AHadVNY LW ~ IS GNVTV3) & freestyle program that will have them throwing down new tricks & increasing their existing skills. There are also school holiday programs during the New Zealand July & October schoo! holidays. LOCATION Mt Ruapehu is located in the centre of the island near Lake Taupo. It's accessed easily from most North Island towns, including Wellington & Auckland. The mountain is serviced by the villages of National Park & Whakapapa. OPTIONS Ultimate Lift Pass Equipment Hire (Skis or Snowboard) Clothing Hire (Jacket & Pants) Half Day Private Lesson ‘Combo Package Level 1-6 ‘Al information on this page is to be used as a guide only.