Turoa

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Introduction

Turoa is now joined with Whakapapa creating, at 4,500 acres, New Zealands largest resort. Tutoa is covered with gullies, bowls, walls and wide slopes: the type of terrain only found on a volcano. This can vary incredibly from year to year, depending on the amount of snow cover. Because the area is so large and conditions can vary so much, it is worthwhile spending time in the bars down in Okakune, meeting the locals first hand and finding out where the current best spots are. The runs marked on the trail map are really of little more than aesthetics value. There are countless possible routes and like Whakapapa on the other side of the mountain, the fun of riding at Turoa is finding them.

New for season

more snowmaking equipment added

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: June to Nov
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 9
Chair lifts: 4
Drag lifts: 5
Max people per hour: 10,400
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 43
Total ride area: 500 hectares
Longest run: 2.5miles (4km)

Top lift: 2322m
Vertical drop: 722m
First lift: 1600m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 25%
Red runs: 50%
Black runs: 25%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes: 1 Day pass - NZ$68
5 Day pass - $275
Season $699
Lift times:9.00am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 2m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 5%

Facilities

Night Riding: : No
Snowboard Schools: Beginner lessons inc equipment & pass $79
Private $70 per hour
Snowboard Hire: Board, boots & lift pass $109 per day

Heliboarding: : Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available