Turoa, New Zealand
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


