Turoa, New Zealand
Resort life
There is an abundance of local facilities in Ohakume, only 10 miles away.
Add your own recommendationEating
Food and drinking is plentiful, Clinches Cafe is the place for breakfast.
Accomodation
Accommodation is provided as cheap B&B's, inexpensive motels and pricey hotels.
Howards Lodge
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The lodge offers a broad variety of accommodation ranging from budget rooms to ensuite rooms. Daily transport to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and the 42 Traverse Mountain bike track, Rental of ski equipment, tramping boots and walking poles and mountain bikes Facilities
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National Park Backpackers
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National Park Backpackers, YHA and Climbing Hall is a purpose built backpackers located right on the doorstep of Tongariro National Park. <br>With magnificent views of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe; National Park is an outdoor junkies paradise. <br>The Backpackers is built around a challenging indoor climbing hall and has all the facilities one would expect, including transport to and from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Northern Circuit, 42 Traverse and Whakapapa ski fields when open. Facilities
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The Crossing Backpackers & Erua Lodge
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The Crossing Backpackers is a relaxed, comfortable and friendly place, ideally situated if you wish to take part in the many adventure activities for which the Tongariro National Park is famous. Facilities |
The Park Travellers' Lodge
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The Park is the newest and largest accommodation facility in the National Park and is located on the edge of the Tongariro National Park. Facilities |
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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
Snowboard Schools:
Beginner lessons inc equipment & pass $79
Private $70 per hour
Snowboard Hire:
Board, boots & lift pass $109 per day
Night Riding: :
No
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
Simple but good resort
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HALFPIPE:
Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 1
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:No
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