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Turoa, New Zealand

Resort life

There is an abundance of local facilities in Ohakume, only 10 miles away.

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Eating

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


Prices
Dorm room Private room
from £17.18 from £15.75

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
Credit cards accepte * Car Parking * Self-catering Facili * No curfew * Games room * Lounge area * Internet * Pool table(s) * Safety deposit * Tours/Travel Desk * Washing machines * Wheelchair accessibl

Ratings
Overall Atmosphere Staff Location Cleanliness Facilities Fun Value
81% 74% 81% 88% 92% 87% 66% 77%

National Park Backpackers


Prices
Dorm room Private room
from £11.46 from £13.84

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
Credit cards accepte * Car Parking * Self-catering Facili * No curfew * Lounge area * Internet * 24 hour hot showers * Tours/Travel Desk * Washing machines * Wheelchair accessibl

Ratings
Overall Atmosphere Staff Location Cleanliness Facilities Fun Value
76% 68% 73% 82% 77% 83% 70% 72%

The Crossing Backpackers & Erua Lodge


Prices
Dorm room Private room
from £9.07 from £9.55

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
Credit cards accepte * Car Parking * Self-catering Facili * No curfew * Games room * Lounge area * Internet * Pool table(s) * 24 hour hot showers * Tours/Travel Desk * Washing machines * Wheelchair accessibl

The Park Travellers' Lodge


Prices
Dorm room Private room
from £16.71 from £22.91

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
Bar * Credit cards accepte * Car Parking * Self-catering Facili * No curfew * Lounge area * Internet * Restaurant * 24 hour hot showers * Tours/Travel Desk * Washing machines * Wheelchair accessibl

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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

www.mtruapehu.com
Email:info@mtruapehu.com

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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