Why Mt Ruapehu?
Home to New Zealand’s two largest ski areas Whakapapa and Turoa, Mt Ruapehu boasts the highest lift access and the longest vertical drop in Australasia. Situated in the central region of New Zealand’s North Island, Mt Ruapehu is a picturesque semiactive volcano located in the World Heritage Tongarario National Park. Whakapapa is renowned for its first class beginner facilities and variety of terrain. Turoa with its new 6 seater express chairlift, offers an exciting snow experience for all abilities of skiers
and snowboarders.
Choose to base yourself in Ohakune, Whakapapa Village, Taupo or Turangi. All these accommodation options for Mt Ruapehu are primarily self drive. Ohakune Village is the après ski capital of the North Island with many bars and restaurants to choose from with easy access to Turoa. Whakapapa Village is quite mellow in comparison and offers some magnificent views of the National Park. Taupo is a vibrant town located on the shores of Lake Taupo with plenty of bars and restaurants. Many adventure tourism operators are based in Taupo and the town is only one hour from Mt Ruapehu. Turangi is a smaller town known for its Thermal pools and trout fishing and is 45 minutes to Whakapapa. Enjoy your holiday by combining skiing and exploring the many activities of the region such as thermal pools, bungy jumping, sky diving, horse trekking, golf, fishing, jet boating, hiking, tramping, caving, white water rafting and many other cultural activities. With Auckland a 4.5 hours drive away, Wellington a 4 hour drive away and Rotorua a 2 hour drive away the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities is endless.

Can't Find a package to suit?

We can offer any combination of nights and ski days as well as tailoring an option to suit your needs while still taking advantage of stay pay deals or earlybird discounts. If you need to add flights we can offer options from all capital cities around Australia and on most airlines. Simply fill in a quote enquiry and we can tailor a ski package to suit.