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1/14 Ski slopes Tūroa – Mt. Ruapehu
The south-west facing slopes of Mt. Ruapehu offer long runs from the highest chairlift in New Zealand. The huge snowy areas extend over unique volcanic terrain. The majority of the slopes are intermediate. Beginners can find easy slopes in the lower area of Tūroa. Difficult slopes and extreme areas are distributed all over the ski resort. Lots of freeride terrain and powder snow areas complete the offering.
Runs/slopes
Total: 30 km
| Easy | 5 km |
| Intermediate | 15 km |
| Difficult | 10 km |
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
25 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities - Valley run available
Run location
- above tree line
Longest run
- Little Bowl-Why Not-Home Run · Length 4 km · Elevation difference 722 m
Most difficult run
- Snowbird · Length 0.8 km · Elevation difference 265 m
Slope tip
- Little Bowl
- Home Run
- Blue Holiday
- Lower Freeway
Snowparks
- Snow park/Fun park
- No halfpipe
Towns/villages at the ski resort (distance from town center):
Ohakune (19 km), Taupō (153 km), Turangi (103 km) Towns/villages at the ski resort more
Ohakune (19 km), Taupō (153 km), Turangi (103 km) Towns/villages at the ski resort more
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