Passholders can upload a new photo, check their address, sign liability waivers and register for resort charge smart pass. Mt ruapehu offers best season pass price in over a decade. On the flanks of mt ruapehu, whakapapa and turoa ski resorts boast some of the countrys biggest ski runs featuring natural halfpipes, chutes and sweeping glaciers, accessed by stateoftheart lifts. Unfortunately the national chair is now out of commission. Located on the edge of tongariro national park, tongariro suites offers premium boutique accommodation. In 2020, pass holders can enjoy the following onmountain benefits. Whakapapa has terrain for all ability types and is accompanied by amazing views. A midweek season pass provides access to either turoa or whakapapa ski area. Whakapapa ski area is a great resort for families, beginners and the more adventurous skier or snowboarder. We waited weeks for a good weather window and it finally arrived after a week long cold snap across new zealand. Sep 29, 2017 the official close of the ski season is october 23rd, but may continue on longer if the snow keeps coming. Season pass revenue has increased 10% in the past two years.
Ruapehu alpine lifts ral chief executive officer ross copland says,after the recent massive may snow dumps theres been lots of requests from the public around opening earlier than saturday. Oct 07, 2015 published on oct 7, 2015 mt ruapehu visit new zealand mount ruapehu, or just ruapehu, is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the taupo volcanic zone in new zealand. Mt ruapehu receives overwhelming response on first day of season pass sale mt ruapehu 28 september 2017. Mt ruapehu 2019 season pass now on sale scoop news. Season passes for mt ruapehu are now on sale, but only for four weeks. Survey supersized views while enjoying a coffee or meal in the architecturally awardwinning building. Additional guests our chalet rates are limited to 12 guests however we can arrange further beds for up to 4 more people, however all additional guests beyond the 12.
It really is a cone shaped volcano, rising from the plain, with just its foothills for. To see how much snow whakapapa got last ski season or any ski season dating back to 20092010, click the corresponding tab. The walk up to skyline ridge is fairly short with big rewards. The season at whakapapa was originally due to close on 11 october. Following on from the companys most successful life pass.
Mt ruapehu tongariro national park 2020 all you need to. Sep 08, 2015 the season extension means mt ruapehu will become the largest commercial ski area in the southern hemisphere open this long in 2015. Alaskas denali in 2015, this summer he completed the highly technical. Whakapapa ski area is a great resort for families, beginners. National park villages, blog post, download the latest issue of adventure magazine now. The lunarlike landscape features active volcanic areas, emerald crater lakes and panoramic views. Mt ruapehu, better known to lord of the rings film fans as mt doom is a must see.
From my understanding it took some damage during a particularly bad weekend a few years ago and has been unusable ever since. You may purchase 2020 annual passes and surf tags online, at park offices, and at designated retail locations beginning friday, december 6, 2019. Ruapehu country lodge is located within a 15minute drive of tongariro national park, home of the worldrenowned tongariro crossing. Click compare at the top left to see a seasonoverseason comparison of whakapapa snowfall. Mt ruapehu gets some of the biggest snowfalls of any field in new zealand, and therefore has the resilience to handle rain. A great start ensured a successful ski season on mt ruapehu. Mt ruahpehu, whakapapa and turoa, have announced their 2020 season pass prices.
After season 2014 curiosity got the better of me and i asked mt ruapehu why that was, their answer being. Visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the mountain yearround, but particularly so when it is blanketed in a thick layer of snow. Apr 26, 2015 a solution of the ruapehu whanau transformation plan the inaugural ruapehu toptown was held in march 2015, hosted by the nz army at the waiouru military training facility. Alpine sports club has two ski lodges on mt ruapehu. Learn about season passes and lift ticket offerings at whakapapa mt ruapehu, including discount lift tickets for youths, seniors, students, and kids as well as possible group discounts. How do i update my details, or submit pass photosid. Every one of our four suites has stunning mt ruapehu views. Summer camp summer camp 2018 summer camp 2017 summer camp 2016 summer camp 2015. The season extension means mt ruapehu will become the largest commercial ski area in the southern hemisphere open this long in 2015. Snow reported by whakapapa in the 2019 ski season reached 3cm 123in on wednesday 2 nd october 2019. Treat yourself to a day at a state park and enjoy beautiful ocean beaches, inland ponds, forests, rolling hills, or piedmont streams. The season got off to a fantastic start this year, with whakapapas happy valley opening a month earlier than planned. What are the requirements for season pass photos and id. Mount ruapehu is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the taupo volcanic zone in.
Mt ruapehu, the ski slope, with mt ngauruhoe aka mt doom in the background after staying with james in auckland for a couple of nights a was due to get the bus down to national park for the ski season at around 8am. It really is a cone shaped volcano, rising from the plain, with just its foothills for company. Mt ruapehu is the largest of three volcanoes rising above the rugged terrain of central plateau in the heart of the north island. Ski or snowboard two of nzs largest ski areas, whakapapa and turoa all winter long for action packed family fun all year. Often called the best oneday walk in new zealand, the tongariro alpine crossing is a strenuous 17 kilometre hike past mount ngauruhoe and over mount tongariro. Mt ruapehu ski season still going strong into spring. Explore whakapapa, nzs largest ski area, home to terrain for all snow lovers including the nations premier beginner playground happy valley or turoa, fun in its purest form on the majestic southwestern slopes of mt ruapehu all with one lift pass. Turoa skifield, on the southern side of mount ruapehu, is called the giant. The pass gives skiers and snowboarders unlimited access to upgraded mountain slopes for the upcoming 2002 season. Winter 2017 skiers flock to mt ruapehu for opening wednesday, june 7, 2017 its official, the new zealand ski season has launched with the opening of mt ruapehus happy valley ski area a month earlier than in 2016. If i buy a midweek season pass, can i use one of my buddy passes for myself, to come skiing at the weekend. If theres one thing thats been on jordans mountaineering bucket list it was camping up on the crater on mt ruapehu. The whakapapa licence to operate was renewed in december 2015, and that.
Winter 2017 skiers flock to mt ruapehu for opening. Tukino offers discounts for club members, and ral season pass holders. A brilliant beginner area, crazy volcanic features and vast views take it to the next level. Travel television new zealand entertainment tvnz 1, tvnz 2. Can i get a cheaper season pass for my young children if i buy a season pass. A short film from our most recent mt ruapehu snowboarding trip. Ashwabay season pass at partnering ski areas and receive one. Out of the central north island of new zealand rises a trio of volcanic mountains ruapehu, ngauruhoe and tongariro so sacred in the formation narrative of the maori people that the firstcomers to the island averted their gazes from the flanks of the snowcovered peaks out. Whakapapa on mount ruapehu is new zealands biggest and busiest ski fields. Click compare at the top left to see a season over season comparison of whakapapa snowfall. May 31, 2018 mt ruapehu is celebrating the start of winter on friday june 1 tomorrow with free skiing and snowboarding at happy valley. In addition to snow history, you can also view the mountains base depth by selecting it from the dropdown.
Use the page to arrange trips up to the mighty ruapehu. The early season opening is great news not only for mt ruapehu, but also the entire. The north islands major ski resorts and only glaciers are on its slopes. Yes, everyone will receive a new pass with the rfid technology embedded.
Mt ruapehu opens for ski season on friday with free lift passes. Mount ruapehu is the largest active volcano in new zealand, with an elevation of 2797m 9177ft. Eexplore what this beautiful region has to offer as the halfway point between new zealands two largest cities, you can drive inland from almost anywhere in the north island. It offers 500 hectares of skiing and another 400 hectares of back country. This will provide earlyseason snow in tennants valley, rockgarden. Mtb, run or walk some of the coolest terrain on the planet. In the summer ride the chairlifts up to the knoll ridge cafe to get quick access to several awesome walks on mt ruapehu. A ruapehu season pass now buys skiers and snowboarders the chance to hit the slopes of the swiss alps. Ruapehubulletin 8 september 2015 by ruapehu bulletin issuu. Travel television new zealand entertainment tvnz 1. This is ticket to ride mt ruapehu tour by ticket to ride group on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Mt ruapehu, the ski slope, with mt ngauruhoe aka mt doom in the background after staying with james in auckland for a couple of nights a was due to get the bus down to.
Mt ruapehu tongariro national park 2020 all you need. To update your contact details or upload your photo, id or any other documentation required for your season pass, go to our website and click on the log in button on the top right of the homepage. Mt ruapehu is celebrating the start of winter on friday june 1 tomorrow with free skiing and snowboarding at happy valley. Published on oct 7, 2015 mt ruapehu visit new zealand mount ruapehu, or just ruapehu, is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the taupo volcanic zone in new zealand. Buy a ruapehu 2018 season pass, ski the swiss alps nz herald. A solution of the ruapehu whanau transformation plan the inaugural ruapehu toptown was held in march 2015, hosted by the nz army at the waiouru military training facility. Mt ruapehu on a high after bumper season scoop news. The first state features a surprising variety of natural areas. Mt ruapehu has partnered with zermatt, one of the largest ski areas in the alps, to offer. Mt ruapehu receives overwhelming response on first day of season pass sale mt ruapehu 28. From this altitude the views are awesome, you can see across tongariro national park, mt. The ski field is operated by ruapehu ski lifts and a lift ticket also grants visitors access to neighboring resort turoa. Skifield shuttles we offer our own private shuttle service at a discounted rate of only.
Ride the countrys most advanced gondola, sky waka, high above the beautiful worldheritagelisted mountain area all year round. This chart shows the snow depth changes in whakapapa through the current ski season, compared to the previous winter. The official close of the ski season is october 23rd, but may continue on longer if the snow keeps coming. It is 23 kilometres 14 mi northeast of ohakune and 23 km 14 mi southwest of the southern shore of lake taupo, within tongariro national park. To update your contact details or upload your photo, id or any other documentation required for your season pass, go to our website and. It has a total of 550 hectares of ski area, with another 400 hectares of liftaccessible terrain. If youre in the southern lakes in spring with 50cm base if youre lucky and the rain comes its game over for the season. Day and season lift passes for tukino ski field, on mt ruapehu in new zealands north island. Travel from the top of the bruce rd direct to knoll ridge chalet in as. The season is generally from june to october but depends on snow and weather conditions. Winter camping on ruapehu stoked for saturdaystoked for. Night skiing is included on 2020 season passes and is planned to operate on. Ride whakapapas gondola up the slopes of mt ruapehu to new zealands highest cafe, perched 2020m above sea level on knoll ridge. New zealands best value season pass includes unlimited skiing at the countrys two biggest ski areas, whakapapa and turoa.
Season and life pass benefits are subject to change each year. The ruapehu bulletin is the community newspaper serving the southern ruapehu district, which includes the waimarino towns of raetihi and ohakune as well as national park village,whakapapa village and waiouru. Season passes and is available as an addon to each pass. Out of the central north island of new zealand rises a trio of volcanic mountains ruapehu, ngauruhoe and tongariro so sacred in the formation narrative of the maori people that the firstcomers to the island averted their gazes from the flanks of the snowcovered peaks out of deference. Thousands enjoyed successful ski season on mt ruapehu. Snow reported by whakapapa in the 2018 ski season reached 390cm 154in on monday 10 th.
Located on the southeastern shore of lake wakatipu, the range lives up to its name by rising sharply to create an impressive backdrop for the waters. You are permitted to download and print extracts of material or content from. The range is clearly visible from the nearby town of queenstown the highest point in the range is single cone 2319 metres. News from ruapehu alpine lifts new management the past 12 months have been a busy time at ruapehu alpine lifts ral. The rugged, unusual landscape attracts adventurers of every kind. It is a stratovolcano with three main peaks there are quite a few smaller peaks though and a central crater lake. Mount ruapehu hiking involves making your own route, as there is no trail.