The Largest New Zealand Ski Area
Mt. Ruapehu Ski Areas
Mt. Ruapehu has brillant skiing and snowboarding, with the longest vertical drop in Australasia. Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields are located in a Dual World Heritage Area and have the highest lift access terrain in New Zealand. Whakapapa and Turoa, have a combined area of 1050 hectares, the largest skiable area in New Zealand. There is an excellent variety of terrain to suit all levels of skiers, with one run 4 kilometres long. Both ski fields feature Happy Valley and Alpine Meadow for learners, with special areas for tobogganning and tubing. The result, a remedy for one very good time!
