Whakapapa located on mt ruapehus northwest facing slopes, is home to the nations premier beginner playground. Kia ora mt ruapehu whanau, as we prepare to shut down for alert level 4 vid19. How do i update my details, or submit pass photosid. Mt ruapehu life passes back due to demand scoop news. Get great deals for 250 resorts like mt ruapehu when you buy in advance. Mt ruapehu, which forms part of the incredible tongariro national park is new zealands largest winter playground as well as being part of the countrys first national park and also a world heritage site. The ruapehu season pass when purchased at the early bird rate is the best value pass in the sthn hemisphere. Experiencing the thrill of skiing an active volcano is a must do if you are travelling to the north island of new zealand. Why isnt sledding included in my season or life pass. The trip from rangipo to mangaehuehu is an undulating traverse. Please check the mt ruapehu status report for latest conditions on your ski date. With the largest lift accessed terrain, the highest lift in new zealand and the longest vertical descent in australasia, mt ruapehu provides more terrain, more choice and more freedom. This is a fabulous ski area and offers mt ruapehu season pass.
In some cases, ski resorts may be part of a multimountain ski pass, which will be indicated when those prices are displayed. Early bird season pass price represents best value in nz. Mt ruapehu season pass holders can ski at tukino for discounted rates. Now included with life and season passes check out all the information here whakapapa ski field and happy. Looking ahead to the 2020 ski season mt ruapehu is aiming to entice more people to give snow sports a go as well as encouraging skiiers to head up the mountain during the week to avoid the crowds. To access these discounts online, you must be logged in to your profile. Mt ruapehu is celebrating the start of winter on friday june 1 tomorrow with free skiing and snowboarding at happy valley. Tahurangi 2,797 m, te heuheu 2,755 m and paretetaitonga 2,751 m. Mt ruapehu whakapapa lift ticket prices mt ruapehu whakapapa season pass prices current prices not available. Includes night skiing at whakapapa on friday, saturday.
More mt ruapehu cadetship opens career doors for locals. Camelbak ruapehu express mtb, trail runwalk event, mt ruapehu. The dual mtb runwalk event will take place saturday 22 february. Kiwirail operates scenic rail services between auckland and wellington, with stops at national park village and ohakune, and national bus operators offer daily services to. Turoa provides these season pass prices directly to onthesnow or they are sourced from the ski areas website. This is a reduced rate mt ruapehu season pass that can be bought through the mt ruapehu website. Options abound for multimountain passes to resorts that are within daytrip range of denver. Mt ruapehu whakapapa season passes more info earlybird season passes are on sale april every year for that winter. Platinum passes and associated parking passes are nontransferrable and may only be used by the person to whom they are issued. Results camelbak ruapehu express mtb, trail runwalk.
Platinum passes and associated parking passes are nontransferrable and may. If you hit the slopes four days or more during the season, a season pass offers you great value for money. Just an approximate 4 hour drive from either auckland or wellington, mt ruapehu is. By the end of 2016, a new ceo had been appointed and management were given a clear.
Hit the slopes on new zealands premier ski fields with a megapass ski pass. Season passes will now go on sale on monday 2nd april. Known for its stunning cross country terrain, the express has become a firm favourite with recreational runners, walkers and bikers who are dropped at remote start lines to journey their way back to the ohakune township. Mt ruapehus october season pass sale is now on for the 2017 season. This ticket is valid for the winter juneoctober 2020 season. Season pass revenue has increased 10% in the past two years. Its been shot at mt ruapehu, new zealand, northisland whakapapa and turoa side. Season pass holders get 10% and life and platinum pass holders get 15% off rental and group lesson items. Massive increase in visitors to mt ruapehu leads to new. Mt ruapehu is the largest active volcano in new zealand. That would seem to be fairly important, to describe what you get with the pass that pdf really needs to be more. Mt ruapehu offers a seamless lift pass, which provides you with access to both whakapapa and turoa ski fields. Such is the beauty that it was chosen for many filming scenes in the lord of the rings and hobbit trilogies including mordor and the lonely mountain.
To purchase a season pass or see the latest ski pass pricing info, visit the ski resorts website directly. Mt ruapehu 2019 lift passes ski express new zealand. Travel from the top of the bruce rd direct to knoll ridge chalet in as. Can i track how many runs or days ive skied on my pass in my online account. Regrowth in the mt ruapehu snow business is not just perception its real, says ruapehu alpine lifts chief executive ross copland. Award water college end of season for ruapehu p3 p12 lines.
Tukino is a club ski field, operated and maintained by club members, however it is still open to the public. Tukino lift passes and season passes can be purchased at any time during the season from the ticket office at tukino. Turoa customer relations, turoa plaza, the top of ohakune mountain road, turoa ski area, mt ruapehu whakapapa customer relations, whakapapa base area, top of. 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. It leaves the desertlands of rangipo, reentering the mountain beech forest on the southern flanks of mt ruapehu. Mt ruapehu opens for ski season on friday with free lift. Obviously someone has 1 october marked in their calendar.
Mt ruapehu 2020 season pass prices announced you might have seen it, the annual mt ruapehu season pass sale is on, and like last year, full credit for doing it so early. Ski or snowboard two of nzs largest ski areas, whakapapa and turoa all winter long for action packed family fun all year. 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. I thought id write up our story for the benefit of anyone else planning a similar trip. Mt ruapehu offers best season pass price in over a decade. Platinum passes and associated parking passes are nontransferrable and may only. Towering above the desert in the middle of new zealands north island, breathtaking mount ruapehu is an active volcano with unimpeded, awe inspiring views reaching all. After a tough season in 2016, which followed a downward trend in total skier days at turoa and whakapapa, there are a whole bunch of positives that show things are on the improve, says ross. Ruapehu, on new zealands centre of north island, is defined by the three volcanoes that stand sentinel over a landscape of tussocked desert, rivers, lakes and thermal springs. Discount ski passes for ruapehu, whakapapa and turoa.
The ski field was hit hard by the severe flooding last weekend, which. If you are planning on heading across from aus then aim for mid to late august to september. Ruapehu is home to new zealands largest ski resort, incorporating two ski fields whakapapa and turoa. More than 1500 ski bunnies flocked to mt ruapehu this weekend as the first chairlifts whirred into action for another season. Ruapehu bulletin 19 july 2016 1 19 july 2016, vol 34, no 1631 p. How to pick a 20162017 colorado ski pass rootsrated. First major snowfall of the year for mt ruapehu scoop news. Ruapehu is located in the centre of new zealands north island halfway between auckland and wellington both less than 4 hours drive. These days, snovember is probably more associated with the extension of the season when.
Mt ruapehu receives overwhelming response on first day of season pass sale mt ruapehu 28. A new state of the art gondola is set to transform the ruapehu visitor experience. The next mt ruapehu ski area scheduled to open is turoa on june 29, then whakapapa upper mountain following on june 30. Sure ruapehu can have inclement weather at times but if you know when to go and keep an eye on the weather its all good. This discount is only available on the sale of individual day passes. A feature of this section of track is crossing the awesome waihianoa gorge which cuts a path down the mountain into karioi forest. An abundance of historical and natural attractions, are coupled with the ability to ski on an active volcano, making mount ruapehu one of new zealands premier alpine location. The 2019 public transport shuttle service started on thursday, 4 july with daily shuttles running on a schedule from ohakune to turoa, national park village to.
Save time and money when you buy your mt ruapehu lift tickets in advance on liftopia. The north islands major ski resorts and only glaciers are on its slopes. Revenue from the supply of season passes is recognised in full from the first day of the ski season. Mt ruapehu, new zealand adventure holidays and courses. It is the highest point in the north island and includes three major peaks. A massive increase in visitors to mt ruapehu has prompted the opening of a new shuttle service to help alleviate some of the pressure this ski season. Discounts will be applied automatically for all pass holders in your cart who are entitled to them. We normally ski a week mid august in australia and in 6 days typically ski 5 of them. Ride the countrys most advanced gondola, sky waka, high above the beautiful worldheritagelisted mountain area all year round. Mt ruapehu lift pass can be redeemed at both north island ski fields.
Mt ruapehu whakapapa lift ticket discounts, deals and specials. 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. Mt ruapehu ski season still going strong into spring. More than 2,700 people headed up the mountain on opening weekend last year setting a 10 year record high and this year the mt ruapehu team is hoping to break that record.
If youre in the southern lakes in spring with 50cm base if youre lucky and the rain comes its game over for the season. Whakapapa is renowned for its expansive volcanic terrain, spectacular views of the tongariro national park, extensive beginner facilities and vibrant night skiing. Its free for all 2019 season pass holders and life pass holders. A third, smaller field, tukino, is located on the eastern slope of mt ruapehu. Mt ruapehu gets some of the biggest snowfalls of any field in new zealand, and therefore has the resilience to handle rain. Whakapapa ski resort resort and ski area overview onthesnow. These three volcanoes encompass tongariro national park new zealands first, and. Valid monday sunday, 9am 4pm throughout the planned winter operational season.