With Turoa ski field a spectacular 20 minute drive away, Ohakune is the ultimate winter destination. In addition to offering some of the best skiing in NZ, it has a great selection of Après-ski to keep you entertained for several days of winter activities.
- NZ's longest ski season (beginning of Jul to end of Oct)
- NZ's largest lift access terrain (over 1000 hectares, 9 lifts, 4 T-bars, 2 platters & 2 magic carpets)
- Over 50 groomed trails
- NZ's highest lift elevation (2322m)
- Longest vertical run in Australasia (722m)
- One lift pass gets you access to both Turoa and Whakapapa ski areas on Mt Ruapehu
- Both ski areas lie within Tongariro World Heritage National Park
- The best spring skiing in NZ (from September on)
- Outstanding facilities for all abilities
- Great accessibility from either Auckland or Wellington airports