Tūroa Ski Area in Ruapehu District

Tūroa Ski Area in Ruapehu District is a sports centre (Skiing, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited) 🌐. Tūroa Ski Area is also known as Tūroa. Tūroa Ski Area is near Dome Summit Track. Ⓦ.

Land Use
winter sports
Leisure
sports centre
Operator
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited
Website
https://www.mtruapehu.com/turoa

Tourist information offices

  • Round the Mountain Track/Whakapapaiti Valley Track – approx. 7,5 km.
  • Scoria Flat – approx. 8,4 km.
  • Upper Silica Rapids Track – approx. 9,3 km.
  • Walking Tracks – approx. 10,9 km.
  • Walking Tracks – approx. 11,0 km.
  • Tama Lakes – approx. 12,1 km.
  • Makatote Viaduct – approx. 14,4 km.
  • The Engineer – approx. 16,2 km.
  • Camp life – approx. 16,3 km.

Viewpoint

  • Silica Rapids – approx. 8,8 km.
  • Edge of Lava Flow – approx. 10,8 km.
  • Lower Tama Lake – approx. 12,1 km.
  • Upper Tama Lake – approx. 13,2 km.
  • Makatote Viaduct Viewpoint – approx. 14,3 km.

Campsite

  • Mangahuia Camping Ground – approx. 14,8 km.
  • Mangawhero Campsite (wheelchair accessible, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Camp in the forest on the flanks of Mount Ruapehu; a good base for exploring Tongariro National Park. – approx. 14,9 km.
  • Discovery Lodge Tongariro – approx. 15,7 km.

Attraction

  • Mead's Wall – approx. 6,9 km.
  • Whakapapa Nature Walk – approx. 10,5 km.
  • Lahar mounds – approx. 14,5 km.
  • Debris Avalanche Mounds – approx. 14,8 km.

Restaurants

  • Giant Cafe – approx. 500 m.
  • Snowflake Cafe – approx. 1,7 km.
  • Alpine Bar & Cafe (outdoor seating) – approx. 2,3 km.

Convenience stores

  • Whakapapa Camp Store (opening hours: Holiday, Mon–Sun 8–18) – approx. 10,7 km.
Named after Te Peehi Turoa
Protected area Tongariro National Park
Located in Ruapehu District
Country New Zealand