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2025 UPDATED:
Make the most out of your trip to Pure Tūroa Ski Field!

The team at Snowscene have compiled a guide to help you have the best day for your visit to Pure Tūroa ski field! We update this guide often with the latest information and updates regarding Pure Tūroa Ski Field.

In this guide:


  • 📍 Welcome to Pure Turoa
  • 🧭 Know Before You Go
  • 🚗 Getting There – Road to the Snow
  • 🏨 Where to Stay & What to Bring
  • 🎟️ Ski Passes, Prices & Lessons
  • 🍔 Food, Facilities & Gear
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Visitor Types & Scenarios
  • ⚖️ Pure Turoa: Pros & Cons
  • FAQs & Quick Tips

Tūroa Day Lift Pass Prices 2025

Lift Pass Weekend Price Weekday Price
Adult All Mountain $159 $99
Youth (age 6–16) All Mountain $99 $79
Senior (65–74) All Mountain $129 $89
Infant (0–5) All Mountain FREE FREE

Multiday Lift Pass Prices 2025

Lift Pass Adult (17–64) Youth (6–16) Senior (65–74)
3-Day Flexi Pass $399 $249 $349
5-Day Flexi Pass $599 $379 $549
7-Day Flexi Pass $799 $499 $749
2-Day Consecutive Pass $299 $189 $249
5-Day Consecutive Pass $399 $239 $349
7-Day Consecutive Pass $499 $289 $449

Turoa Sledding Lift Pass

Lift Pass Sat/Sun Price Weekday Price
Sledding Pass (1 Hour) – per sled $35 $35
Infant (0–4) FREE FREE

Turoa Sightseeing Lift Pass

Lift Pass Sat/Sun Price Weekday Price
Adult Sightseeing $35 $35
Youth Sightseeing (6–16) $35 $35
Infant Sightseeing (0–4) FREE FREE

If it’s your first time—or one of your first times—skiing or boarding, here’s how we’d recommend easing into it at Pure Turoa.

Start here:

Head straight to Alpine Meadow. This is the main beginner slope and a great spot to get the hang of things in a mellow, controlled environment. No pressure, just good vibes and soft turns.

Next steps:

Once you're feeling steady and can link a few turns, your next move is over to the Wintergarden Platter or Parklane Chairlift. These lifts give access to long, cruisy runs that are perfect for building confidence. We especially recommend giving Clarry’s Track a go—it’s a gentle gradient and super fun for progressing.

Intermediate skiers and boarders – you’re in for a good time.

Warm-up runs:

If it’s been a while since your last lap, start off with a few cruisy laps through Alpine Meadow, Park Lane, or the Wintergarden Platter. These mellow trails are ideal for getting those ski or snowboard legs back under you.

Progression:

Once you're feeling good, it’s time to head up High Noon or the Giant Chairlift. These lifts unlock a range of blue and easier black runs. High Noon is a fast lift with quick laps, and trails like Vertigo or Upper Freeway (which runs right under the lift) are epic for stepping things up a notch.

If you're a confident skier or boarder, head straight for the High Noon Chairlift. From there, the real adventure begins.

Check out the outer East and West trails on the map—these offer some of the longest and most exciting terrain at Pure Turoa. You’ll find a good mix of blues and blacks, with natural bowls, steep pitches, and that epic volcanic landscape Turoa is known for. Plenty of space to pick your line and let it rip.

Head to the top of the Parklane Chair and outside Freddie’s Café — on a clear day, the views stretch right across the Central Plateau. Perfect for a scenic snap or a solid Instagram moment.

  • Night before: Collect rentals from Snowscene the afternoon before. Check weather for what to expect on the day.
  • 7:00am–8:00am: Leave Turangi/Snowscene Shop. Adjust departure time depending on where you are staying. Check for weather/vehicle road restrictions BEFORE you leave.
  • 8:30am–9:30am: Arrive at Pure Turoa, park, gear up.
  • 9:00am–10:00am: Hit Alpine Meadow or head to chairlifts. Weather dependent.
  • 11:30am or 1:00pm: Early/late lunch to avoid the main lunchtime crowds inside the cafés.
  • 2:30pm: Snack break or sightseeing ride.
  • 3:00pm–4:00pm: Final runs, start to head down before facilities close at 4PM

Typically, refunds are not offered on any Pure Turoa pass - unless specifically stated. If you have not scanned your pass, or have only used it for under an hour - you could visit Pure Turoa Customer service and try your luck

Note: Pure Turoa passes are 'undated' which means you can use your pass at any date during that season.

Things to keep in mind when parking at Pure Turoa:

  • Peak times (Weekend, School and Public Holidays): We suggest arriving to the top of the Bruce Road before 10AM - however the risk of the field reaching capacity is low
  • Weekdays and Spring: Typically you can arrive at anytime and there will be a park for you
  • There is a drop-off area near the base, typically used by shuttles and larger vehicles. Most carparks are close enough that walking is manageable for most visitors.
  • There are 3 large carparks, with carpark 1 being the closest to the base/lifts, and 3 being the farthest.

You can purchase your lift ticket either:

  • Online (excluding sledding & sightseeing): Via Pureturoa.nz. You will either need to load your pass onto an existing Pure Turoa Snow Card – or purchase a new one ($5 fee).
  • Snow Cards: You can collect new Snow Cards from one of the multiple click and collect kiosks situated at the base area of Pure Turoa on from HQ in Ohakune
  • Make sure to screenshot the QR code that comes with your pass purchase email. You will need this to click and collect your Snow Card.
  • In person: You can purchase sightseeing, sledding and any Pure Turoa pass on mountain from the customer service desk.

There’s no official public bus, but several private shuttle services operate out of Ohakune and other nearby towns.
More info here: Snowscene Shuttle Blog

Yep! The mountain is closely monitored. Eruption risk is low and there are strong safety protocols.

NO. Not anymore.

Parking is now first in – first serve, so we recommend arriving earlier rather than too late to avoid being delayed to park your car.

From what we know, you are unable to rent snow chains or snow socks. You can purchase them new however from shops like Snowscene.

Yes, you can either rent a sled at Pure Turoa and use their maintained sledding zone. Or bring your own! See our sledding section for more info.

Group lessons usually age 4+ (ski) and age 6+ (board). No children allowed in carriers on the slopes.

You cannot access the Alpine Meadow ski/snowboard snow area without a ski or snowboard pass.

Pure Turoa does offer a range of kids day activites and school holiday programs. Visit their website for options.

Baby gear like backpacks or front carriers is okay for sightseeing but not on ski trails. Strollers are not recommended, but permitted

In a nutshell, yes you can but it can be dangerous to ski out of bounds so you need to be prepared and do this at your own risk. We do often get questions regarding backcountry skiing, however we feel we are not knowledgeable enough to provide guidance on this. Your best bet would be to check out social media for North Island backcountry groups who can answer your questions. We do not rent backcountry equipment such as touring skis or avalanche kits.

Yes! However sightseeing activities may be restricted as guests will need to ride on an exposed chairlift, compared to a fully covered gondola at Whakapapa