The team at Snowscene have complied a guide to help you have the best day for your visit to Pure Turoa Ski Field! We update this guide often with the latest information and updates regarding Pure Turoa
In this guide, we will cover:
The OHAKUNE MOUNTAIN ROAD is the Turoa access road that takes you to the base of the ski area. Although its a bit windy and narrow at parts, its fully paved and suitable for any small car, SUV, or medium-sized camper (depending on the road conditions)
If its your first time visiting Pure Turoa, we recommend reading our first timers guide on preparing for your journey and learning vital information regarding the changing road conditions and restrictions
Make sure to check the DAILY MOUNTAIN REPORT for TUROA, BEFORE YOU TRAVEL! This is paramount to making sure you can access the mountain safely. The status of road accessibility changes daily.
There are 1600 car parks at the base area of the Turoa ski field. As long as road restrictions are clear, you are fine to drive your car up to the car parks and park there for the day.
If there is snow or ice buildup from a frosty morning - or snowfall the night before, the road may become restricted to only certain vehicles. Due to the nature and length of the Turoa access road, this can often take some time to clear.
Typically, if there is a road restriction, it will mean you MUST have either a 4WD or AWD car, or a 2WD car with chains. You won’t know the road restrictions until the road report is released at 7 AM on the day. You can find this at www.pureturoa.nz
If you had planned to drive up in a 2WD car, and suddenly you are not able to due to a restriction on the road - not to fear! You can usually purchase chains from local mountain shops, such as Snowscene Ski and Board in Turangi. If you are not comfortable with driving in chains - then booking a shuttle is going to be your next best option
There is a good selection of shuttle companies that operate throughout the winter season - allowing you to easily access Turoa when road restrictions are in place.
Most people will drive to the Ohakune township, and park their car depending on where the shuttle is designated to pick them up from. Please check with the shuttle provider where they recommend you park your car for the day before you get pickup up. MOST shuttles will provide pickup from Thames st in Ohakune. The shuttle journey is 20mins. There are also shuttles that will transport you from the local mountain towns to the ski area.
We have compiled a list of all shuttle operators for you to choose from. We highly recommend booking in advance. If the weather is looking marginal for Saturdays, then we recommend you book your shuttle the Friday night before, or first thing Saturday morning when we know what the road restrictions are for that day.
There is no free shuttle services being operated by the mountain company (Pure Turoa) in 2024
Turoa Ski Field does not have any on-mountain accommodation options. Whakapapa or Tukino Ski field are the only places that offer this style of accommodation. Your best bet would be to stay in one of the local mountain towns, such as Ohakune or Turangi
Turoa, Mt Ruapehu, has a range of ski passes that allow you to access either just the beginner area or the whole mountain. They also offer sightseeing and sledding passes. For the 2024 season, Pure Turoa passes cannot be used to access the same facilities at Whakapapa
Pass Types:
Pass Restrictions
All passes need to be brought ONLINE at pureturoa.com. This is the quickest way to get them. Once you have paid for them online, you will receive a confirmation email with a QR code. Scan this code on their self-serve ticket kiosks at the base of the mountain to collect your passes
If you plan on skiing on a midweek day, remember to utilize the cheaper midweek ski pass when selecting your pass online
Season passes are typically available either near the season end, or a few months before the ski season starts. They will start out at a cheaper price, and gradually rise in price. They are a great idea for someone who is committed to skiing or boarding many days throughout the season. Plus you get amazing perks like half-price passes for friends, discounts on retail and food and discounted season passes for children. These perks and prices change seasonally, so its best to check and read the terms of the pass before you purchase. You can find information for this on Pure Turoa's website.
Turoa Day Lift Pass Prices 2024 | Weekend Price | Weekday Price |
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Adult All Mountain | $149 | $99 |
Youth (age 6 - 16) All Mountain | $89 | $69 |
Adult Beginners Area | $89 | $79 |
Youth (age age 6 - 16) Beginners Area | $59 | $49 |
Infant (age 0 - 5) | FREE | FREE |
Multiday Lift Pass Prices 2024 | Weekend Pass | Weekday Pass |
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Adult All Mountain | TBC 2024 | TBC 2024 |
Youth All Mountain | TBC 2024 | TBC 2024 |
The weather at Mt Ruapehu can change very quickly and is known for its strong winds that whip over the mountain. Always be prepared with the right gear so you are good for any situation. Even on a hot, spring day conditions can change relatively quickly. Before you go, it could be a good idea to check out 'Mt Ruapehu Essentials' Checklist to make sure you have everything packed, and double-check themetservice website for weather conditions
Lifts include:
Lessons can be brought from pureturoa.com, and will all take place in this area
The alpine meadow is situated right next to a good amount of amenities such as their main cafe, customer service center and kids ski school.
Terrain
Lifts (from the base to the highest elevation)
Turoa Sledding Lift Pass | Sat/Sun Price | Weekday Price |
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Adult Sledding (1 Hour) | $20 | $20 |
Youth Sledding (6 - 16) (1 Hour) |
$20 | $20 |
Infant Sledding (0-4) | FREE | FREE |
Family Snowplay (x2 Ad, x2 Youth) |
$N/A | $N/A |
Turoa Sightseeing Lift Pass |
Sat/Sun Price | Weekday Price |
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Adult Sightseeing |
$35 | $35 |
Youth Sightseeing (6 - 16) |
$25 | $25 |
Infant Sightseeing (0-4) |
FREE | FREE |
Have we missed anything? Please let us know of anything we can add to this list :) Happy shredding!