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Ruapehu - Whakapapa & Turoa |
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| Experience the thrill of skiing on an active volcano! |
Mount Ruapehu Fast Facts;
- Located on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park,
 a designated World Heritage Site
- Centrally located 3.5 hours drive north of Wellington & 340kms (4 hours drive) south of Auckland
- Daily services from both Wellington and Auckland
- Home to NZ's 2 largest ski areas
- Accommodation available on the Mountain
- The best access roads of any NZ skifield and suitable for motorhomes
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Whakapapa Skifield Fact Facts;
- 6kms of sealed road from Whakapapa Village
- Season runs approx. mid June to late October/early November (subject to weather conditions)
- 25% beginners, 50% intermediate, 25$ advanced
- NZ's largest developed ski area (2,224 acres)
- 17 lifts and 7 learner tows
- Excellent first time facilites (Happy Valley) with separate cafe, rental and teaching areas
- Purpose built creche for 2-6 year olds
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| Whakapapa Ski Area on the north-western slopes is New Zealand's largest ski area, with more than 65 trails across 1050 hectares.
 Whakapapa is home to New Zealand's premiere beginners' area. Happy Valley is a complete learner’s area that is separate to the main ski area so beginners can progress without the worry of faster skiers putting them off. It has its own cafe, rental complex and ski school meeting area. The gentle slope is long enough for you really get the hang of your new sport and there is a slow-moving chairlift that takes beginners to the top of the slope while giving them a chance to rest their legs.
There are 30 groomed trails and a huge variety of off-piste areas that intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders will love. The pinnacles backcountry area is a lift accessed double black diamond area at Whakapapa and is used for the increasingly popular Extreme Competition each September.
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Turoa Skifield Fact Facts;
- 17kms from Ohakune
- Season runs approx. July to early November (subject to weather conditions)
- 15% beginners, 65% intermediate, 20% advanced
- 7 main lifts & 4 beginner platter lifts
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Turoa Ski Area on the south-western slopes holds the title of Australasia's longest vertical drop and New Zealand's highest lift.  Like Whakapapa, the beginner area at Turoa (Alpine Meadow) is separate to the main ski area, so beginners can learn in a safe environment. However, strong skiers and boarders aren’t neglected….there is a huge variety of terrain, from open runs to gullies and cliffs. If you want to get off the groomers, Turoa has 2 lift-accessed off-piste areas that strong skiers and riders love. And if you want to turn your legs into jelly, we have a run that is 4kms long!
Over the 2006/07 summer Turoa underwent New Zealand's biggest ever ski area upgrade, with $19 million being spent on 3 major projects.
- A new 1.4km long 6-seat high-speed chairlift with padded seats and footrests was built
- The snowmaking system was tripled in size and a 55 milion litre water resevoir was created to feed future expansion of snowmaking
- The base area cafe and retail complex was doubled in size and now seats 400 people.
Please note that Ski season length and snow conditions vary from year to year. Ski product is non-refundable. |
Accommodation Specials - Mt Ruapehu & Surrounds
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| Winter Ski Indulgence at the Hilton Hotel Lake Taupo from $NZD99, per person, per night |
| Accommodation. Valid for sales & travel to 30 September 10. |
Includes:
- 1 night in a Hilton Guest Room - twin share
BONUS Stay 3 nights or more and you also receive:
- Complimentary underground secure parking
- Complimentary access to ski dry room
- Complimentary upgrade to next available room type (subject to availability)
- Complimentary bottle of wine in the room
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Hilton Guest Room Plus with lakeview
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| Skotel Alpine Resort , Mt Ruapehu- Stay 5 nights and pay for only 4! |
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| Available in Superior Rooms & Cabins, when staying 1 July to 30 Sept 2010. |
3 Star Hotel. NZ highest hotel, nestled at the foot of Mt Ruapehu in Whakapapa village only 15mins drive from the skifields. Licenced resturant, bar, spa pool & sauna, guest laundry & drying room, games room and ski hire shop.
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| Prices start from $NZD174 per night in a Superior Room. |
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Important Message for Travel in New Zealand from 1st October 2010
Please note that NZ GST is rising from 12.5% to 15% from 01 October 2010, therefore an additional 2.5% price increase may apply to our advertised rates. Please contact us for an up to date quote for all travel from 01 October 2010 onwards.
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| Powderhorn Chateau, Ohakune - Stay 7 nights , pay for only 6! |
Available in all room types when staying 1 June - 18 October 10.
3.5 Star Hotel. Located close to Turoa skifield. Combining all the facilities of a hotel with the ambience of a European alpine lodge. The Powderkeg Bar & Restaurant is famous for it's après ski & cosy log fire. *Note: Min 2 nights stay over Friday & Saturday nights.
Prices start from $NZD236 per night in a Hotel Room. |
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