Resorts Turoa
Area Profile
Rising head and shoulders above the Central North Island, Turoa boasts the largest vertical drop in Australiasia; no wonder they call Turoa "The Giant." The south facing slope gets plenty of dry powder during the season making Turoa a perfect alpine playground for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. After a day of challenging black runs, finding the secret powder stashes, and going big in the natural halfpipe, Turoa's visitors and locals head down the mountain to Ohakune to dine, relax and re-live the day's adventures.
Lodging Profile
There is no on-site lodging. A variety of lodges, hotels, motels and more are available in Ohakune (approximately 17kms away).
Services Profile
Ski school, rentals, workshops, restaurants, and gift shops.
Area Recreation Profile
Ohakune boasts 25 restaurants and bars, along with a variety of year round activities ranging from rafting to cruises.
Snowboarding Profile
There is a terrain park, halfpipe and skier/boardercross courses on site. Lessons and rentals are available.
Cross Country Profile
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Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
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Top: 2322 FT Bottom: 1600 FT Vertical Drop: 722 FT Skiable Terrain: 1236 acres Number of Runs: 0 Snow Making: 0 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 0 Capacity: 12600 |
Beginner Runs: 25% Intermediate Runs: 50% Advanced Runs: 25% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 0 na |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 0 Year Open: 2000 |
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Contact Information
Turoa
Address:Access Road off of H Ohakune, NZ-NZ, naPhone: 64-03-385-8456
Email: information@turoa.co.nz
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