Ohakune
Ohakune is the town at the southern gateway to the Tongariro National Park World Heritage Site and Mt Ruapehu's ski fields.
It is known as the aprés ski capital of the North Island, the Carrot Capital of New Zealand. It’s a great location and aptly lends itself to the phrase “where adventures begin”.
Visit http://www.ohakune.info/ for more...
It is known as the aprés ski capital of the North Island, the Carrot Capital of New Zealand. It’s a great location and aptly lends itself to the phrase “where adventures begin”.
Visit http://www.ohakune.info/ for more...
In summer Ohakune is a fantastic base for visitors wanting to experience the many outdoor activities whether it is canoeing on the Whanganui River or taking in some of the many mountain treks on Mt Ruapehu and in the national parks. A fast growing activity here is mountain biking around the Ruapehu area.
Outdoor activities abound in this region and there really is something
for everyone.
Outdoor activities abound in this region and there really is something
for everyone.
Turoa Skifield
Skiers and boarders flock to Ohakune to take in what the largest ski area in New
Zealand has to offer – Whakapapa and Turoa, then enjoy Ohakune’s varied
entertainment, restaurants and cafes.
Turoa Ski Area – once marketed as “The Giant” sits on the south-western slopes of Mt
Ruapehu and has Australasia's longest vertical descent – at 720m – and New Zealand's
highest lift, a six-seater high speed detachable that rises from Turoa’s mid-field area to 2322m.
Snow Season: early to mid-June, through to late October – early
November, 9am - 4pm Mon-Sun
Zealand has to offer – Whakapapa and Turoa, then enjoy Ohakune’s varied
entertainment, restaurants and cafes.
Turoa Ski Area – once marketed as “The Giant” sits on the south-western slopes of Mt
Ruapehu and has Australasia's longest vertical descent – at 720m – and New Zealand's
highest lift, a six-seater high speed detachable that rises from Turoa’s mid-field area to 2322m.
Snow Season: early to mid-June, through to late October – early
November, 9am - 4pm Mon-Sun
