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Mount Ruapehu

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Mount Ruapehu Ski Resort Guide

Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift7,546ft
Resort Height5,331ft
 Nearest AirportsWanganui and Taupo
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Mount Ruapehu

The ski area of Mount Ruapehu is at an altitude of 5,331ft.

Summary

Mount Ruapehu has direct access to 43 marked pistes, served by a total of 28 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 5,331ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 7,546ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Mount Ruapehu offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Mount Ruapehu.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Mount Ruapehu is 2 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Hamilton Face'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Mount Ruapehu?

The next notable snow forecast is 2in, expected on 29 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Mount Ruapehu Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
15
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
16
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
12
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
28

Altitudes & Slopes

Mount Ruapehu Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift7,546ft
Lowest Trail5,331ft
Resort Altitude (Mount Ruapehu)5,331ft
Max Vertical2,215ft

Ski Slope Aspects

SW

Mount Ruapehu has ski slopes facing south-west (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Mount Ruapehu
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Mount Ruapehu?

This ski resort is in Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Mount Ruapehu is Wanganui, 112 minutes drive away.

Taupo and Palmerston North airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 28 ski lifts are able to uplift 30,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 35 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Mount Ruapehu open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is Late June, and usual closing is Early Nov.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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