Mount Ruapehu Ski Resort Guide
Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 7,546ft |
| Resort Height | 5,331ft |
| Nearest Airports | Wanganui 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 1in, expected on 26 December.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 6,066ft | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Mount Ruapehu Ski Area
| 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
| Highest Lift | 7,546ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 5,331ft |
| Resort Altitude (Mount Ruapehu) | 5,331ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,215ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
SW
Mount Ruapehu has ski slopes facing south-west (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| 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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for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
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.
