Ski & Snow 2022
Skiing in New Zealand and overseas, including comprehensive gear guide for all your mountain needs.
Skiing in New Zealand and overseas, including comprehensive gear guide for all your mountain needs.
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GETTING THERE<br />
Mt Ruapehu is an easy drive from the nation’s main centres of<br />
Auckland and Wellington, with Ohakune being roughly four hours’<br />
drive from either city. Taupō is the closest domestic airport, a<br />
scenic one-hour 30 drive to Whakapapa and two hours to Tūroa.<br />
Tourist hotspots of Tauranga and Rotorua are also not far away.<br />
Alternatively, Ohakune and National Park are both main stops on<br />
the Northern Explorer train journey which adds another dimension<br />
to an exciting adventure. Sit back and relax while you take in<br />
the panoramic views along the way. Ruapehu gets busier on<br />
weekends with city visitors and driving up the mountain roads can<br />
be intimidating for the inexperienced driver. Luckily there are plenty<br />
of local businesses that provide shuttle services or ride shares<br />
up to the ski field. We also encourage carpooling through the<br />
<strong>Snow</strong> Riders NZ – a free social carpooling network for skiers and<br />
snowboarders. Locally focused, there is also the great Ruapehu<br />
Rideshare Facebook group.<br />
WHERE TO STAY<br />
Ohakune is the closest town to Tūroa and has a multitude of great<br />
accommodation options for travellers. Coupled with the lively<br />
nightlife, boutique shops and a micro-brewery, Ohakune provides<br />
the quintessential ski town experience and is not to be missed.<br />
Likewise, National Park Village is the closest to Whakapapa and<br />
is not to be overlooked. Here you will find great accommodation<br />
options for the budget conscious traveller and friendly local pubs<br />
with warm fireplaces ready for après. If you feel like treating<br />
yourself the Chateau Tongariro stands at the foot of Mt Ruapehu<br />
in Whakapapa Village and offers a vibrant vintage charm to your<br />
trip. As above, Taupō is also a reasonable drive from each ski field<br />
and ‘big town’ accommodation can be readily sought there.<br />
Terrace Restaurant & Bar Open daily<br />
5 minutes from Whakapapa <strong>Ski</strong> field<br />
Backpacker to Superior Family Accommodation<br />
On-Site <strong>Ski</strong> & <strong>Snow</strong>board gear hire<br />
Skotel Alpine Resort | SkotelAlpineResort<br />
Ngauruhoe Place | Whakapapa Village, SH 48<br />
www.skotel.co.nz | info@skotel.co.nz<br />
+64 7 892 3719 | 0800 756 835
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