Tūroa
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Lifts open: 7/8
Snow report
- Last 24h: 0.8 cm
- Last 72h: 1.3 cm
- Last 7 days: 5.9 cm
- Last 7 days: Valley 7.8cm · Mid-mountain 5.9cm · Top 7.8cm
- Season total: 78.5 cm
Ski resorts open now · Snow report
About Tūroa
A rugged volcanic playground on Mount Ruapehu defined by its dramatic lava flows, vast open basins, and raw Pacific alpine energy.
Highlights
- Volcanic moonscapes
- Spring corn snow
- High-altitude vibes
- North Island views
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1610m
- Top lift: 2316m
- Ski pistes: 19.4km
- Ski lifts: 7
- Lakes nearby: 5
- Mountain huts: 13
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Tūroa
- Today: -8 to -2 °C, snow showers, 10 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1380 m (1240 to 1620 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 7 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23 | -8 / -2 °C | snow showers | dry | 10 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | -9 / -1 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | -5 / 1 °C | snow showers | dry | 2 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | -5 / 0 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | -3 / 2 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | -5 / 1 °C | snow showers | dry | 3 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | -4 / 3 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | -3 / 2 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | -4 / 4 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | -4 / 4 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
Things to do in Tūroa
Hikes nearby — Tūroa (10)
10 curated hiking trails around Tūroa, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Round the Mountain - 05 Ohakune Mountain Road to Mangaturuturu Hut
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Round the Mountain - 04 Mangaehuehu Hut to Ohakune Mountain Road
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Round the Mountain - 03 Rangipo Hut to Mangaehuehu
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Round The Mountain Track
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Round the Mountain - 06 Mangaturuturu Hut to Whakapapaiti Hut
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Round the Mountain - 07 Whakapapaiti Hut to Whakapapa Village
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Round the Mountain - 02 Waihohono Hut to Rangipo Hut
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Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - d Mangatepopo to National Park
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Silica Rapids Walk
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Taranaki Falls Walk
Getting to Tūroa
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Wanganui Airport (WAG), 86 km away, about 1h52 by road