Tūroa
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
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Tūroa
- Today: -6 to 0 °C, snow showers, 9 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1615 m (1310 to 2020 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 5 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9月20日(日) | -6 / 0 °C | snow showers | dry | 9 h sun |
| 9月21日(月) | -6 / 2 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| 9月22日(火) | -4 / 2 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| 9月23日(水) | -9 / -3 °C | snow showers | dry | 11 h sun |
| 9月24日(木) | -9 / -2 °C | snow showers | dry | 9 h sun |
| 9月25日(金) | -7 / 0 °C | snow showers | dry | 4 h sun |
| 9月26日(土) | -4 / 0 °C | snow | dry | 3 h sun |
| 9月27日(日) | -7 / 2 °C | snow showers | dry | 6 h sun |
| 9月28日(月) | -8 / -4 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| 9月29日(火) | -8 / 1 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 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