A Club To Suit You
With 48 clubs associated with the mountain, and each one with its own personality, you will find a club to suit you.
Club members come from all walks of life and are united by a shared passion for the mountain. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in mountain activities.
Many generations of Kiwis have passed through their doors – either as members or as a part of a school or other group – and Ruapehu’s clubs offer an unrivalled experience to be part of life on the mountain. Built and maintained by members, clubs are a place where life-long friendships and lasting memories are made.
The mountain clubs offer lodges with convivial, communal and inclusive living, where members and visitors help with a range of duties to keep the lodges running.
Why You Should Join A Club
- You will meet great people from diverse backgrounds, interests and ages to enjoy life on the mountain with.
- Clubs are not only for the winter season. They’re a great base for summer hiking and mountain biking in the local region.
- Joining a club is cost effective – most clubs have reasonable subscription and nightly rates, based on the type of accommodation offered and if meals are provided.
- Many clubs provide two meals per day (breakfast and dinner), some provide three meals, some are self-catering (i.e. bring and cook your own food), while other clubs have custodians or cooks who will cook the meals, with members helping do preparation and other tasks required to enjoy the shared meals.
- You will have an on-mountain base to enjoy those special weeks on the mountain; family ski lessons, ski development programmes, as well as club events.
- There’s always someone to enjoy the day with, to show you a new interesting place on the mountain, make suggestions about a new trick, show you that secret run, or to share a coffee with in one of the on-mountain cafes.
- Staying on the mountain means there’s no rush in the morning for parking or a mad scramble to get all your gear back into the car at the end of each day.
- Great company in the evenings and wet days over meals and games in the communal atmosphere of the club lodge – clubs are places where the whole family can make lifelong friends.
- Most clubs are family friendly and welcome family groups as members – clubs are great places for children to learn important physical and social skills.
- Clubs can be available for short term hire to accommodate schools and other educational groups, or anyone wanting to do activities or training in the mountain area.
Find out more about the 48 mountain clubs in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island of New Zealand. We’re a welcoming bunch – why not make contact today!