The Mountain Clubhouses of Ruapehu

Whakapapa

The alpine lodges of Whakapapa are nestled alongside the Whakapapa ski area and they form what it’s known as Iwikau village, New Zealand’s only alpine ski village.

Explore 550ha of some of the most amazing natural terrain in the country: wide groomed trails and premier beginner facilities in winter welcome first timers, along with huge snow-filled basins, steep chutes & secret powder stash for the more advanced. There is also sightseeing available summer and winter on the 1.8km Sky Waka gondola, with views across the Central Plateau, down to the unique volcanic terrain, with marked walking tracks in summer.

There’s an indescribable enchantment in waking up right on the slopes of this majestic giant (not to mention skipping the hassle of parking on a Saturday morning…).

Turoa

Known as the carrot capital of the world, Ohakune is just a stone’s throw from the Turoa ski field operated by Pure Turoa.

Ohakune boasts a multitude of family-friendly activities and a generous hospitality offer, sporting a welcoming community atmosphere centred around the thrill of winter sports.

Ohakune creates the perfect environment for our lodge community to flourish, and a charming base for exploring the surrounding area.

Tukino

Nestled on the eastern slopes of Mt Ruapehu and accessible only via 4×4, the Tukino Skifield offers the rare combination of adventure and family time.

Tukino is a family friendly ski field with heaps of activities for everyone, and with the friendliness and camaraderie that’s only found on club-operated fields.

Tukino has 170 hectares of ski area, over 300m of vertical drop, and great conditions sheltered from the prevailing Westerly winds.