Tūroa
Tūroa, New Zealand
Tūroa has no new snow today; the snow surface is slush. Today's forecast is light drizzle, with a high near 5°C and a low around -1°C. The resort is currently open for the season, with lifts running 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. It sits in the North Island Volcanic Plateau, with 722 m · 2,370 ft of vertical drop. The Tūroa ski season runs from July 4, 2026 to October 25, 2026.
Snow forecast
0°Ice2°Corn
4°Slush
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,600 m · 5,250 ft
- Summit · High Noon
- 2,322 m · 7,620 ft
- Vertical drop
- 722 m · 2,370 ft
- Mountain range
- North Island Volcanic Plateau
Lifts & season
- Season
- Jul 4 – Oct 25
- Lift hours
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Parking
Official Pure Tūroa Getting here & around: parking is free within walking distance of chairlifts/base; no booking; FCFS. Front row reserved for Platinum Pass holders. Accessible spaces by advance contact + mobility permit. 17 km sealed Ohakune Mountain Road (~20–25 min); check daily road updates. Platinum Season Pass upgrade guarantees priority parking at the front of the top car park all season—current season Platinum dollar amount not published as a day rate on the parking page—omit rates[].
Frequently asked
- When does Tūroa open for the season?
- Tūroa's ski season runs from July 4, 2026 to October 25, 2026.
- What are the lift hours at Tūroa?
- Lifts run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (local time). Hours can vary with weather and holidays.
- Is Tūroa open right now?
- Yes — Tūroa is currently open for the season. Check the live snow forecast above before you head out.
- Is there parking at Tūroa?
- Yes — Tūroa has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Where is Tūroa and how high is it?
- Tūroa is a ski resort in Tūroa, New Zealand, in the North Island Volcanic Plateau. Its base sits at 1,600 m · 5,250 ft, rising to a summit of 2,322 m · 7,620 ft at High Noon, giving a vertical drop of 722 m · 2,370 ft.