Turoa

Turoa (or Tūroa) is a skifield on the south western side of Mount Ruapehu, the highest mountain in the North Island of New Zealand, in Tongariro National Park. The area has been used for skiing since before the completion of the Mountain Road; however, the first commercial field was ready in 1965, but with a poor snow season did not operate. It was not until 1966 that there was adequate snow to enable operations. The rope tow and supporting buildings were owned and operated by June and John Broadbent from 1966 to 1973. Broadbent was a contractor from Auckland and also helped with the construction of the mountain road. Keen skiers took the 30 minute walk from the road end up to the ski field (Broadbent Flat) where they enjoyed the 1500 foot long rope tow and occasional night skiing. DOC offered expressions of interest for the operation of a large commercial field and lifts and facilities were opened in 1978. The facilities were owned and operated by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts from 2000, a company that also owned the nearby Whakapapa skifield, also on Mt. Ruapehu. After liquidation of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts in 2023, the field was purchased by Pure Turoa. The field has been operated by Pure Turoa since April 2024.

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