Turoa
Waiouru, Manawatu-WanganuiTuroa is a ski resort in Waiouru, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ. It has 3 km of pistes, 3 lifts, elevation up to 1636 m. Slopes break down into 3 km beginner, 0 km intermediate, 0 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Tūroa Ski Area for a combined 19 km ski area.
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Slopes
3.1 km
Lifts
3
Elevation
1249–2105 m
856 m vertical
Country
NZ Linked ski area · combined 19 km / 7 lifts
Tūroa Ski Area
Slopes by difficulty
easy 2.9 km
novice 180 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 1platter · 1magic carpet · 1
-39.30456, 175.52731
Sources: wikidata
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- TUO Taupo Airport 79 km · ~1h 57m
- WAG Wanganui Airport 85 km · ~2h 5m
- PMR Palmerston North Airport 113 km · ~2h 47m
Nearest cities
- Whanganui (49,200) 81 km
- Taupo (27,000) 84 km
- Palmerston North (90,500) 117 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Turoa have?
Turoa has 3 ski lifts — 1 chair lift, 1 platter, 1 magic carpet.
How many kilometres of slopes at Turoa?
Turoa has 3.1 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Tūroa Ski Area), the combined area totals 19 km.
What is the elevation at Turoa?
The highest lift-served point at Turoa is around 1636 m.
Where is Turoa located?
Turoa is located in Waiouru, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ.
Is Turoa connected to other ski areas?
Yes, Turoa is part of a linked ski area with Tūroa Ski Area, for a combined 19 km of pistes.
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