Tūroa Ski Area
Waiouru, Manawatu-WanganuiTūroa Ski Area is a ski resort in Waiouru, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ. It has 16 km of pistes, 4 lifts, elevation up to 1887 m. Slopes break down into 3 km beginner, 6 km intermediate, 6 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Turoa for a combined 19 km ski area.
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Slopes
15.6 km
Lifts
4
Elevation
1300–2334 m
1034 m vertical
Country
NZ Linked ski area · combined 19 km / 7 lifts
Turoa
Slopes by difficulty
advanced 6.2 km
intermediate 5.7 km
easy 2.7 km
novice 460 m
freeride 350 m
unknown 220 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 3platter · 1
-39.29987, 175.54020
Sources: osm
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- TUO Taupo Airport 78 km · ~1h 55m
- WAG Wanganui Airport 86 km · ~2h 7m
- PMR Palmerston North Airport 114 km · ~2h 47m
Nearest cities
- Whanganui (49,200) 82 km
- Taupo (27,000) 83 km
- Palmerston North (90,500) 118 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Tūroa Ski Area have?
Tūroa Ski Area has 4 ski lifts — 3 chair lift, 1 platter.
How many kilometres of slopes at Tūroa Ski Area?
Tūroa Ski Area has 15.6 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Turoa), the combined area totals 19 km.
What is the elevation at Tūroa Ski Area?
The highest lift-served point at Tūroa Ski Area is around 1887 m.
Where is Tūroa Ski Area located?
Tūroa Ski Area is located in Waiouru, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ.
Is Tūroa Ski Area connected to other ski areas?
Yes, Tūroa Ski Area is part of a linked ski area with Turoa, for a combined 19 km of pistes.
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