Tags: Ski Area.
Turoa is a large 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 but the first lifts opened in 1978.There are two beginner areas and many intermediate and advanced trails. The upper field is a mix of natural pipes steep drops fast plains and easier slopes along with several terrain parks.
