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The Central North Island is home to two largest ski fields in New Zealand: Whakapapa and Tūroa.

A landscape of golden tussock, tumbling rivers and three awe-inspiring mountains, dual World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park is an incredible place for winter snow sports.

The action centres on Mt Ruapehu, the North Island’s highest mountain. Two of its three ski areas – Whakapapa and Tūroa – are the largest in New Zealand, and boast some of the country’s longest ski runs with vast views, accessed by state-of-the-art lifts.

Whakapapa's old lava flows make great natural half-pipes and challenging terrain for intermediates and experts, while beginners can enjoy the country’s best learner slopes at Happy Valley. A freestyle terrain park completes the line up, and you can watch all the action from New Zealand’s highest café at Knoll Ridge.

Experience New Zealand’s unique Maori owned geothermal, cultural, & geothermal mud bath spa experience with erupting waters & steaming fumaroles.

Discover other North Island winter experiences on this itinerary that takes you from stunning underground cave formations to beautiful lakes, geothermal attractions and snowy peaks.

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