Quick Report

Ski Area Area Status Snow Base | New Snow
SAT SUN MON TUE WED
Snow Snow Snow Cloudy Mixed
Snow Snow Snow Mixed Snow
Whakapapa
Open
65cm | 0cm new
Turoa
Open
120cm | 0cm new

Pricing information for schools & groups

Please note there are two pricing structures as outlined below: Midweek pricing and Weekend/Holiday pricing. Click here to see the 2009 school holiday calendar.

Packages Midweek outside holidays
- Students & adults inside ratio
Weekends & holidays
- Students & adults inside ratio
At all times
- Extra adults outside ratio
Discover Ski $39 $60 $76
Discover Snowboard* $39 $60 $76
Next Step Ski $46 $70 $84
Next Step Snowboard* $46 $70 $84
Explorer Ski*** $53 N/A N/A
Explorer Snowboard* *** $56 N/A N/A
Lift pass only      
All Mountain Pass $22 $38 $66.40
Lower Mountain Pass $16 $29 $50.40
Sightseeing Pass $5 $9 $16.80
Rental equipment only      
Skis/Boots/Poles $17 $23 $38
Snowboard/Boots $22 $29 $45
Wristguards $10 non return fee $10 non return fee $10 non return fee
Jacket $11 $11 $16
Pants $11 $11 $16
Helmet $5 $5 $10
Sled $10 $10 $10
Sliding mat $5 $5 $5
Lessons only      
Group lesson - Discover or Next Step $20 $34 $41/$51**
Explorer lesson*** $25 N/A N/A

Years 1-8 ratio of adults to students = 1:5
Years 9-13 ratio of adults to students = 1:8

The ratios above are set by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts and have been brought in line with the recommendations set by the Ministry of Education. They are not set as a safety requirement. The ratio applies midweek and weekends on all components (i.e. rentals, lessons and lift passes).

* Rental of wristguards is strongly recommended with all snowboard rental. These are provided free of charge to school groups but a $10 fee is charged for each pair of wristguards not returned.

** Adults outside the ratio who are having lessons should indicate whether they are Levels 1-3 ($41) or Levels 4-6 ($51).  Click here to see explanation of levels. 

*** Only students are eligible for Explorer lessons/packages and a minimum of 4 people are required. Explorer Packages are not available during weekends or school holidays.

No discounts are available on Discover or Next Step Packages during weekends or school holidays.

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