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See below for latest media releases.

COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions have contributed to a challenging winter season for Mt Ruapehu, like many other tourism businesses around the country.

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Skiers and boarders headed to Mt Ruapehu over the weekend to enjoy some Bluebird spring skiing.
Both Saturday and Sunday delivered sunny, clear days and both Whakapapa and Turoa were at capacity.

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Whanganui DHB advised RAL yesterday that a low risk confirmed Covid-19 case from the Auckland cluster visited Tūroa ski field on Sunday 9 August.

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Mt Ruapehu ski fields remain open during COVID-19 Level 2, but with restrictions in place.

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Mt Ruapehu’s new car park booking system was put to the test for its inaugural weekend as thousands headed up the mountain.

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Mt Ruapehu launches its online car park booking system tomorrow to alleviate lengthy queues at the busiest times of the ski season.

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The 2020 winter season has kicked off with an outstanding turn out this July school holiday's.

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Mother Nature has turned on the snow at Mt Ruapehu just in time for the school holidays.
Wednesday 1st July marks the official opening of Whakapapa for the winter 2020 season.

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RAL (Ruapehu Alpine Lifts) CEO Jono Dean has released information regarding the Bookable Parking system which will be in place at Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Areas from 11th July 2020.

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