Central Plateau Skiing and Snowboarding Recreation

Turangi Top of the Lake   (www.laketaupo.co.nz/skiing.htm)  

Turangi Ski Hire, located in Turangi, New Zealand, rents high quality skiing and snowboarding gear at reasonable prices.

Downhill Ski Club   (www.skiclub.org.nz)  

Offers skiing or snowboarding for family and single members at two lodges: National Park township and Whakapapa lodge on Ruapehu.

Pinnacle Ski Club   (www.pinnacleskiclub.org.nz)  

The Pinnacle Ski Club has two lodges, located on Mt Ruapehu on the Whakapapa ski field, and at Ohakune, near the Turoa ski field. Skiing in this area is seasonal, with snow falling between May and November and a regular season between late June and late October.

Ohakune Alpine Escape   (www.alpine-escape.co.nz)  

Escape to this warm and cosy modern chalet, located just minutes from The Junction, Ohakune's main après ski area with fantastic nightlife, restaurants and bars.

Serac Ski Club   (www.serac.org.nz)  

A family oriented ski club based on Mount Ruapehu, with two lodges, one in Ohakune and one on Whakapapa ski field.

Ossie's Chalets & Apartments   (www.ossies-ohakune.co.nz)  

Providing ski accommodation in Ohakune.

Ruapehu Cottages   (www.ruapehucottages.co.nz)  

Self-contained cottage accomodation is located in Ohakune and provides ideal access to Mount Ruapehu.

Tongariro Ski Club   (www.tongariroski.co.nz)  

A friendly ski club based on Mt Ruapehu, with excellent ski lodge facilities on both sides of the mountain.

Ben Griffin   (www.bengriffin.co.nz)  

A member of the New Zealand Men's Ski Team. This site is designed to keep you all informed on Ben's progress, results and whereabouts, giving you an insight into the world of alpine ski racing.

Ngauruhoe Ski Club   (www.ngauruhoeskiclub.org.nz)  

Active both in winter and in the non-snow seasons, the Ngauruhoe Ski Club is a social group with a mix of skiers of all ages and abilities.

Skyline Ski Club   (mysite.xtra.co.nz/~SkylineSkiClub)  

Skyline is a friendly ski club with a chalet right on the skifield at Whakapapa.

Takapuna Ski Club   (www.tscsnow.org.nz)  

A family oriented club based at Whakapapa ski field, providing a warm, friendly atmosphere for members and visitors alike.

Rangatira Alpine Sports Club   (www.rangatiraskiclub.co.nz)  

A fun, friendly ski club with warm comfortable accommodation on Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand. Out of ski season access to tramping, cycling and many other activities. Can be booked by groups of up to 36.

Boomerang Ski Club   (www.boomerangskiclub.co.nz)  

A ski club based on the Whakapapa side of Mt Ruapehu in the Iwikau Village, with a focus on maintaining a friendly, family-orientated ski club. The club has capacity to sleep 23 people, and maintains a membership of around 200.