All lessons

Private lessons
Learn at your own pace and progress quickly. Private lessons are great for everyone from first timers to experts.
- Private tuition with a qualified instructor
- For first timers to advanced
- Priority lift access
- One or two students
- Lesson times and pricing vary*
- Private tuition with a qualified instructor
- For first timers to advanced
- Priority lift access
- One or two students
- Lesson times and pricing vary*
Group lessons
Share the experience and book a group lesson today.
- Lessons run daily from 10am
- Morning & afternoon options
- 1 hour 50 min ski OR snowboard lesson
- Groups based on abilities, from beginner to intermediate - see FAQ for level details
- 1 day $99 / 2 days $199
- Full day 9.45am -3pm with 45 min break
- Optional supervised lunch add-on $30
- Groups based on abilities, from beginner to intermediate - see FAQ for level details
- 1 day $99 / 2 days $199
First timer lessons & packages
Special packages and lessons for first timers
- Beginner lesson
- Ski pass to Alpine Meadow
- Rental gear included
- Day 1: same as 1-day package (rental equipment and Alpine Meadow pass)
- Day 2: Higher-level lesson + full mountain access
- Specific lessons for first-timers
- Master the basics on day 1
- For those with their own lift pass and equipment
- Specific lessons for first-timers
- Full & half day options
- Ski from age 4, snowboard from age 7
- For those with their own lift pass and equipment
Multi-day programmes
Book a private lesson for yourself (bring up to two people with you). For all ages and abilities.

Tūroa Academy weekend programme add on
Lift Pass and equipment required. Race or freeride-focused group options.
Dates: 22–26 September
Time: 9am to 3pm
Age: Ski 6–16 years Snowboard 7–16 years
Includes: Supervised lunch while on the mountain
Ability Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Group Size: 6–8 participants per group
Bonus: Closed-day activities in Ohakune keep the fun going even when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Exclusive “Academy” hoody add on.

Skill progression, fun, and adventure across five alternate weekends
Lift Pass and equipment required. Race or freeride-focused group options.
Dates: 5 Weekends starting 26 July or 2 August
Time: 9am – 3pm
Age: Ski 6–16 years Snowboard 7 - 16years
Includes: Supervised lunch while on the mountain
Ability Levels: From first-timers to advanced
Group Size: 6–8 participants per group
Bonus: Closed-day activities in Ohakune keep the fun going even when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Exclusive “Academy” hoody add on.
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Skill progression, fun, and adventure across five days of school holidays
Lift Pass and equipment required
Dates: 30 June – 4 July, 7-11 July, 22–26 September, 29 September - 3 October
Time: AM session 10am–12pm. Afternoon session 12.30pm – 2.45pm
Age: Ski 4–12 years Snowboard 7–12 years
Optional: Supervised lunch add on available
Ability Levels: From first-timers to advanced
Group Size: 6–8 children per instructor
Bonus: Closed-day activities in Ohakune keep the fun going even when the weather doesn’t cooperate

Women’s-only weekend of skiing, connection, and progression
Lift Pass &and equipment required
Dates: 30–31 August or 6–7 September
Time: 9am–12pm
Age: 18+
Includes: Hot beverage each morning. Reservation and lunch at Freddie’s
Ability Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Group Size: 4–6 participants per instructor
Bonus: Retail discounts

Skill progression, fun, and adventure across eight Sundays
Lift pass and equipment required.
Dates: 8 consecutive Sundays, from 27 July to 14 September
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Age: Ski 6–12 years; Snowboarder 7–12 years
Ability Levels: From first-timers to advanced
New for 2025: First time snowboard group age 7+
Group Size: 6–8 participants per group
Bonus: Closed-day activities in Ohakune keep the fun going even when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Exclusive “Academy” hoody add on.

Explore our instructor training programs designed for aspiring ski and snowboard instructors. The Instructor Internship, delivered by EA Ski and Snowboard Training in partnership with Tūroa Snow School, offers comprehensive NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1 & 2 focused training throughout the season from July to September. The Level 1 Exam Prep course runs over four weekends starting August 2, specially tailored for candidates aged 16 and older seeking focused exam preparation. Both programs are ideal for those committed to elevating their skills and pursuing a career in snow sports instruction.
Take the stress out of planning with our package deals
Gear rental, ski pass & lesson all wrapped into one epic snow experience.

FAQs
Check out our most frequently asked questions
- First Timer: You’ve never been on skis or a snowboard before. You’ll be focusing on the basics, and finding your feet. A first timer's package is recommended.
- Beginner: You can stop on skis or a snowboard and are ready to work on side-slipping or turning in the Beginner area. You’ll build confidence and skills as you aim to progress to green runs.
- Learner: You can control your speed and turn both ways on green runs.
- Intermediate: You’re comfortable skiing or snowboarding on green and blue runs. You’re refining your parallel turns or edge control and are eager to explore different snow conditions and terrain.
- Advanced: You’re ready to take your skills to the next level. You confidently ski or snowboard all over the mountain, explore off-piste terrain, and are interested in refining these skills or hitting the terrain park.
Our First Timers Package is the best option for your first visit. It includes everything you need to get started including your ski or snowboard rental equipment. There are 1 and 2 day options to fit your trip. Helmets and waterproof clothing can easily be added if you need these when you arrive. Helmets are included in kids First Timers Packages.
If you want kids and adults in the same lesson, you'll need to book a private lesson. Since kids and adults learn at different speeds and in different ways, we recommend our First Timers packages, where lessons are split by age for the best start..
Kids can start learning to ski in a group lesson at 4 years old and snowboard at 7 years old. Children younger than this can join private lessons.
The maximum age for kids in group lessons is 12, 13 years+ should join an adult lesson.
Kids lunch is an extra add on to kids groups lessons. Lunch runs from 12pm - 12.45pm and can be added on to any full or half day kids group lesson. The price includes lunch & supervision. This is seperate to the lesson or package price.
All lessons meet at the Snow School office at the base area. This is clearly marked with flags and is on the right hand side when you come up the stairs from the car park.
We recommend booking at least a week in advance to secure your preferred date and time. Weekends especially tend to sell out for private and kids group lessons. If we have any available spaces, you can book at Guest Services on the day.
The price includes two people and you can add extra people (up to three for a total of five per group) per lesson for $ coming soon per person. Everyone in the group needs to be of similar ability and able to ski/ride on similar terrain.
Private lessons include 1:1 instructor for the duration of the lesson. You will need equipment (skis, boots & poles or snowboard boots) and a lift pass to take part. The price includes two people and you can add up to three extra people into your private lesson from $TBC each, so long as they're at a similar ability level to you.
Still have questions?
Get in touch with our team, we are happy to help.