First timers & families
Fun for the whole family
Spending a day on the mountain is an amazing family activity, bringing everyone together to enjoy the slopes and create lasting memories.
Top tip: Families with little ones love our sledding options. Ages 2+
Whether it's a shared adventure down the slopes, perfecting the perfect aim with a snowball or relaxing together after a day on the snow, Tūroa provides the perfect chance for families to bond, have fun, and experience an adventure together.
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Alpine Meadow
Located at the base of Tūroa Ski Area, the Alpine Meadow is a gentle and sheltered learner's area, perfect for those learning to ski or snowboard.
The area is conveniently situated next to the Alpine Café & Freddie's eatery, Guest Services, and Snow School, making it easy to grab a bite, get assistance, or drop off the little ones.
Alongside the ski slope is our sledding zone, providing endless entertainment for kids (and big kids!).
Alpine Meadow is the home of our first timers lessons for kids and adults, ensuring that families can learn side by side in age-appropriate groups.
Our first timers package is the best value for getting families onto the snow for the first time, making it a fun and affordable way to start your skiing or snowboarding adventure together.
Top things to do on your first trip
Check out our list of activities for kids at Tūroa
First timer package
Introduce your familiy to the magic of snow for the first time at Tūroa. With gentle slopes, expert instructors, and a supportive environment, our First Timers package is the perfect way for kids and adults to take their first turns and discover a lifelong love for the mountains.
Snow play, sledding & sightseeing
Skiing and snowboarding aren’t the only ways to enjoy the snow! Check out our exciting non-ski and board activities, perfect for fun-filled family adventures. Capture those unforgettable action shots and create memories to last a lifetime!
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Week long & weekend programmes
Make the most of school holidays and weekends with our unforgettable ski and snowboard programmes, offering a mix of fun, adventure, and learning for children aged 4-16.
FAQ
Check out our most frequently asked questions
Some kids get on skis as soon as they can stand, and some people only start as adults so there's no right age to start. We take children in group lessons for skiing at 4 years old and snowboarding at 7 years old. For younger children, skiing is easier to manage because the legs move independently. Snowboarding requires more co-ordination, making it better suited for kids 7 and older.
Yes. We offer daily kids group lessons as well as school holiday programs, multi-weekend lessons, and have specialised kid instructors on staff.
We do not offer childcare services, but we provide group lessons starting from 4 years old, with dedicated instructors and kids' areas, allowing parents to ski while their children enjoy their lessons. Kids under 4 can take private lessons, but we only recommend 1 hour.
We recommend everyone wear helmets for skiing or snowboarding. Under 12s are required to wear helmets in lessons. There are rentals and retail options available for helmets at Tūroa.
Age 3+. As our sightseeing is on the chairlift, children below 3 are not allowed to ride without skis. For safety reasons, we do not allow children in backpacks or slings to ride the chairlift.
For safety reasons, we do not allow children in backpacks or slings to ride the chairlift. Children must be able to sit on the chair to ride.
Still have questions?
Get in touch with our team, we are happy to help.