Group lessons

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.

Collect your ski pass from our pick-up kiosks. You’ll find them on-mountain outside & inside Guest services or pick your pass up before you head up here at our town store or TCB Ohakune.

Rentals can be purchased online and collected up the hill in rentals, beside guest services. If you need to drop off equipment in Ohakune, you can do this at our town store.

Single day tickets or packages can be used on any day of the season (subject to weekend/weekday) or exchanged for mountain credit if this doesn't suit. Come and see us at our town store or email us at info@pureturoa.nz. Multi day tickets will be refunded to mountain credit per the difference of days used (this only applies to days where the chairlifts are not operating). You will be contacted if you have lessons booked on a day that is closed.

Winter conditions and weather on the mountain can change quickly. Rain or shine it's best to have waterproof outerwear, eye protection and sunscreen. If you arrive without something you need we have an extensive rentals and retail offering on the mountain. 

Absolutely. We’ve got custom packages designed specifically for beginners to help you get started the right way. Check out our first-time packages for the best value to get you – or your family – out on the snow.

Freddie's eatery and the Alpine cafe are located at the base and can be easily accessed from the carpark. Both venues have great views over the Alpine Meadow beginner's area.

Sightseeing is on the Park Lane chair lift. The Snowflake cafe at the top is open Wednesday - Sunday & every day during school holidays. There are toilets available at the top of the chair everyday.

We have both a grab & go and an à la carte restaurant at the base area. There are two more cafes on the mountain, the Snowflake at the top of the Parklane chair and the Giant at the top of the Giant chair.

You are welcome to bring a packed lunch with you, however these can only be consumed in the designated areas. Please follow the pack in - pack out rule and take any rubbish back down with you.