Multi-day programmes
Snow School Programmes
At Tūroa, we’re all about sparking a lifelong passion for snow sports.
Our programmes inspire confidence, grow skills, and create epic memories.
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.
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 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.
We recommend everyone to 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. Tūroa Academy, Rippers and Mountain Explorers participants are required to wear helmets.
Depending on the age of the kids, this includes team building and exercise activities in Ohakune, indoors & outside. There may be extra activities that incur a small charge, such as the Vertical Climbing Wall.
We can cater for most requirements, just make sure you note this on your booking so we can contact you if required.
Absolutely. We’ve got custom packages designed specifically for beginners to help you get started the right way. Check out our First-Timer Packages for the best value to get you – or your family – out on the snow.
Freddie's eatery and the Alpine Café are located at the base and can be easily accessed from the carpark. These cafes have great views over the Alpine Meadow beginners area. .
For the multi-day programmes, we schedule the same instructor for the whole season.
We can help you, just contact us at info@pureturoa.nz.
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. If you choose a supervised lunch but choose to pack your own, please drop this at the Snow School office. Please note the charge is still the same for the supervision.
Still have questions?
Get in touch with our team, we are happy to help!