Tūroa Ski Area opening dates have been announced for winter 2026, with a rollout of facilities and activities set to begin from the end of May.
Winter operations will start with ‘HQ Ohakune’ opening on the weekends of 30-31 May, 6-7 June, and 13-14 June, giving guests an early opportunity to get winter-ready before the mountain’s main season begins. From Saturday 20 June, HQ Ohakune is scheduled to operate seven days a week.
Sightseeing visitors will also be able to experience the mountain across late June, with Sightseeing and the Alpine Cafe & Bar planned to open on the weekends of 20-21 June and 27–28 June.
Then from Saturday 4 July, Tūroa plans to progressively launch a wider range of winter operations
including:
• Alpine Meadow beginner area opening
• Sledding opening
• Sightseeing operating
• Freddie’s Tasting Room opening
• Alpine Cafe & Bar opening
• Rentals available
• Guest Services operating
• Snow School lessons commencing
Upper mountain chairlifts are also expected to begin operating as snow conditions allow.
“The scale and timing of Tūroa’s opening always depends on what the snow gods deliver, though it’s looking promising so far, and we’re excited to welcome guests back in stages as conditions come together,” said James Simpson, Marketing Manager for Pure Tūroa.
Bring on the snow for 2026!
