Fast Facts

A. Snowboard Hire:

• Seasons Cheap Skates, New Plymouth, snowboard & boot hire, rates from $40/day, special rate of $55/weekend. Burton snowboards available for hire.
• Kiwi Outdoors Centre, 18 Ariki St New Plymouth ph.(06)7584152.  6 new board/boots sets for 2009, with range of sizes available.

B. Ski Hire:

• Kiwi Outdoors Centre, 18 Ariki St New Plymouth ph.(06)7584152.  Modern Atomic skis and boots in a wide range of sizes.

1. Location:

• Stratford 16 km
• New Plymouth 54 km
• Hawera 47 km
• Ohakune 234 km
• Wellington 330 km

2. Access:

• 16km sealed access road to carpark
• 20 minute walk from carpark with goods lift half-way

3. Winter Hours of Operation:

• early-June to late-October
• Day Skiing: 9:30am - 4:00pm
• Night Skiing: No

4. Annual Snowfall:

• 300cm (118 inches) average

5. Lifts :

• 1 – Learners Rope Tow
• 1 - T-bar
• 1 – Access Tow (nutcracker)
• 4 – Top Tow (nutcracker)

6. Total Uphill Capacity:

• 1,800 skiers per hour

7. Terrain:

• Ski Area: 59 hectares

8. Elevation:

• Car park: 1172 metres
• Base: 1260 metres
• Top: 1680 metres
• Mt. Taranaki Summit: 2518 metres

9. Runs:

• 17 Named Runs
• 5% Beginner
• 35% Intermediate
• 65% Advanced
• Longest Run: the big schuss – 2km

10. Vertical Drop:

• 420 metres

11. Ski and Weather Conditions:

• SMC Snowphone (06) 759 1119
• Online Snow Report/Webcam/Mountain Forecast

12. Accommodation:

• Manganui Lodge 1260m  - see our Accommodation page. For general accommodation enquiries please email bookings@skitaranaki.co.nz. For booking enquiries please use our on-line booking enquiry form in the first instance, or ring 027 2800 860 
• Mountain House Motor Lodge
• Platinum Lodge

13. Retail:

• Seasons Cheap Skates, New Plymouth; with a full selection of snowboard clothing and equipment
• Kiwi Outdoors Centre, 18 Ariki Street New Plymouth; full selection of clothing and footwear
• Taranaki Hardcore Shop, 454 Devon St East, Strandon, New Plymouth; a quality range of ski gear and clothing.

14. Restaurants and Bars:

• Mountain House Motor Lodge
• New Plymouth: Full range of facilities ranging from cafeterias to fine dining

15. Ski and Snowboard School:

• By prior arrangement

16. Daycare:

• Nil

17. Activities:

• Junior Ski Racing (Taranaki Primary & Secondary Schools)
• Junior Ski Racing Academy (for SMC members)
• Walking/Tramping
• Tobogganing

18. Amenities:

• Public Shelter (Day Lodge)
• Snack food, hot drinks and pies
• Eftpos, all major credit cards accepted

19. General Email:

• info@skitaranaki.co.nz