Ski holidays in Whakapapa
Whakapapa ski resort is located on the (northern) slopes of Mt. Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park on the North Island of New Zealand. Nearest village to Whakapapa besides Whakapapa Village (10 minutes), is National Park Village which is 20 minutes away. Slightly further away are the villages Ohakune, Turangi and Raetihi (all about 45 minutes drive) and the larger city of Taupo (1 hour and 15 minutes).
Also about 40 minutes drive away is the village of Turoa, of course also home to the neighboring Turoa ski resort which is located on the southwest flank of Mt.Ruapehu.