NZ Herald13 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to readGrab your snow gear and head for the slopes, where winter is in full swing on Mt Ruapehu.Grab your snow gear and head for the slopes, where winter is in full swing on Mt Ruapehu.Ruapehu without the stress

Intrepid Travel is picking up passengers in Auckland and driving them straight to the Whakapapa ski area, starting July 17, 2026. The new four-day Ruapehu Winter Break, built with Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu and Visit Ruapehu, runs weekly until August 21 and covers lift passes, lessons, three