Manganui
Season
Terrain
Location
The Pembroke Road turnoff is just south of Stratford on Highway 3. Pembroke Road is sealed and travels through native forest for 18km to the to Stratford Plateau car park.
From there it is a 20 minute walk to the skifield, with a goods lift 10 minutes along the way.
Click on the snowflake for more info or,
View the Manganui Ski Field Location Map as a larger map
Manganui, Contact
Web: www.skitaranaki.co.nz
E-mail:
Phone: +64 6 759-1119
Fax: +64 6 759-1119
SNOWPHONE: 64 6 759-1119
Mail: PO BOX 3271 New Plymouth
Early June to Mid October
Lift Info
Total 4:
- 1 - Learners Rope Tow
- 1 - T-bar
- 1 - Access Tow (nutcracker)
- 1 - Top Tow (nutcracker)
Trails
Groomers
Manganui Ski Field has one groomer.
Snowmaking
No
Terrain Park
Two natural half-pipes, SMC JIB PARK set up on T-bar.
The SMC JIB PARK aims to build up a group of young skiers and riders to become involved in SMC Terrain Park related projects on the ski field, develop ski and board skills, and to build up membership in SMC.
Restaurants & Cafes
Snack food, hot drinks and pies can be purchased at the Public Shelter (Day Lodge). Eftpos, all major credit cards accepted
Ski & Board Rental
Available from Snow Shack (Kiwi Outdoors New Plymouth)
Creche
No
Mountain Shuttle
No
Snowco supports;
Chain Hire
No
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Base Altitude
1260 m
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Highest Altitude
1680 m
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Vertical Drop
420 m
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Skiable Area
59 Ha
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Annual Snowfall
300 cm
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Average Snow Depth
113 cm
About Manganui
Manganui is a unique North Island mountain experience, located in the Egmont National Park on the slopes of Mt Taranaki. It is run on a volunteer basis with Club members expected to pitch in on autumn maintenance working bees and to assist with operating the field during the winter.Goods Lift: For transportation of ski equipment and baggage across the Manganui Gorge. No Passengers.
Top Tow: Tow belts are available from the canteen. This tow caters for strong intermediate and advanced skiers only. Please always check conditions with the Top Tow Operator or Ski Patroller.
DOC Public Shelter: For daily public use. Toiletsare available.
Ticket office, Ski Patrol, snack food: Eftpos, all major credit cards accepted. First Aid facilities are based at the bottom of the T-bar. Operated by qualified patrollers.
Ski School: Available throughout the season by prior arrangement.
SMC Lodge: The new Stratford Mountain Club (SMC) Lodge sleeps 33 and accommodation is available for members and the general public. Bookings are essential. Joining SMC gives access to the lodge for daily use and discounted rates for overnight stays.
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