Welcome to Aorangi

Aorangi is one of Wellington's oldest ski, snowboard and alpine sports clubs, with members from all over the North Island. It is the only club to offer accommodation on all three Mt Ruapehu ski fields, operating lodges at Iwikau Village on Whakapapa ski field, Ohakune township at the foot of Turoa ski field and Tukino Ski field on the Desert Road side of the mountain.

We encourage family groups and singles with a lodge to suit all mountain enthusiasts. Whether its adventure on a club field, the apre's ski nightlife, or the ability to ski from your door to the chairlifts. Aorangi has it all.

Stay on the Snow

Whakapapa Ski Field	Tukino Ski Field	Ohakune / Turoa Ski Field

Why join Aorangi?

Joining a club like Aorangi gives some of the most rewarding accommodation and experience at Mt Ruapehu. The club environment and comradeship enhances the skiing experience and has led to much satisfaction in members lives.

With a lodge for all people, bring the children up and see them ski with friends or get them to join the race squad while you can enjoy the company of other members.
So you want a bit of an adventure? Climb to the summit and ski to lodges on all sides of the mountain, and get involved in the mountain nightlife. Keen snowboarder? Aorangi has a fast growing community of snowboarders in all age groups, and also offers a chance to compete with skiers for the Aorangi trophies.

Want a quiet time in beautiful surroundings summer and winter? The lodges offer accommodation and friendship for climbers, alpinists, trampers and walkers.
Aorangi also offers race training and ski lessons for children and teenagers and mountain awareness courses run annually. Member's bunk fees cover food, accommodation and apre's ski entertainment.