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We are very excited that Scotties got top ratings in the latest issues of the prestigious Moon Handbook of New Zealand, Footprint Guide to New Zealand, Lonely Planet and Frommers Guide to NZ. But even more important to us is 'word of mouth' referrals. Our advertising budget is minimal because we rely on our good name and reputation.
"Best service of any New Zealand rental car company"
"For reliability Scotties is the best"
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Dont get lost we have free maps and also have New Zealand GPS sat nav available.
Ski in New Zealand
New Zealand offers a wide range of ski and snowboard fields from the larger commercial type to the small club fields. Ski fields of New Zealand are truly diverse offering everything from world class facilities to enthusiast options. Snowboarders and new schoolers will also find an increasing number of terrain park options are available.`
Getting a rental car from Auckland or Christchuch is the ideal way to get to the white stuff. The car can be waiting at the airport for you and then it is a quick trip to the snow.
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Turoa is nestled above the ski town of Ohakune which has a vibrant apres ski scene and a range of accommodation.
Turoa ski field has something for everyone with good beginner facilities, great skiing for intermediates and (snow conditions permitting) some of New Zealand's best off trail advanced skiing and riding. Turoa unlike Whakapapa is a wide open mountain with plenty of room for intermediates to enjoy riding the trails.
For advanced skier's and riders the runs to the left and right of the mountain can be fantastic long runs with few people around. Whilst they lack some of the difficulty of the expert runs at Whakapapa they offer more of big mountain experience with a sense of size being prevalent.
The organ pipes to the west are huge several kilometer long natural half pipes forged by the might of the volcano.
To the east Mangahuehue glacier offers some outstanding out of bounds expert skiing and riding. Caution is required but its worth it if you are sensible. Always check in with Ski Patrol before going there. It can be very icy and should be avoided on those days. Snow boarders beware you will need to traverse to access this advanced terrain to the West and East of Turoa. Its worth it though!
The new six seater chairlift is set to be operational in 2007
New snowmaking and a huge new Alpine cafe means
Powderhound loves Turoa!
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Customer of the week
Rosella and Fred from Tasmania enjoying a winter swim at Hot Water Beach. Scotties provide free spades so you can really enjoy this must do. Read our genuine testimonials.
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