Ski Biz and Snowzone at The Alpine Centre

Our Alpine Rental and Ski Shop is the place to go for all the gear you need on our mountains, whether you're skiing, snowboarding, hiking or just exploring. Our summer shop offers hiking gear and boots rentals, shuttle bookings and free day parking. In winter, we are a full ski and snowboard shop, hire and workshop with one of the largest selections of gear in the North Island. Winter and summer we are here to ensure you are equipped to have a fantastic time on Mt Ruapehu and in the Tongariro National Park.

Discounts for Youth Groups, Social Groups and other groups and also during Weekends and School Holidays.

Ski Biz

Ski Biz, National Park is one of the best rental ski stores for miles. Our staff are friendly and helpful and will often remember your name, you’re not just a number with Ski Biz, we value your business it definitely counts with us.

“The Biz”, as it’s fondly known of in town, has been owned by the Forbes family for the last 40 years, originally at 54 Carroll Street, Ski Biz relocated to 10 Carroll Street 12 years ago into their purpose built location which has now been expanded into The Alpine Centre to include Snowzone.

With Robbie starting out in the ski industry cleaning ski boots for Roy Turner at his ski shop, in return for borrowing gear to go skiing with his mates, Ski Biz has always had that family feel to it.

Open all year round to service winter skiers as well as summer hikers, Ski Biz carters to all ages and nationalities and also has its regular family groups as well as tour groups.

Come in and experience our excellent customer service and great quality rentals at Ski Biz, National Park.

Snowzone

Snowzone @ The Alpine Centre, National Park aims to give you the biggest and best selection round the mountain of all the gear you need for your best alpine experience.

Our staff are always helpful and knowledgeable and because they’re enthusiastic snow goers, will always understand your needs.

We also want to give you value for money. All our customers are appreciated and most come back year after year.

We’d love to help make your time on the snow fun and exciting. Call in for a chat, some advice and some après ski shopping.

Snowzone @ The Alpine Centre is right in the middle of National Park Village. National Park Village is located off State Highway 4 on the Western side of Mt Ruapehu in the heart of the Central Plateau Region.

From the village it is just 15 minutes to Whakapapa Ski Area car park and 50 minutes to Turoa Ski Area. This makes our village an ideal place to stay and base for your best winter experience in National Park Village. 

Tongariro Crossing Shuttles

We are now offering Free Parking and shuttle services right from our carpark. If you haven’t already booked your shuttle before you arrive. Just park in our complimentary day-carpark at least 30 minutes before the shuttle departure time, come in and book your shuttle, the shuttle pick up is right outside, and at the end of your hike you will be picked up and dropped back to The Alpine Centre, and your vehicle.

E-Bike Rental

Our E-Bikes are easy to ride have Front Suspension, gel cushioned seats and 3 x Assist Mode Levels, giving you the enjoyment of adventuring the area and views without worrying about your fitness level.

Opening Hours

Winter Season (June to October)
Monday to Thursday: 7.30am – 7pm
Friday: 7.30am – midnight
Saturday & Sunday: 7am – 7pm

Summer 2020 – 2021
We are operating reduced days this summer, due to
loss of the International tourists
Fri, Sat & Sun:
Mornings: 6:30am – 10am
Afternoons: 3pm – 7pm
Mon – Thurs: Open On Request
Email or Phone Us with an ETA

VISIT OUR WEBSITE to see our full range of gear for hire, or shop online.

Address:

10 Carroll Street
National Park 3989

Phone: +64 7 892 2717

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