Aurora Snowplains is the first stage of World 5 in Super Mario Adventure. It is a snowy level with a river cutting through it. A cliff further divides the level, and causes the river to cascade. Near the top of the cliff is a small tribe of Penguru's, who claim to be able to freeze water using ancient magic sealed within a shrine inside the network of caves in the lower areas of the stage. A Koopa exploration camp is on the main snowfield, who were stocked with a number of Power-ups which they have lost on their endeavors, as well two of their team.