Turoa is the skifield on the south western side of Mount Ruapehu, the highest mountain in the North Island of New Zealand. There is a good mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert skiing routes. There is a mix of natural pipes, steep drops, fast plains, and easy slopes to suit the needs of all skiers and boarders. The skifield is reached via the Mountain Road from the town of Ohakune. Mount Ruapehu's two skifields, Whakapapa skifield and Turoa skifield, are considered to be the largest ski resort in New Zealand and possibly the southern hemisphere.