Mt Ruapehu Latest News

Photos from the 2nd Floor

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:11:00 GMT

There is some great progress going on at the site of the Knoll Ridge replacement facilities . Steve McGill took some photos to show you how things are moving along. Check out the awesome size of the new main floor area and the access that it will have from the ...

Vertical's Super Summer Sale

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:09:00 GMT

Wayne and the crew at Whakapapa Vertical Retail are celebrating the season with a Super Summer Sale. 30-60% off a huge range of stock, including Icebreaker! Get in quick, the good deals are only available while stock lasts. Check out the latest video report for more details or drop in ...

2nd Floor and More!

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:15:00 GMT

The 2nd floor is in place on the new cafe at Knoll Ridge and boy are we excited! The crews have been working really hard during the latest fine weather spell to get as much done as possible. You will notice in the photo gallery that things are moving fast ...

Second Floor Set for The Weekend

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:36:00 GMT

After a long patch of foggy weather, things are looking great up at the Knoll Ridge construction site. Shane and Letitia took some time out of their day to show us how things are progressing and what the good weather this weekend will allow to happen. Check out the latest ...

Floors in Place @ Knoll Ridge

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:45:00 GMT

The crews have made great progress on the replacement facilities at the Knoll Ridge and Cat Shed . The precast floors that were brought over snow last winter are currently in place. Steel beams that will support the upper level were flown in today and are ready to be put ...

Knoll Ridge Cafe construction forging ahead

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Last weeks lightening and thunderstorms weren't enough to hold up progress on the new Knoll Ridge Cafe. Check out our latest video report for a construction update from Shane and Laura or see the webcams for an overall view of the site.

Ohakune Mountain Road closure

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:21:00 GMT

You may have heard that the Ohakune Mountain Road bridge which is currently one lane is being redeveloped into a two lane bridge this summer.

Hard at Work on Knoll Ridge

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:50:00 GMT

Crews were hard at work yesterday under the glaring sun and warm temperatures as helicopters flew in cement, gravel and removed some of the waste from the old Knoll Ridge site. Check out Hayden and Laura as they explain what is going on up there. Check out their progress online ...

Knoll Ridge Construction Update

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:41:00 GMT

The crews from RAL, Stanley's and TPP are hard at work getting things done on the new Knoll Ridge facilities and starting the earthworks on the replacement Cat Shed . Steve McGill, Whakapapa Area Manager, took us on a tour inside the operation to show you how the work ...

Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year!

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:06:00 GMT

The staff and crew at Mt Ruapehu, along with our corporate partners would like to wish you and your families a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2010!