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Manganui is a family friendly ski area, with a smaller sized T-bar and learners tow accessed slopes, and outstanding advanced terrain on the upper slopes. The Learners Rope Tow is a gentle slope with a short run and adequate space. The T-bar is all easier intermediate level. Nice and rolly and open. Quite small runs but generally uncrowded. It is only later in the day that you may have to cue on the lift. Because of this and the friendly club atmosphere, the T-bar runs rate as some of the best learning grounds in the North Island.
There is quite a large difference between the slopes of the T-bar and those accessed by the Top Tow. The Top Tow is a lot steeper (25-30deg ave).Imagine the front side of Treble Cone, without the big groomed trails. Big open faces, natural ½ pipe valleys, cool terrain and views. It is mostly rated expert, but strong intermediates can ski here with fun and confidence in favorable snow conditions.
No ski area in NZ has quite the same type of terrain as found on Manganui’s Top Tow. If you hit it on a good day it will be a truly memorable experience.
We are subject to coastal weather patterns, so snow conditions can change overnight. If the snow is good it pays to get up here and get it while it’s ‘on’. 2 natural half-pipe style valleys on the Top Tow, as well as 2 smaller ones either side of the main T-bar slope, provide varied terrain for boarders and skiers alike. With surfing integral to Taranaki's culture, it goes without saying that Snowboarding is the majority snow sport. A terrain park project is underway this season, so expect the number and variety of features to increase.
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