Turoa is a skifield on the south western side of Mount Ruapehu, the highest mountain in the North Island of New Zealand, in Tongariro National Park. The area has been used for skiing since before the completion of the Mountain Road; however, the first commercial field was ready in 1965, but with a poor snow season did not operate. Turoa is situated 2½ km southeast of Lake Surprise.

Iwikau Village

Hamlet

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Iwikau Village is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km northeast of Lake Surprise.

Pokaka

Hamlet

Pokaka is a locality 12 km south of the village National Park in Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui region, the Central North Island of New Zealand. Pokaka is located inside the Tongariro National Park. Pokaka is situated 9 km west of Lake Surprise.

Lake Surprise

Latitude

-39.292° or 39° 17′ 31″ south

Longitude

175.5° or 175° 30′ east

Elevation

1,369 metres (4,491 feet)

Open location code

4VGQPG52+52

GeoNames ID

2182161

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