Otaihape Alpine Club

Otaihape Alpine Club Steeped in history, the Otaihape Alpine Club is a friendly, fun and relaxing place to stay. Our memb They even made their own skis.

The Otaihape Alpine Club was formed by a group of keen Taihape alpine climbers & skiers in 1937. There were few facilities at this time the the hut was one of the first built on Mt Ruapehu. The site was chosen because of its failry sheltered position and the awesome view of Ngauruhoe & Mt Taranaki in the distant west. It was built before Iwikau village existed and there were no lifts. Members parked their cars at Salt Flat and walked up to the hut. By 1972 the membership had grown and and a new lodge was built (pictured below). The lodge was completed in 1974 and has 20 bunks.

THROWBACK TUESDAY: Taken on this day in September 2008 from the top of Back Stage. If you zoom in you can see Otaihape s...
14/09/2026

THROWBACK TUESDAY: Taken on this day in September 2008 from the top of Back Stage. If you zoom in you can see Otaihape surrounded by snow with our neighbouring club, Skyline, to the looker's right, virtually buried! (Hint: the purple dot will help you find us.)

There wasn't quite enough snow for a decent race course this year, but we're still having fun! 🍾 🥳
12/09/2026

There wasn't quite enough snow for a decent race course this year, but we're still having fun! 🍾 🥳

Ashton enjoying an afternoon 'no snow go slow'.
12/09/2026

Ashton enjoying an afternoon 'no snow go slow'.

WINDBACK WEDNESDAY: It looks like a retro photo but is it really? Who can identify these Otaihapians?
09/09/2026

WINDBACK WEDNESDAY: It looks like a retro photo but is it really? Who can identify these Otaihapians?

Loving OAC social week ❤️
09/09/2026

Loving OAC social week ❤️

Good morning! A welcome spinkle of new snow.
08/09/2026

Good morning! A welcome spinkle of new snow.

A warm up pot luck for OAC race night 😀
08/09/2026

A warm up pot luck for OAC race night 😀

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Iwikau Village
Tongariro
3989

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