ABOUT US
Graduates Mountain Sports Club was established in 1966 and currently has around 400 members. The Club's membership includes skiers, snowboarders and mountaineers from a wide range of backgrounds and ages. The club has two lodges, Ohakune and Whakapapa (on mountain).
The lodges are very family friendly with private rooms that can accommodate 4-5 people so the lodges are a good match for mountain sports families.
The Club is run via an appointed committee and the Lodges are fully privately owned by the combined Membership.
WHY JOIN GRADS?
Grads has that extra wow that others do not. We encourage an environment where everyone can relax after a great day on the mountain. One way we achieve this is with good hearty food. How is that different from other clubs? The day starts with a full cooked breakfast (perfect for a big day on the slopes) when you come down the mountain, you have time to shower, time to relax then sit down for dinner made by our wonderful custodians.
After a great day on the mountain the last thing many of us want to do is cook dinner and for those with younger families this can also be a challenge. Our approach, pour yourself a wine or soda and relax by the fire. Read a book or simply play 'Go Fish' with the kids, you deserve it.
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OUR
LODGES
We have two Lodges one located on Whakapapa (on mountain) & the other in Ohakune servicing Turoa. These are the two main ski field's at Ruapehu, North Island, New Zealand.
Members book accommodation via an online system providing a simple process for Members to book quickly. When the conditions are right bookings are key.
OUR CLUB VALUES
FAMILY
RESPECT
With lives as busy as they are today our primary club value is FAMILY
We all come in different shapes, sizes, backgrounds and cultures. RESPECT each other as you would expect to be treated
HAVE FUN
Being part of Grads should be FUN both on and off the mountain.
GRADS PHOTO GALLERY
SOME GREAT MOMENTS
OUR 2023 COMMITTEE
Meet The Team
Simon
Maintenance
Jeff
Architect
Marcel
Outgoing Treasurer
Matt
Maintenance
Barnett
Jack of All Trades
Natazia
Communicatons
Aaron
IT Support
Michael Prideaux
CLUB PRESIDENT
Michael is an avid snowboarder and has previously represented New Zealand in triathlons and multi sport events. He's a regular at the lodges, so you're definitely bound to bump into him.
Stephen George
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
Stephen is our admin guru and handles all our membership enquires and processes our annual subs for club members.
Roger Stanners
BOOKING OFFICER
Roger is a loyal member of Graduates and has been a great advocate for the club, always keen to help where he can.
CONTACT US
Turoa Lodge:
6 Karo Street,
Alpine Village,
Ohakune.
Whakapapa Lodge:
Salt Ridge Road,
Iwikau Village,
Whakapapa
Season Dates
WINTER
June until 18th October each year:
SUMMER
Mid January till April each year
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If you have any questions please complete the contact us form.