The Peak 2 Powderkeg is an iconic four stage adventure race from the top of Turoa Ski Area to the Powderkeg bar at the foot of Mt Ruapehu. Now in its 30th event. it’s a race steeped in history, fun and competition. Participants can enter as individuals or in teams of three (at least one female per team) to complete the stages. www.powderhorn.co.nz

Retro Day is an iconic annual winter and spring skiing tradition celebrated at the Turoa Ski Area and around the Ohakune Junction. the event is a massive, nostalgia fueled throwback party where skiers, snowboarders, and locals dust off their brightest neon ski suits, vintage one pieces, and old school threads from the ‘50s through the ‘90s

The 2026 NZ Mountain Film Festival screening in Ohakune features the Pure NZ programme. it is a curated selection consisting entirely of a full kiwi adventure film lineup. Rather than a single feature length movie, it is a collection of shorter, high-octane films that celebrate the unique do it yourself spirit of New Zealand outdoor exploration

The Ohakune Fashion Show is an annual charity event that showcases winter collections, streetwear, and outdoor fashion from both local designers and national brands.