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Ruapehu seems a good place to look for good skies. It has 2 skifields with sealed access roads to above 1,600m, Turoa and Whakapapa. The drive up the volcano is spectacular. Stay at Ohakune HP for quick access to Turoa. December the Skifield will be deserted. Easy to incorporate in the trip North, just go around the western side of Ruapehu and rejoin SH1 at Turangi. There is a cool lookout just before Turangi that you shouldn't miss.
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