You can play in the sand and snow at Mount Maunganui

Holidaymakers and locals were enjoying playing in the snow at Mount Drury today. Photo/ Andrew Warner

It's hard to imagine being hit in the face by a snowball at Mount Maunganui.

But on this warm January day, it seems anything is possible as tonnes of snow from Mount Ruapehu has been dumped at Mount Drury reserve.

Holidaymakers and locals of all ages were enjoying the novelty of playing in the snow, right next to Mount main beach.

Maggie Hill takes aim with her perfectly crafted snowball. Photo/ Andrew Warner

Bella, 3, and her dad Miles Benjamin enjoy the snow. Photo/ Andrew Warner