30 MAY — 25 OCT 2026

LET THE MOUNTAIN WORK ITS MAGIC

2026 Winter Passes

NEW ZEALAND’S NORTH ISLAND SKI AREA

Explore the slopes in the heart of dual World Heritage Tongariro National Park. This iconic maunga delivers some of the country’s most exhilarating skiing and snowboarding across dramatic volcanic terrain.

Drop straight into your winter at Whakapapa.

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Snowland

Snowland

Tubing, sledding and snowplay now all in one open space with one ticket giving you access to all the ways to play.

LEARN TO SNOWBOARD

LEARN TO SNOWBOARD

First timers, here is everything you need in one simple booking, with a beginner lesson, rental equipment and lift access included.

Winter Passes

Winter Passes

Winter your way with day passes or a Season Pass, giving you access to all open lifts and terrain.

Skiing at Whakapapa

Our 2026 winter season runs from Kings Birthday Weekend (30 May) through to Labour Weekend (25 October) with lifts and terrain opening progressively as conditions allow.

New Zealand’s best place to learn on snow.

New Zealand’s best place to learn on snow.

Designed for all ages and abilities, our Snow School delivers friendly ski and snowboard lessons from Levels 1 to 5, offered in both private and group formats.

Learn in the purpose built Happy Valley beginner area, where gentle terrain and supportive instruction help build skills, confidence and enjoyment from your very first run.

What’s coming up on the maunga.

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Nordica & Blizzard Demo Day

Nordica & Blizzard Demo Day

3RD — 5TH SEP

Chat with the experts from Jones Brothers’, compare different models and find your next pair of skis. Subject to snow and weather conditions.

Sunset Session with Corona

Sunset Session with Corona

5th SEP

Make the most of late skiing and head to Lorenz's Bar & Café as the sun goes down, where our Corona Happy Hour will be serving buckets with Corona, Michelob Ultra and Mateus Rosé.

ADAPTIVE FESTIVAL

ADAPTIVE FESTIVAL

11TH — 13TH SEPT

A celebration of inclusive snow sports where people of all abilities come together on the mountain.

Find the run calling your name.

The magic of this place is shaped by nature and time.

The magic of this place is shaped by nature and time.

Learn about Mt Ruapehu, its volcanic landscape and cultural significance, and how this place has shaped the experiences we share on the maunga today.