Lessons are a great introduction to the sports of skiing and snowboarding, as well as a great opportunity to work on specific techniques, on your journey to becoming a more competent rider.
We have qualified instructors to meet your skill and experience level, in all lesson settings. Our instructors know, through many years of training, how to teach you to ski or snowboard, and how to support you in perfecting your skills.
Private or group lessons?
Factors such as your age and on snow experience, your personality, the time and duration of lessons, as well as your budget, will influence your decision to sign up to one of our group or private lessons.
Group lessons are a lot of fun, and an opportunity to learn alongside others. Private lessons are individually tailored to you and you only.
Never been on skis or snowboard before? Our First Timer package includes everything you may need to get started on the slopes.
Enjoy a group lesson with other first timers and learn the first steps of skiing or snowboarding.
The package includes your rental equipment for the day (ski, boots, poles or snowboard and boots) along with an All Mountain lift pass which provides access to the Beginner Area for skiing and snowboarding and to the Sky Waka Gondola for sightseeing.
Group lessons are a great way to meet other people, and together progress your ski or snowboard skills, while also having a lot of fun.
Our group lessons cater to up to 10 riders of a similar ability. Group lessons are more affordable, and are especially great for kids, where they can follow and learn from each other, in a fun and energetic group dynamic.
Any enquiries can be made to info@whakapapa.com
Private lessons are just that – one on one instruction, where you have your instructor's undivided attention.
Private lessons offer a greater level of flexibility and individual attention beyond what a group lesson can, meaning you can often progress more quickly.
If you already know the basics or are an advanced skier or snowboarder wanting to work on specific techniques, a private lesson is a good option for you.
Our private lessons vary from 1, 2, 3 to 6 hours long, and are available at all levels. You can also request your favourite instructor too.
Any enquiries can be made to info@whakapapa.com
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3 hours drive from Hamilton, 4 from Wellington, and 5 hours from Auckland. Getting far away, exploring New Zealand's peak adventure is closer than you think.