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Make the most of your winter adventures with our weekday packages and passes for skiing, snowboarding, sightseeing and sledding.
WEEKDAY PASSES

Make Your Own Magic

One pass to access all facilities at Whakapapa, the magic mountain. Choose from weekday or weekend day, lower mountain or all mountain passes, depending on what you want to get out of your winter season.

Lift pass prices reflected below are online prices. Save $10 when purchasing your pass online ahead of time vs. on mountain.

Please note, for info on our dedicated sledding area at Whakapapa and passes, visit Whakapapa Sledding Passes.

2024 Day Passes

Day Passes for skiing and snowboarding are a great option for those planning to visit Whakapapa as a one off, or fewer than a handful of times in a season.

In 2024, our Day Passes are split by all mountain or lower mountain, which gives you access to our dedicated learner facility, Happy Valley, and the Rangatira Chairlift for progression.

You can also choose to visit on a weekday at a discounted rate, or weekend day. Day Passes are open dated, meaning you can use them any time throughout the season.

Not skiing or snowboarding?

If your plans at Whakapapa involve sightseeing or snow play only, consider purchasing a Sky Waka gondola sightseeing Pass instead of a Skiing or Snowboarding Day Pass. The Sky Waka gondola Sightseeing Pass allows you to ascend 2020m above sea level to Knoll Ridge Chalet, featuring a dedicated snow play area and the highest café in New Zealand.

Weekday Skiing and Snowboarding Day Passes
Beginner Area Pass - Weekday
Adult $59
Youth $39
One weekdays' access to Whakapapa's Happy Valley beginner area for skiing and snowboarding, Monday-Friday, where you can learn the basics to help you progress safely.
Includes:
Access to Happy Valley learner area.
Not Included:
Weekend Access. Access to the Sky Waka gondola, sledding area or upper mountain facilities.
Valid:
Mon - Fri
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Beginner Area Weekday Day Pass and Sky Waka
Adult $99
Youth $59
One weekday pass gives you a days' access to Whakapapa's Happy Valley beginner area for skiing and snowboarding, and a return journey on the Sky Waka gondola to access the snow play area and Knoll Ridge chalet. Trip duration: 8-12 minutes each way.
Includes:
Access to Happy Valley beginner area for skiing and snowboarding and Return trip on Sky Waka gondola
Not Included:
Weekend access or sledding area.
Valid:
Mon - Fri
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Infant Day Pass
Infant $0
Add this pass for infants aged 0-4 years of age to access our facilities at Whakapapa for the 2024 winter season.
Includes:
Access to all open facilities.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
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Weekend Skiing and Snowboarding Day Passes
Beginner Area Pass - Weekend
Adult $79
Youth $59
One days' access to Whakapapa's Happy Valley beginner area for skiing and snowboarding, where you can learn the basics to help you progress safely.
Includes:
Access to Happy Valley beginner area for skiing and snowboarding.
Not Included:
Access to the Sky Waka gondola, sledding area or upper mountain facilities.
Valid:
Sat - Sun, Mon - Fri
Buy Pass
Beginner Area Weekend Day Pass and Sky Waka
Adult $129
Youth $79
One pass gives you a days' access to Whakapapa's Happy Valley beginner area for skiing and snowboarding, and a return journey on the Sky Waka gondola to access the snow play area and Knoll Ridge chalet. Trip duration: 8-12 minutes each way.
Includes:
Access to Happy Valley beginner area for skiing and snowboarding and Return trip on Sky Waka gondola
Not Included:
Sledding area or upper mountain facilities for skiing and snowboarding.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Buy Pass
Infant Day Pass
Infant $0
Add this pass for infants aged 0-4 years of age to access our facilities at Whakapapa for the 2024 winter season.
Includes:
Access to all open facilities.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Buy Pass
Supporting Search and Rescue Dogs Avalanche NZ (SARDA)
Search and Rescue Dogs Avalanche NZ (SARDA) donation
All Ages $5
Whakapapa is proud to partner with SARDA NZ to support the volunteer organisation in providing search and rescue avalanche dog teams in alpine environments across New Zealand. Please join us in supporting their cause with a donation.
Includes:
Donation to SARDA
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Donate

Accompanying Adult Pass

Support your kids on foot in our beginner area, Happy Valley. This pass is reserved for adults, who are not skiing or snowboarding themselves, with small children they want to help and instruct.

An accompanying adult pass is for one adult supporting one child aged 10 and under.

We offer two session times at the following prices:

  • Morning session 9am-1pm: $24
  • Afternoon session 1-4pm: $14

Due to safety, the passes are capped to a maximum of 50 per session.

Please visit our Guest Services team at Whakapapa to purchase this pass.

Passes FAQs

What are the age categories for your 2024 Day Passes?

Sneak A Weekday

Make the most of your winter adventures with our weekday packages and passes for skiing, snowboarding, sightseeing and sledding offering more value compared to weekend prices.

2024 Season Passes

A small number of full-priced 'Anytime' 2024 Whakapapa Season Passes are now available to purchase.

Join our mountain-minded community on the regular with a 2024 Whakapapa Season Pass. A Season Pass gives you unlimited access to all facilities at Whakapapa, across the season, ‘anytime’ of your choosing. No blackouts.

Season Pass and Platinum Parking Pass options
Anytime Season Pass
Adult $899
Youth $449
Senior $449
An 'Anytime' Season Pass gives you it all. Access to all facilities at Whakapapa and all the best Season Pass benefits, to use any day of the season we are open.
Includes:
4 x buddy passes, 50% off at SnowPlanet, 15% off on mountain benefits. T&Cs apply.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
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Anytime Platinum Parking Pass
All Ages $749
An optional add-on to any Season Pass type. 'Anytime' access to Whakapapa's platinum parking area. Also save 20% in on-mountain benefits.
Includes:
20% off F&B, private & group lessons, retail, workshop, rentals, and sledding.
Not Included:
Lift Pass
Valid:
Mon - Sun
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Weekday Platinum Parking Pass
All Ages $499
An optional add-on to any Season Pass type. Weekday access to Whakapapa's platinum parking area. Also save 20% in on-mountain benefits.
Includes:
20% off F&B, private & group lessons, retail, rentals, workshop, and sledding.
Not Included:
Weekend access. Lift Pass.
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Buy Pass

Powder Alliance

With your 2024 Whakapapa Winter Season Pass, you will also receive 3 days' access to each of the 22 premier Powder Alliance Resorts in the USA and Canada.
For current Powder Alliance members from overseas, we invite you to visit us during the winter season, typically from late June to late October, for skiing and snowboarding. Please contact us in advance to arrange your 3-day access at info@whakapapa.com.

Terms and conditions

Read through the important terms and conditions relating to your choice of pass.

Lessons

Lessons for first timers through to advanced skiers and riders, both private and group lessons. Connect with our qualified instructors.

Rentals

Kit yourself out in quality ski and snowboard equipment, and warm outer wear. Bundle rental equipment with a ski pass and save.