Your pass to discover our
Whakapapa Summer Season
Welcome to our Summer Season
Our summer season runs from 29 November to 27 April 2025, every day (closed Christmas Day) subject to weather conditions

Explore the heart of New Zealand's North Island from above, satisfy your hunger, and quench your thirst, during our Summer Season - from 29 November 2024 to 27 April 2025.

Travel on the Sky Waka gondola - New Zealand's premier gondola - 1.8km up to a height of 2020m above sea level.

Sky Waka gondola passes

A Sky Waka gondola pass gives you one return trip - up and back - into the clouds, past waterfalls, and ancient lava flows, on your way to a height of 2020m above sea level.

Each Sky Waka gondola cabin seats 10 people and the 1.8km journey takes about 12 minutes, offering panoramic views out across the Central Plateau on the journey.

Passes are open dated, meaning they are not tied to a specific date, and can be used at any time over the Summer Season.

Sky Waka gondola pass options
Summer Sky Waka Sightseeing pass
Family $99
Adult $39
Gold Card $29
Youth $19
Infant $0
For everyone to enjoy a single return trip on the Sky Waka gondola, starting at the base station. Haere mai ki Whakapapa me Mt Ruapehu. Welcome to Whakapapa and Mt Ruapehu.
Includes:
One return trip - up and back, on the Sky Waka gondola
Not Included:
Access on Christmas Day.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Summer Season Pass
Adult $99
Youth $49
Infant $0
A sightseeing season pass for you to enjoy unlimited access to our Sky Waka Gondola throughout summer.
Includes:
Unlimited trips on the Sky Waka Gondola
Not Included:
Access on Christmas Day.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Other pass options
Sky Waka gondola glass bottom upgrade
Upgrade your sightseeing pass to a glass bottom cabin - two of 50 Sky Waka gondola cabins - and view the volcanic terrain under your feet. Expect a short wait for the cabin to circle and come free.
Includes:
One return trip
Valid:
Mon - Sun
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Passes FAQs

When can I buy a summer sightseeing pass
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