DAILY REPORT
Last updated: 9:44am Tue 16th Dec
We're open daily for the summer season!
Ride the Sky Waka Gondola up the slopes of Mt Ruapehu to a breathtaking 2000 metres. Soak in the stunning views across the Tongariro World Heritage Park and across and out to Taranaki on a clear day.
At the top, indulge in a delicious lunch, fresh coffee, or a refreshing drink at Knoll Ridge Café, New Zealand's highest café. For something truly special, treat yourself to our premium High Tea experience at altitude. Bookings are recommended.
Come elevate your summer adventure literally!
LIVE OPERATIONS FEED
Whakapapa Operations
It is a foggy day here at Whakapapa. With wind expected to increase through the day, the Sky Waka gondola will be closed. Lorenz's Bar and Cafe in the base area and the Retail store will be open
Bruce Road: OPEN
Closed
Sky Waka gondola
Open
Whakapapa Shop
9.30am - 4pm
Closed
Knoll Ridge Chalet
Hiking trails
Yes
Meads Wall Trail
No
Waterfall Descent Trail
No
Wild West Trail
Skyline Trail
Yankee Trail
No
Knoll Loop Trail
Webcams
Forecast
16th December - 21st December
Today 16th December
8.1°C
High
3.6°C
Low
Heavy rain
Wed 17th December
5.9°C
High
0.3°C
Low
rain
Thu 18th December
7.6°C
High
0.4°C
Low
Partly cloudy
Fri 19th December
6°C
High
2.3°C
Low
rain
Sat 20th December
5.5°C
High
1.6°C
Low
Light rain
Sun 21st December
4.7°C
High
-0.7°C
Low
rain
Forecast by Norwegian Meteorological Institute