Schools & Groups
Summer Reservations
Whakapapa Summer Reservations are open and can be made by contacting the team at schoolgroups@whakapapa.com. You can also register your school to receive Winter 2025 updates via this email.

A school trip to Whakapapa is a great way for students to get outdoors and experience something new. Whakapapa offers lesson packages plus sledding and sightseeing on the Sky Waka gondola. Bookings are available year-round, with options for both winter and summer visits.

School bookings

A minimum of 10 students is required for a school booking.

Whether visiting just once, or visiting as part of a regular snow-school program, Whakapapa can support your students with whatever their goals may be.

Helmets must be worn by all students when skiing or snowboarding, these are provided complimentary. Pricing and booking is available on weekdays only and outside of the NZ school holidays.

If you have any enquiries about our school bookings, please email: schoolgroups@whakapapa.com

Be prepared

Make your visit to Whakapapa as smooth as possible with our Schools and Groups Additional Information Guide.

WHAKAPAPA SKI OR SNOWBOARD FULL DAY GROUP LESSON PACKAGE
Whakapapa Ski or Snowboard group lesson package
Whakapapa Ski or Snowboard coaching
Whakapapa Clothing Combo
Whakapapa Sledding
Sky Waka Sightseeing
Supervising Adult
Adaptive Package

Group bookings

Groups of 15 or more who book in advance and pay in a single transaction qualify for a 10% discount and a complimentary pass for the group leader. Please ensure all products are added to your cart before reaching out to us for the discount code.

For more information and to receive your discount code, please contact us at schoolgroups@whakapapa.com.

Eligible products are:

  • Weekend and Weekday Lift Passes
  • Group lessons
  • Lesson packages
  • Single day rental products
  • Sightseeing Pass
  • 1hr Sledding Pass