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2025 Ski and Snowboard Passes
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2025 Season and Day Passes coming soon
We are excited to share our 2025 Winter Passes. These will be available to purchase from May 2025. For now, if you are missing your magic mountain fix, come visit us in our Summer Season, and see how the landscape transforms from season to season.
Winter Passes

Ski and snowboard in the heart of New Zealand's North Island at Whakapapa, the magic mountain.

Spanning 550 hectares, terrain is formed by solidified lava, with snow settling consistently from June through to October, filling in the natural gullies and rocky crevasses.

Long, gentle slopes, and premier beginner facility - Happy Valley - entice first timers, affording them the space and ease of access to get the hang of turning and stopping at their own pace.

More advanced skiers and riders rejoice in accessible free ride terrain, with natural bowls, wind lips, and half pipes.

Many kiwis discovered their first love of snow at Whakapapa’s premier learner facility, Happy Valley, while more advanced skiers and riders hone their skills, exploring 550 hectares complete with cruisy groomers, exhilarating chutes, and remnants of old crater rims, on their descent from 2320m.
Terrain: Beginner 30%, Intermediate 45%, Advanced 25%
  • 550 hectares within boundary
  • 690m vertical descent
  • 2320m highest lifted point
  • Sky Waka gondola
  • 4 x chairlifts
  • 3 x T bars
  • 4 x magic carpets
  • 4 x licenced cafes
  • 2 x rental stores, retail and workshop

Trail map

Ride through the clouds, past remnants of old crater rims and over ancient lava flows

Passes

There is a pass for everyone, choose your Season Pass, one of our Day Passes, go sightseeing or sledding!

Snow School

Our lessons and programmes are designed to suit all ages and stages. Our instructors are qualified professionals, and create a learning environment in which anyone can thrive.

Equipment

Whether you are looking at renting ski and snowboard equipment, getting our technicians to tune yours, or filling the gaps in your mountain attire, we got you covered.

Sledding

Custom designed sledding lanes in Happy Valley. Hire sleds and access lanes in one-hour blocks. Fun for the whole family.

Sightseeing

Ride the Sky Waka gondola to 2020m, with expansive views out across the Central North Island, and beyond, all year round.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all visitors, including those with disabilities or mobility challenges.

First time to Whakapapa?

If you have never visited Whakapapa before, or perhaps never set foot on snow, or not driven in alpine conditions, take a look at our guide of all essential information you should know before arriving on the mighty maunga.

Snow play area

Looking for somewhere to experience the snow or maybe throw a snowball?

At Whakapapa, you will need a valid pass to access any lift facilities and be either skiing, snowboarding or sledding to go onto the slopes. We do not allow foot traffic on the trails for safety reasons.

Into the winter season, as the snow levels build up, there will be a small snow experience zone at the top of the Sky Waka gondola at Whakapapa, which you can access with a sightseeing pass.

Depending on the conditions, there can be snow surrounding the plaza area, which you are welcome to play on in a safe manner.

See you at the bottom