ON SALE FROM MARCH
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 March 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

2025 Winter Passes will go on sale in March / April 2025. Choose from Season or Day Passes, all mountain, lower mountain, or Happy Valley beginner area only.

Lessons

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

Programmes

Level up with programmes designed for both adults and mini shredders. 5, 10, and 20-day options, across development and performance.

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.

Rentals

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

Unique conditions

Our oeprations on Mt Ruapehu are at the mercy of the elements, and the climatic effects of being atop the North Island’s peak, unprotected from any direction, adding a sense of drama but also magic to our slopes.

Our terrain is naturally volcanic, making it vast and diverse, and better flowing. Made by nature, enhanced by our expert team. This guarantees variety, creativity, and excitement.

While some days are gnarlier than others, we often arrive to crisp, bluebird days, and elusive “spring corn” – soft and forgiving – as the sun warms the slopes over the day.

We traditionally see a base of upwards of 1m from August, with snow filling the gullies and rocky crevasses, making for some of the best free ride terrain in the Southern Hemisphere.

Come prepared for our conditions and plan ahead and you will experience its magic.

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.

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