Whakapapa New Zealand

Resort Status

  • Not available

Projected Season Dates

  • Opening2025/05/31
  • Closing2025/10/26
  • Days Open-
  • Last Year114

Overview

Whakapapa is situated upon the north-western slopes of Mt. Ruapehu located on New Zealand’s North Island. The ski field is known for being the largest in New Zealand and for being located atop an active volcano. Whakapapa has terrain for all ability types and is accompanied by amazing views. The ski field is operated by Ruapehu Ski Lifts and a lift ticket also grants visitors access to neighboring resort Turoa. Whakapapa Ski Area is a great resort for families, beginners and the more adventurous...more

Skimaps

Five-Day Forecast

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Last updated Mon Jun 09 2025 09:06:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Snow Reports

  • Last Reporttoday
  • Last Snow Depth2.0cm
  • Top/Btm Snow-/-
  • Off-Piste-
  • On-Piste-

Snow Forecast

  • Next 3 Days23.0cm
  • Days 4-66.0cm
  • Days 7-9-

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Runs/Pistes

  • Beginner17%
  • Intermediate33%
  • Advanced50%
  • Expert-%
  • Total31

Lifts

  • Cable1
  • Chair3
  • Surface4
  • Total8

Elevation & Snow

  • Summit7546 ft
  • Vertical2198 ft
  • Base5348 ft
  • Snowmaking-
  • Avg. Snow-

Terrain

  • Night Skiing-
  • Pistes Length-
  • Terrain Parks-
  • Longest Run-
  • Skiable-

Resorts Near to
Whakapapa

Contact

AddressRuapehu Alpine Lifts Ltd. Privat Bag Mount Ruapehu, Manawatu-WanganuiNew Zealand
Phone64-07-892-3738
Emailinfo@mtruapehu.com
Website-