SKI AND SNOWBOARDING
MOUNT RUAPEHU
MOUNT RUAPEHU
SKI AND SNOWBOARDING
World Class Skiing
and Snow Boarding
Central North Island New Zealand
Whakapapa on the northern slopes, and Tūroa on the southern. Terrain is formed by solidified lava, making for some of the most exhilarating skiing and snowboarding New Zealand has to offer. In summer, Whapapapa offers sightseeing aboard the iconic Sky Waka gondola, food and beverage options, and marked walks
Ski or Snowboard
Ski and snowboard in the heart of New Zealand's North Island. Long, gentle slopes, and premier beginner facilities entice first timers to Whakapapa, affording them space to get the hang of turning and stopping at their own pace.
More advanced skiers and snowboarders rejoice in accessible free ride terrain, with natural bowls, wind lips, and a vast number of cliffs and shoots.
Mount Ruapehu rises from the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, located in the Dual World Heritage, Tongariro National Park. Offering two world class Ski and Snowboarding areas suitable for beginners to expert
See the Sights
Journey 1.8km up the northern face of Mt Ruapehu to 2020m, on the Sky Waka gondola.
The journey, both summer and winter, offers panoramic views of the volcanic landscape, out to neighbouring peaks of Mt Ngāuruhoe and Mt Tongariro, and across the central North Island.
Dine at the top in the Knoll Ridge Chalets.
Come prepared
Skiing and snowboarding is great fun, and at Whakapapa, you get to do it in one of nature's best adventure playgrounds. With a little preparation, you can ensure your first experience into skiing and snowboarding is a positive one, with more up than down time.
Check out all our tips and tricks, from setting out to progressing upwards.
Getting here
Skiing and snowboarding is great fun, and at Whakapapa, you get to do it in one of nature's best adventure playgrounds.
With a little preparation, you can ensure your first
World Class Skiing and Snow Boarding
Central North Island New Zealand
Ski or Snowboard
Ski and snowboard in the heart of New Zealand's North Island. Long, gentle slopes, and premier beginner facilities entice first timers to Whakapapa, affording them space to get the hang of turning and stopping at their own pace.
More advanced skiers and snowboarders rejoice in accessible free ride terrain, with natural bowls, wind lips, and a vast number of cliffs and shoots.
See the Sights
Journey 1.8km up the northern face of Mt Ruapehu to 2020m, on the Sky Waka gondola.
The journey, both summer and winter, offers panoramic views of the volcanic landscape, out to neighbouring peaks of Mt Ngāuruhoe and Mt Tongariro, and across the central North Island.
Dine at the top in the Knoll Ridge Chalets.
Getting here
Skiing and snowboarding is great fun, and at Whakapapa, you get to do it in one of nature's best adventure playgrounds.
With a little preparation, you can ensure your first
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