Whakapapa

Whakapapa is a ski resort located on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is one of the largest ski areas in New Zealand and offers skiers and snowboarders a wide variety of terrain, from gentle beginner runs to steep expert runs, with the longest ski run being 3.2 kilometers.

Whakapapa Ski Area is known for its long ski season, which runs from June to October, and its impressive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The resort receives an average annual snowfall of around 7 meters, and also has snow-making capability to supplement the natural snowfall. This ensures that skiers and snowboarders have access to good snow conditions throughout the ski season.

The ski area offers a total of 20 lifts including the Sky Waka Gondola which is the first and only all-weather gondola in New Zealand, this gondola access the best and most varied terrain on the mountain, where skiers and snowboarders can enjoy the panoramic views of the Tongariro National Park.

The resort offers a wide range of services including ski rental, ski schools, snowboard rental, with experienced and certified instructors, Whakapapa caters to skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Additionally, the resort offers a variety of on-mountain accommodations such as ski-in/ski-out hotels and apartments, as well as a variety of dining and après-ski options.