Welcome to an absolutely stunning Wednesday at Whakapapa! Presently we have a cloud layer intermittently hanging around the base, but it remains fine and clear up high!

Fuel up at Lorenz's Bar and Cafe from 9:30 am, because at 10 am, the mountain is all yours. Soar high on the Sky Waka Gondola for breathtaking views across Tongariro National Park and visit the Knoll Ridge Cafe. Down in Happy Valley, the fun is on with free snow play for everyone! For an adrenaline rush, pre-book your sledding online. And for those keen to carve, our beginner ski and snowboard areas are ready for you.

Our snowmaking crew has been on another level, taking full advantage of these perfect, cold nights. They've been absolutely on point, building an incredible base for the upcoming school holidays. With a fantastic forecast shaping up for the Matariki long weekend, you can feel the excitement building across the maunga.

Come and be part of the buzz! An unforgettable winter experience is waiting for you at Whakapapa!