Sunset Session with Lakeman
1ST AUG
Make the most of late skiing and head to Lorenz's Bar & Café as the sun goes down, where Taupō's award-winning Lakeman Brewing Co. will be pouring drink specials.
Women’s Week
17th — 21st AUG
A five-day, all-women event blending skill development with a strong, supportive crew vibe. Off the mountain, enjoy coffee catch-ups, après at Knoll Ridge Chalet and a mid-week dinner in town.
NIPS
30th AUG — 3rd SEPT
NZ’s premier primary and intermediate ski champs, giving young racers a fun, safe and supportive alpine racing experience.
Sunset Session with Corona
5th SEPTEMBER
Make the most of late skiing and head to Lorenz's Bar & Café as the sun goes down, where our Corona Happy Hour will be serving buckets with Corona, Michelob Ultra and Mateus Rosé.
Rangatira Retro
5th September
Hosted by Rangatira Alpine Sports Club, this Dual Slalom race welcomes competitors of all ages and abilities across a range of ski and snowboard categories.
Navy Interships & Air Force Champs
10th September
Adaptive Festival
11th — 13th SEPT
A celebration of inclusive snow sports where people of all abilities come together on the mountain.
Navy Club Champs
12th September
DJI Demo Day
26th Septemeber
Experience the mountain through a new lens as you trial the latest DJI camera technology. Capture your own Whakapapa adventure, and keep the footage from your day on snow with some spot prizes up for grabs.
Waimarino Cup/North Island Champs
3rd October
Contingency 4th October
Whakapapa Freeride Festival
5th October
Weather Window 5th - 8th October
Pond Skim
10th October
Past Events
Adaptive Volunteer Training
25th — 26th JULY
Learn how to support adaptive guests on and off snow. No previous experience is required! Adaptive volunteers receive a free day pass for every day they volunteer and can earn up to a full Season Pass refund.
Happy Valley Rail Jam
17th JULY
Hit the rail and box line, throw down your best tricks, and be in to win great prizes thanks to IHI Syndicate and Dragon. Open to all ages, with a $10 entry fee payable on bib collection.
Warren Miller Movie Night
17th July
Join us in Lorenz's Bar & Café for a free screening of the latest Warren Miller film, SNO-CIETY. Food and drink specials available from 4pm, with the movie starting at 5pm.
Peaks & Beats with Aperol
11TH JULY
Aperol takes over Knoll Ridge Chalet for an afternoon of music, mountain views and drink specials.
Yakima on the Mountain
11th JULY
Find Yakima in the base area showcasing their smart transport solutions for your next snow adventure, with spot prizes, a 2026 Whakapapa Season Pass drawn on the day, and entries into the draw to win a $1,000 Yakima voucher!
Avalanche & Backcountry Education with BCA & Hillary Outdoors
5TH July
An afternoon of avalanche awareness, mountain decision-making, and the latest backcountry safety gear from BCA.