winter 2026
Events coming up at Whakapapa.
Corona Happy Hour
Corona Happy Hour
Starting 22nd June

Ease into the afternoon with Corona Happy Hour at Lorenz’s Bar & Cafe running daily from 2:30pm with specials on Corona, Michelob Ultra and Mateus Rosé.

Peaks & Beats with Aperol
Peaks & Beats with Aperol
7TH JULY

Aperol takes over Knoll Ridge Chalet for an afternoon of music, mountain views and drink specials.

Yakima on the Mountain
Yakima on the Mountain
11th JULY

Find Yakima in the base area showcasing their smart transport solutions for your next snow adventure, with the latest products and spot prizes up for grabs.

Happy Valley Rail Jam
Happy Valley Rail Jam
17th JULY

Hit the rail and box line, throw down your best tricks, and be in to win great prizes. Registration coming soon.

Bay of Plenty/Waikato Champs
Bay of Plenty/Waikato Champs
21st August

Contingency 28th August.

NIPS
NIPS
30th AUG — 2nd SEPT

NZ’s premier primary and intermediate ski champs, giving young racers a fun, safe and supportive alpine racing experience.

Rangatira Retro
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
Navy Interships & Air Force Champs
10th September
Adaptive Festival
Adaptive Festival
11th — 13th SEPT

A celebration of inclusive snow sports where people of all abilities come together on the mountain.

Navy Club Champs
Navy Club Champs
12th September
Ngauruhoe Trophy Race
Ngauruhoe Trophy Race
19th September

Contingency 20th September

Tongariro Juniors Club Race
Tongariro Juniors Club Race
26th September

Contingency 27th September

Waimarino Cup/North Island Champs
Waimarino Cup/North Island Champs
3rd October

Contingency 4th October

Whakapapa Freeride Festival
Whakapapa Freeride Festival
5th October

Weather Window 5th - 8th October

Pond Skim
Pond Skim
10th October

Past Events

Winter Kick Off Weekend
Winter Kick Off Weekend
30th MAY

Winter is coming back and we’re kicking things off properly with DJs and the first-ever Snowland sessions!