Head Demo Day
5TH SEPT ONWARDS
Before you buy, take it for a ride – Head ski demo day- come ride with us at Whakapapa.
Navy Interships & Air Force Champs
10th SEPT
Maketū Pies Day
11TH SEP
Find Maketū Pies up at the Knoll Ridge Chalet with special pie tastings, lots of giveaways and a chance to win a Maketū merch prize pack!
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 SEPT
Atomic & Armada Demo Days
From 16th SEPT ONWARDS
Get hands-on with the latest Armada and Atomic ranges this season. Try the skis before you buy. Our expert tech Hunter is on-mountain to answer your questions and help find the right ski for how you ski.
Peaks & Beats with Scapegrace
26TH SEP
The Knoll Ridge Chalet will be taken over by Scapegrace with a live DJ from 1pm.
Tongariro Juniors Club Race
26th SEPT
Open to skiers and boarders under 18. $25 per racer, with race-day registration from 9am at Knoll Ridge Café and a post-race prizegiving BBQ at Tongariro Ski Club Lodge. Pre-register via juniors@tongariroski.co.nz.
Waimarino Cup/North Island Champs
3rd OCT
Contingency 4th October
Whakapapa Freeride Festival
5th — 6th OCT
Take on Whakapapa’s natural terrain in two freeride competitions open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages.
Pond Skim
10th OCT
Past Events
NIPS
30th AUG — 3rd SEPT
NZ’s premier primary and intermediate ski champs, giving young racers a fun, safe and supportive alpine racing experience.
Peaks & Beats with Aperol
22ND AUG
Aperol takes over the Knoll Ridge Chalet featuring Aperol Slushies, Aperol Towers, a live DJ from 1pm and even some cheeky little giveaways!
DJI Demo Day
22ND AUG
See the mountain through a new lens with the latest DJI camera tech. Capture your day, keep the footage and go in the draw to win a DJI Action 5 camera or DJI Neo drone.
Women’s Week
17th — 21st AUG
A five-day, all-women event blending skill development with a strong, supportive crew vibe. Off the slopes enjoy coffee catch-ups, après at Knoll Ridge Chalet and a mid-week dinner on the mountain. Supported by XTM.
Sunset Session with Lakeman
1ST AUG
Keep the laps going with free Rangatira laps from 4pm, then head to Lorenz's Bar & Café for Lakeman Brewing drink specials, smashed tacos and heaps of giveaways from 2:30pm.
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.