Something for everyone
Events

What's coming up at Whakapapa.

Events run year round, from club and racing competitions to community gatherings and family friendly days, with something happening for every pace and interest.

Mountain for Two Package
Mountain for Two Package
LIMITED TIME ONLY

The ultimate alpine 'day date' designed for couples to share something special.

Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
3 - 19th April

Our Easter scavenger hunt comes back every day during the April School holidays.
Come collect your scavenger hunt sheet from our team in the retail shop.

Winter opening Weekend
Winter opening Weekend
30th MAY

Celebrate the start of winter with family friendly snow fun and mountain views.

Happy Valley Rail Jam
Happy Valley Rail Jam
17th july
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 Trophy
Rangatira Trophy
5th September
Navy Interships
Navy Interships
10th September
Air Force Champs
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

The Goat Gondola Special
The Goat Gondola Special
Fri 16th — Sun 18th Jan

Score 25% off your gondola passes when you buy onsite during The Goat weekend!

Locals Weekend
Locals Weekend
29th – 30th Nov 2025

Join us for an early summer weekend on the maunga with special sightseeing rates for our local communities.