SNOW SCHOOL

Lessons

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This is the year of less snowploughing and more shred.

Build strong foundations and sharpen your technique, from first timers through to confident riders. With qualified instructors matched to your level, you’ll pick it up faster and progress with confidence.

Private Lessons

Private Lessons

It's all about you.

One-on-one time with an instructor, built around you, your goals and your pace. Choose skiing or snowboarding, available to those from 3 yrs, and progress faster without the waiting around, focusing on what actually makes a difference for you. Private lessons run for 2, 3, or 6 hrs, and you can even request your favourite instructor.

Book a private lesson.

Private Lessons
6 Hour Private $699
Available for ages 4 and above, with 2, 3 or 6 hour lessons and the option to request your favourite instructor.
Performance Privates
Morning Performance Private $499
For Level 5+ guests who want to hone a specific skill, with personalised goals and coaching tailored to polishing technique.
Mini Private Lessons
Mini Ski $119
For skiers aged 3–4 and snowboarders aged 3–6, these 1 hour lessons build confidence and foundational skills.
Group Lessons

Group Lessons

That “we’re all in this together” energy.

Learn skiing or snowboarding alongside others at a similar level and progress as a crew, sharing the wins and the wobbles along the way. Available for ages 4 and over, with a maximum of 10 riders per group, it’s a social way to build your snow skills it’s a social way to build your snow skills.

Book a group lesson.

Single Group Lesson
Adult $119
A 1hr and 50min lesson, catering for up to 10 riders of a similar ability level.
Full Day Group Lesson
Adult $149
Full day lessons run from 10.15-3.45pm with a 30 minute lunch break.

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Day Passes

Day Passes

Check out our lift passes and spend the whole day on snow at Whakapapa.

Rentals

Rentals

Kit yourself out in quality ski and snowboard equipment, and warm outer wear. Bundle with a lift pass and save!

Getting Here

Getting Here

Getting up here and exploring NZ's magic mountain is closer than you think.