It's a kind of magic
Skiing and snowboarding from 27 June
BUY ONLINE AND SAVE $10 PER LIFT PASS
High altitude, low stress. Buy online ahead of time and save $10 per lift pass. Click and collect your passes on mountain, or if passing through Auckland, Wellington, Taupō, or National Park, from one of the locations linked below.
Click and Collect locations

Make Your Own Magic

One pass to access all facilities at Whakapapa, the magic mountain. Choose from weekday or weekend day, lower mountain or all mountain passes, depending on what you want to get out of your winter season.

Lift pass prices reflected below are online prices. Save $10 when purchasing your pass online ahead of time vs. on mountain.

Supporting Search and Rescue Dogs Avalanche NZ (SARDA)
Search and Rescue Dogs Avalanche NZ (SARDA) donation
All Ages $5
Whakapapa is proud to partner with SARDA NZ to support the volunteer organisation in providing search and rescue avalanche dog teams in alpine environments across New Zealand. Please join us in supporting their cause with a donation.
Includes:
Donation to SARDA
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Donate

2024 Day Passes

Day Passes for skiing and snowboarding are a great option for those planning to visit Whakapapa as a one off, or fewer than a handful of times in a season.

In 2024, our Day Passes are split by all mountain or lower mountain, which gives you access to our dedicated learner facility, Happy Valley, and the Rangatira Chairlift for progression.

You can also choose to visit on a weekday at a discounted rate, or weekend day. Day Passes are open dated, meaning you can use them any time throughout the season.

Please note, Day Passes do not include Sledding. For info on our dedicated sledding area at Whakapapa and passes, visit Whakapapa Sledding Passes.

Not skiing or snowboarding?

If your plans at Whakapapa involve sightseeing or snow play only, consider purchasing a Sky Waka gondola sightseeing Pass instead of a Whakapapa Day Pass. The Sky Waka gondola Sightseeing Pass allows you to ascend 2020m above sea level to Knoll Ridge Chalet, featuring a dedicated snow play area and the highest café in New Zealand.

Weekday Pass options
Weekday Pass
Adult $99
Youth $59
Infant $0
One Weekday Pass gives you a days’ access to all available skiing and snowboarding facilities at Whakapapa, Monday-Friday including the Sky Waka gondola.
Includes:
Access to all available lifts at Whakapapa for skiing and snowboarding and Sky Waka gondola
Not Included:
Weekend access or sledding access.
Valid:
Mon - Fri
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Lower Mountain Weekday Pass
Adult $59
Youth $39
One weekdays' access to Whakapapa's lower mountain area including learner area, Happy Valley, and the Rangatira chairlift for skiing and snowboarding, Monday-Friday, where you can learn the basics to help you progress safely.
Includes:
Access to Happy Valley learner area and the Rangatira chairlift for skiing and snowboarding only.
Not Included:
Weekend Access. Access to the Sky Waka gondola, sledding area or upper mountain facilities.
Valid:
Mon - Fri
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THREE WEEKDAY PASS
Adult $249
Youth $149
Three weekdays access to all available facilities for skiing and snowboarding at Whakapapa, Monday-Friday. Passes do not need to be used across consecutive days, and are valid any weekday of the 2024 season.
Includes:
Access to all available lifts at Whakapapa for skiing and snowboarding.
Not Included:
Weekend access or sledding access.
Valid:
Mon - Fri
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Weekend Day Pass options
Weekend Day Pass
Adult $149
Youth $99
Infant $0
One Weekend Day Pass gives you a days’ access to all available facilities at Whakapapa for skiing and snowboarding, including the Sky Waka gondola.
Includes:
Access to all available lifts at Whakapapa for skiing or snowboarding including the Sky Waka gondola
Not Included:
Access to sledding area.
Valid:
Sat - Sun, Mon - Fri
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Lower Mountain Weekend Day Pass
Adult $79
Youth $59
One days' access to Whakapapa's lower mountain, including learner area, Happy Valley, and the Rangatira chairlift for skiing and snowboarding, where you can learn the basics to help you progress safely.
Includes:
Access to Happy Valley learner area and the Rangatira Chairlift for skiing and snowboarding.
Not Included:
Access to the Sky Waka gondola, sledding area or upper mountain facilities.
Valid:
Sat - Sun, Mon - Fri
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Three Weekend Day Pass
Adult $349
Youth $249
Infant $0
Three days access to all available facilities at Whakapapa for skiing or snowboarding. Passes do not need to be used across consecutive days, and can be used on any day of the 2024 season.
Includes:
Access to all available lifts at Whakapapa for skiing and snowboarding, including Sky Waka gondola.
Not Included:
Access to sledding area.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
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Accompanying Adult Pass

Support your kids on foot in our beginner area, Happy Valley. This pass is reserved for adults, who are not skiing or snowboarding themselves, with small children they want to help and instruct.

An accompanying adult pass is for one adult supporting one child aged 10 and under.

We offer two session times at the following prices:

  • Morning session 9am-1pm: $24
  • Afternoon session 1-4pm: $14

Due to safety, the passes are capped to a maximum of 50 per session.

Please visit our Guest Services team at Whakapapa to purchase this pass.

Passes FAQs

What are the age categories for your 2024 Day Passes?

2024 Season Passes

A small number of full-priced 'Anytime' 2024 Whakapapa Season Passes are now available to purchase.

Join our mountain-minded community on the regular with a 2024 Whakapapa Season Pass. A Season Pass gives you unlimited access to all facilities at Whakapapa, across the season, ‘anytime’ of your choosing. No blackouts.

Season Pass and Platinum Parking Pass options
Anytime Season Pass
Adult $899
Youth $449
Senior $449
An 'Anytime' Season Pass gives you it all. Access to all facilities at Whakapapa and all the best Season Pass benefits, to use any day of the season we are open.
Includes:
4 x buddy passes, 50% off at SnowPlanet, 15% off on mountain benefits. T&Cs apply.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
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Anytime Platinum Parking Pass
All Ages $749
An optional add-on to any Season Pass type. 'Anytime' access to Whakapapa's platinum parking area. Also save 20% in on-mountain benefits.
Includes:
20% off F&B, private & group lessons, retail, workshop, rentals, and sledding.
Not Included:
Lift Pass
Valid:
Mon - Sun
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Weekday Platinum Parking Pass
All Ages $499
An optional add-on to any Season Pass type. Weekday access to Whakapapa's platinum parking area. Also save 20% in on-mountain benefits.
Includes:
20% off F&B, private & group lessons, retail, rentals, workshop, and sledding.
Not Included:
Weekend access. Lift Pass.
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Buy Pass

Powder Alliance

With your 2024 Whakapapa Winter Season Pass, you will also receive 3 days' access to each of the 22 premier Powder Alliance Resorts in the USA and Canada. Find out more about the Powder Alliance.

Terms and conditions

Read through the important terms and conditions relating to your choice of pass.

Lessons

Lessons for first timers through to advanced skiers and riders, both private and group lessons. Connect with our qualified instructors.

Rentals

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