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Summer Sightseeing
2025/26 SUMMER SEASON HAS ENDED
Get ready for a winter packed with magic on the maunga.
Explore Winter
Sky Waka gondola

Sky Waka gondola

The ride takes you up to 2,020m where you step off to soak up the views or grab a bite at Knoll Ridge Chalet.

The 1.8km journey lasts around 12 minutes, lifting you above seasonal waterfalls and ancient lava flows as the mountain unfolds around you, with each cabin seating up to 10 people.

Glass Bottom Cabins

Glass Bottom Cabins

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Upgrade your journey with a glass bottom cabin and enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views with the volcanic landscape visible beneath your feet. With just two cabins available, this exclusive experience is only available during summer.

Combo for more adventure

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Enjoy great value by pairing your Sky Waka gondola ride with a delicious meal or another local attraction.

Dining Credit + Gondola Ride
Family Raft Trip
White Water Rafting
Private Guiding

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High Tea at 2,020m
High Tea at 2,020m

Our take on a traditional high tea, enjoyed at 2,020m and quite possibly the highest high tea in the world! An evolving menu of savoury and sweet treats served with bottomless tea or a barista coffee.

Short Walks
Short Walks

Without the snow, Whakapapa is a fascinating mix of rock, pumice, scoria, and sand. Explore on foot, with six marked walks to help you navigate through the rocky formations.

2026 Winter Season Passes
2026 Winter Season Passes

Our best value Season Passes are available for purchase. You can explore our 2026 Winter Season Passes via the link below and consider the best choice for you.