Whakapapa Summer Report
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Last updated: 6:55am Tue 20th Jan

Ride the Sky Waka Gondola up the slopes of Mt Ruapehu to a breathtaking 2000 metres. Soak in the stunning views across the Tongariro World Heritage Park and across and out to Taranaki on a clear day.
At the top, indulge in a delicious lunch, fresh coffee, or a refreshing drink at Knoll Ridge Café, New Zealand's highest café. For something truly special, treat yourself to our premium High Tea experience at altitude. Bookings are recommended.
Come elevate your summer adventure literally!

LIVE OPERATIONS FEED
Bruce Road: OPEN

Open
Sky Waka gondola
10am - 4pm (Last ride up 3:30pm)
Open
Knoll Ridge Chalet
10am - 4pm
Open
Whakapapa Shop
9:45am - 12:30pm

Conditions

Temperature
8.1°c
Wind
29.2km/h E

Hiking trails

Yes
Meads Wall Trail
Yes
Waterfall Descent Trail
Yes
Wild West Trail
Yes
Skyline Trail
Yes
Yankee Trail
Yes
Knoll Loop Trail

Webcams

Far West T-Bar web cam shot
Far West T-Bar
Far West T-Bar
Top of the gondola
Te Heuheu Valley
The Pinnacles
Staircase Slopes
Happy Valley
Forecast
19th January - 24th January
Today 19th January
8.9°C
High
5°C
Low
fog
Wed 20th January
11.3°C
High
6.6°C
Low
Cloudy
Thu 21st January
12.7°C
High
8.9°C
Low
Heavy rain
Fri 22nd January
12.3°C
High
6.6°C
Low
Cloudy
Sat 23rd January
4.1°C
High
-0.3°C
Low
sleet
Sun 24th January
1.2°C
High
1°C
Low
Heavy rain