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Last updated: 9:06am Mon 12th 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

Conditions

Temperature
5.4°c
Wind
1.1km/h E

Hiking trails

Yes
Meads Wall Trail
Yes
Waterfall Descent Trail
No
Wild West Trail
No
Skyline Trail
No
Yankee Trail
No
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
12th January - 16th January
Today 12th January
11.7°C
High
5.3°C
Low
Cloudy
Wed 13th January
11.8°C
High
6.9°C
Low
rain
Thu 14th January
9.6°C
High
8°C
Low
Heavy rain
Fri 15th January
11.3°C
High
8.7°C
Low
rain
Sat 16th January
12°C
High
5.6°C
Low
rainshowers