Whakapapa Summer Report
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Last updated: 10:25am Thu 18th Dec

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
Whakapapa Shop
9.30am - 4pm
Open
Knoll Ridge Chalet
10am - 4pm

Conditions

Temperature
2.3°c
Wind
11.5km/h SSW

Hiking trails

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

Webcams

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Top of the gondola
Top of the gondola
Te Heuheu Valley
The Pinnacles
Staircase Slopes
Far West T-Bar
Happy Valley
Forecast
Fri
7.3°C
High
2.7°C
Low
rain
Sat
6.4°C
High
1.2°C
Low
rain
Sun
7.1°C
High
0.3°C
Low
Cloudy
Mon
9°C
High
2°C
Low
Clear sky
Tue
9.1°C
High
3.6°C
Low
Heavy rain