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Current status
DAILY REPORT
Last updated: 7:34am Wed 3rd Dec

A storm is forecast to persist for the day. The Sky Waka is closed today. For those who make the trip, Lorenz's Bar and Cafe in the base area as well as our Retail store will be open from 10am.

Check the report below for daily operational updates.

LIVE OPERATIONS FEED
Bruce Road: OPEN

Closed
Sky Waka gondola
Open
Whakapapa Shop
9.30am - 3pm
Closed
Knoll Ridge Chalet
10am - 3.30pm

Hiking trails

Yes
Meads Wall Trail
No
Waterfall Descent Trail
No
Wild West Trail
Skyline Trail
Yankee Trail
No
Knoll Loop Trail

Webcams

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
2nd December - 7th December
Today 2nd December
8.2°C
High
5°C
Low
Heavy rain
Thu 3rd December
4.8°C
High
0.7°C
Low
sleet
Fri 4th December
11.4°C
High
2.3°C
Low
Light rain
Sat 5th December
14.3°C
High
9.2°C
Low
Cloudy
Sun 6th December
15.9°C
High
7.9°C
Low
Clear sky
Mon 7th December
9.8°C
High
9°C
Low
Clear sky