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DAILY REPORT
Last updated: 7:27am Sat 17th Jan

The clouds have lifted and it's a beautiful morning at Whakapapa. We are hosting the start of the Goat Adventure race this morning. Lorenz's Bar and Cafe is open from 6:30am for all your early morning coffee and food needs. From 10am sightseeing will be open on the Sky Waka gondola. Travel high to the Knoll Ridge Chalet and savour the views and the food. We can't wait to welcome you soon!

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
6:30am - 4:15pm

Conditions

Temperature
3.5°c
Wind
2.5km/h SE

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
16th January - 21st January
Today 16th January
11.1°C
High
4.1°C
Low
rain
Sun 17th January
7.7°C
High
2.1°C
Low
Cloudy
Mon 18th January
8.6°C
High
3.1°C
Low
fog
Tue 19th January
12.8°C
High
2.8°C
Low
Cloudy
Wed 20th January
11.4°C
High
3.1°C
Low
Clear sky
Thu 21st January
5.2°C
High
3.9°C
Low
Cloudy