Whakapapa Summer Report
BUY YOUR GONDOLA PASSES
2026 Winter Season Passes on sale now!
Get ready for a winter packed with magic on the maunga.
More info
Current status
DAILY REPORT
Last updated: 7:44am Sun 14th Dec

We're open daily for the summer season!
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 - 3.30pm

Hiking trails

Yes
Meads Wall Trail
Yes
Waterfall Descent Trail
Yes
Wild West Trail
Skyline Trail
Yankee Trail
Yes
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
14th December - 19th December
Today 14th December
11.2°C
High
7.1°C
Low
rain
Mon 15th December
11.7°C
High
3.9°C
Low
Partly cloudy
Tue 16th December
10.4°C
High
2.5°C
Low
rain
Wed 17th December
5°C
High
0.6°C
Low
rain
Thu 18th December
7.9°C
High
-0.2°C
Low
Cloudy
Fri 19th December
8.6°C
High
3.5°C
Low
Cloudy