30 MAY - 25 OCT 2026
Let the mountain work its magic
2026 Winter Passes
2026 Winter Passes
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NEW ZEALAND’S NORTH ISLAND SKI AREA

Explore the slopes in the heart of dual World Heritage Tongariro National Park. This iconic maunga delivers some of the country’s most exhilarating skiing and snowboarding across dramatic volcanic terrain.

Drop straight into your winter at Whakapapa.

Snowland
Snowland
EARLY SEASON SPECIAL

Tubing, sledding and snowplay now all in one open space with one ticket giving you access to all the ways to play.

Learn to Ski Package
Learn to Ski Package

A lesson, rental equipment and lift access all in one simple booking to get you started skiing or snowboarding.

Winter Passes
Winter Passes

Winter your way with day passes or a Season Pass, giving you access to all open lifts and terrain.

Skiing at Whakapapa

Our 2026 winter season runs from Kings Birthday Weekend (30 May) through to Labour Weekend (25 October). Experience early winter at Whakapapa with our new Snowland and scenic gondola rides from 30 May 2026, while skiing and snowboarding kick off from 4 July 2026, with lifts and terrain opening progressively as conditions allow.

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New Zealand’s best place to learn on snow.

New Zealand’s best place to learn on snow.

Designed for all ages and abilities, our Snow School delivers friendly ski and snowboard lessons from Levels 1 to 5, offered in both private and group formats.

Learn in the purpose built Happy Valley beginner area, where gentle terrain and supportive instruction help build skills, confidence and enjoyment from your very first run.

What’s coming up on the maunga.

Opening Weekend
Opening Weekend
30TH MAY

We're waking up the winter season with DJs and the first-ever Snowland sessions!

NIPS
NIPS
30th AUG — 2nd SEPT

NZ’s premier primary and intermediate ski champs, giving young racers a fun, safe and supportive alpine racing experience.

adaptive festival
adaptive festival
11th — 13th SEPT

A celebration of inclusive snow sports where people of all abilities come together on the mountain.

Find the run calling your name.

The magic of this place is shaped by nature and time.

The magic of this place is shaped by nature and time.

Learn about Mt Ruapehu, its volcanic landscape and cultural significance, and how this place has shaped the experiences we share on the maunga today.