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1/43 Skiing Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu
The ski resort Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu is located in Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand, North Island).
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10 strengths of this ski resort
For skiing and snowboarding, there are 44 km of slopes available. 12 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,580 and 2,300 m.
The Whakapapa ski area is located on the northwestern slopes of the volcano Mt. Ruapehu (2,797 m) in Tongariro National Park. Most slopes and runs for skiing are accessible by chairlifts and gondolas. The treeless terrain, partly interspersed with rocks, also offers many opportunities for
Elevation info
1580 m - 2300 m (Difference 720 m)
Ski slopes »
Total: 44 km
| Easy | 5 km |
| Intermediate | 27 km |
| Difficult | 12 km |
Ski lifts »
Total: 12
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Ski pass prices
Day ticket
Main season
Main season
| Adults | Youth |
|---|---|
| NZ$ 159,- | NZ$ 99,- |
| approx. € 78,- | approx. € 49,- |
Snow report »
Ski resort closed
0 of 44 km of slopes (0% open)
0 of 12 lifts
- cm top (2300 m)
- cm base (1580 m)
- cm base (1580 m)
Weather »
Fri
2/7°C
3/10°C
Sat
1/7°C
2/10°C
Sun
-1/10°C
0/13°C
Mon
-2/12°C
-1/15°C
Tue
5/12°C
6/15°C
Operating times
| Current season: | 2026-06-13 - 2026-10-25 |
| General season: | mid June - late October |
| Opening times: | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Note: The openening times are provided by the ski resort Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu and can vary based on external conditions, day of the week, school holidays and public holidays. | |
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