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Snow reliability Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu

Snow reliability of the ski resort Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu

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1/3
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4 out of 5 stars

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Snow-reliable rating Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu

Thanks to its altitude of over 2000 m, Whakapapa is quite snow-sure and offers a very long season lasting until October. The slopes down to the base station and in Happy Valley can be covered with artificial snow using powerful snow cannons.

Worth knowing
  • Artificial snow-making
    20 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
  • The valley run is open most of the time.
Elevation info
1580 m - 2300 m (Difference 720 m)
General season
mid June - late October
High-performance snow cannons in the Whakapapa ski area
High-performance snow cannons in the Whakapapa…
Snow cannons in Happy Valley
Snow cannons in Happy Valley

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