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All lifts/cable cars Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu
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From the Whakapapa base station, the Sky Waka 10-person gondola lift takes you quickly and comfortably up to the ski resort. Up in the ski resort, there are two 4-person chairlifts and tow lifts. In the lower area, a fast 4-person chairlift provides access to easy slopes in the Rockgarden. A lift (elevator) takes you to Happy Valley. There is a 2-person chairlift here and several moving carpets for beginners and families.
Number of ski lifts |
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Total capacity | 20405 Passengers/hour |
Total lift length | 7.5 km Total |
Planned ski lifts
planned: Knoll Ridge Express
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)Length: 1860 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 3500
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planned: Cornice Bowl Express
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)Length: 1500 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 3000
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List of all current ski lifts
Sky Waka Gondola (YOC 2019)
10pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)Length: 1799 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: LEITNER
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Rangatira Express (YOC 2016)
4pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)Length: 740 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 2800
Manufacturer: Leitner-Poma
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Delta Quad (YOC 2017)
4pers. Chairlift (fixed-grip)Length: 500 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 1600
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
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West Ridge Quad (YOC 1989)
4pers. Chairlift (fixed-grip)Length: 993 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 1740
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
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Double Happy Chair (YOC 2017)
2pers. Chairlift (fixed-grip)Length: 303 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 1100
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
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Far West T-bar (YOC 1989)
T-barLength: 982 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 1025
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
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Knoll Ridge T-bar (YOC 1982)
T-barLength: 932 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 1420
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
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The Valley T-bar (YOC 1981)
T-barLength: 787 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 1420
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
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Happy Valley Carpet 1 (YOC 2016)
People mover/Moving Carpet with coverLength: 123 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 1800
Manufacturer: Sunkid
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Happy Valley Carpet 2
People mover/Moving Carpet with coverLength: 60 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 1800
Manufacturer: Sunkid
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Happy Valley Carpet 3
People mover/Moving CarpetLength: 145 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 1800
Manufacturer: Sunkid
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Cinder Carpet 4
People mover/Moving CarpetLength: 95 m · Carrying capacity/hour: 1500
Manufacturer: Sunkid
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