Latest Snowfall
Last 24 Hr
0 in.
Last 48 Hr
0 in.
Last 72 Hr
0 in.
Current Weather
Feb 9
Fog
53°F / 11°C
Related Regions: Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, Oceania
Whakapapa
Whakapapa
Whakapapa, New Zealand's largest ski area since joining with Turoa Ski Resort, is part of Tongariro National Park, New Zealand's oldest national park and a world heritage area. Whakapapa is operated under a licence issued by the Department of Conservation and is owned and run by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Ltd. There are 43 trails with terrain for all ability levels; including off-piste expert terrain. The ski area can be broken into three areas: Happy Valley (a self contained beginners area), the "east" side (where the majority of lifts & services are located), and the "west" side (highlighted by the lift accessed backcountry terrain).
Elevation
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Summit6709 Ft.
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Vertical Drop675 Ft.
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Base5331 Ft.
Terrain
Beginner Runs
25%
Intermediate Runs
50%
Advanced Runs
25%
Expert Runs
0%
Longest Run
N/A
Skiable Terrain
1359
Snow Making
N/A
Lifts
- Total Number Of Lifts: 14
- Gondolas & Trams: 0
- High Speed Sixes: 0
- High Speed Quads: 0
- Quad Chairs: 2
- Triple Chairs: 0
- Double Chairs: 5
- Surface Lifts: 7
Common Misspellings
Mt Ruapehu, Ruapehu, Wackapapa, Wakapapa, Whakapaipai, Whakapapas, Whakapappa
Important Dates
Projected Days Open: N/A
Days Open Last Year: N/A
Years Open: 12
Average Snowfall: N/A
Whakapapa Reviews
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Whakapapa Decent Review! MUST READ!
Pros: Good Terrain, Cheap. Off Piste wicked!
Cons: Non-Profit Mountain, Fair ontrail -
Whakapapa Review
I started ski-ing at Whakapapa a couple of years ago. I am a NZer from the South Island (Queenstown) and have skied in Australia, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Canada and Scotland. I agree,... [! full_review
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Whakapapa Review
Went to NZ last year and skied this mountain and most of the South Island...The facilities and terrain are poor,second rate and has pretty much the worst apres ski i've come across...Nice... [! full_review
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