Snow report Whakapapa

Ski holidays in Whakapapa

Whakapapa ski resort is located on the (northern) slopes of Mt. Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park on the North Island of New Zealand. Nearest village to Whakapapa besides Whakapapa Village (10 minutes), is National Park Village which is 20 minutes away. Slightly further away are the villages Ohakune, Turangi and Raetihi (all about 45 minutes drive) and the larger city of Taupo (1 hour and 15 minutes). Also about 40 minutes drive away is the village of Turoa, of course also home to the neighboring Turoa ski resort which is located on the southwest flank of Mt.Ruapehu.

Slope information Whakapapa - Whakapapa

Whakapapa ski resort covers a total area of 550 hectares. The resort is by far the largest (and also busiest) ski resort in New Zealand. The resort features a total of 43 runs more or less divided into three separate sections. The first is the East Side where the majority of the lifts and ski runs are. Secondly there is the West Side where there are a fair amount of runs and the (black) off-piste area. Finally there is the Happy Valley beginner area, atractive for starting skiers and snowboarders and children in particular. Happy Valley is completely seperate and has its own ski rental, ski school location and restaurant.

Snowboarding Whakapapa

Whakapapa has a freestyle park, located near the Knoll Ridge Café.

Skischools Whakapapa

Whakapapa Snow School offers both ski and snowboard lessons in private or group format. There are also special programs for disabled skiers.