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The Pinnacles in Whakapapa Ski Resort on Mt Ruapehu volcano in the North Island of New Zealand covered by deep layers of snow

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Whakapapa - ski resort in New Zealand. Ski area from 1,630 to 2,300 m, 670 m vertical drop. 8 lifts. Trail map, weather and snowfall.

Trail information

Altitude and trails

Whakapapa, New Zealand

2,300 м

top

670 м

Vertical drop

1,630 м

base

Lifts

8

Vertical drop

670 м

Data verified on 2 August 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Whakapapa- a small ski resort in the New Zealand region (New Zealand).

Good to know

The ski area rises from 1,630 to 2,300 m, with a vertical drop of 670 m. The vertical drop is enough for long descents with a noticeable change in terrain. The season usually runs from May 30 to October 25.

Snowparks

The resort has freestyle areas: snowparks - {'open': None, 'total': 1}, halfpipes - {'open': None, 'total': 1}.

Features

Guests are served by 8 lifts. There are 3 webcams on the slopes - they show the weather and how busy the pistes are.

Maps

Whakapapa ski resort trail map

Video

Playlist · 6 videos

Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts

Official website

www.whakapapa.com

Phone

64-07-892-3738

Coordinates

-39.20113, 175.53989

Countries

Lift opening hours

Opening hours

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Typical season

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Season

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Whakapapa

Mid · 1 965 м

Updated at 17:22

−3°Light snowfeels like −10°

Precipitation0.2 mmMET

wind29 km/hMET

Snow line1 500 мCALC

Forecast data from MET NorwayDetailed forecast →

Average monthly snowfall at Whakapapa

Snowiest month:June- 9,3 cm

9,3Jun1 days

46Jul5 days

67Aug6 days

38Sept4 days

12Oct2 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns

National Park Village

from 133 € / night

Adventure Lodge and Motels and Tongariro Crossing Track Transport

from 61 € / night

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85 €from 82 € / night

Mountain Heights Lodge

130 €from 109 € / night

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

152 €from 151 € / night

Cozy modern apartment in Tongariro National Park

from 118 € / night

Other accommodation near the resort

The Crossing Lodge

from 38 € / night

Tongariro Springs Boutique B&B

from 96 € / night

Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.

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