THE ULTIMATE NEW ZEALAND WINTER TRAVEL GUIDE: GEAR, TRANSPORT, PLAY, STAY & APRÈS-SKI

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Whakapapa Ski Area
Whakapapa Ski Area

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Snapshot

Board Great variety of natural terrain
Ski Some of NZ's best off-piste
Location 90 km from Taupo
Season June – October
Access Road Sealed, no road toll, hire chains at snowline
Price Range Adult lift pass $95
Ratings Beginner 30%, intermediate 45%, advanced 25%

Whakapapa Ski Area
New Zealand’s largest developed ski area

Within Whakapapa’s 550-hectare boundary there is excellent skiing and boarding for all levels. All the amenities of an international ski area. Separate learners’ area, 30 groomed trails and off-piste terrain.

Highest Point 2,300 m
Vertical Point
675 m
Skiable Area
550 h
Lift Pass Prices
Adult $95, 5 – 18 years $57, children 4 and under ski free
Season Pass Prices
Adult $650, youth (5 – 10) $375, super (60 – 69) $415, infants (0 – 4) & super super (70+) one $10 processing fee; no student rate
Lifts
2 quads, 5 doubles, 4 T-bars, 1 rope tow, 2 platters
Snow Making
to 2,000 m
On-field Ski/Board Hire
Yes
Tuition
Yes
Packages
Discover Snowboarding & Skiing Packages, Lift & Rental Packages
Extras Clothing, toboggan and performance rental

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