Snow & Ski Conditions Whakapapa

Before putting on your skis, check the snow conditions at Whakapapa one last time. Depth and quality of the snow, date of the last snowfall, today's weather, temperature, wind... all the information you are looking for to have a great day of skiing. Please note Whakapapa snow reports are sourced directly from the ski resort and are only recorded during the official ski season's opening to closing dates.
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Snow Reporter Comments: Last updated: 8:10am Sun 26th Oct Whakapapa Ski Area is now closed for the Winter. Thank you to everyone that joined us and helped make winter magic! We will be reopening on the 1st of November for our summer season. Ride the Sky Waka, enjoy great food at the Knoll Ridge Chalet and once the snow recedes get out on trail and enjoy the maunga on foot. We can't wait to welcome you back.

Resort Overview

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May 29
Projected Opening
Oct 25
Projected Closing
Whakapapa Ski Area is perched on the northwestern slopes of Mt. Ruapehu in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, within the UNESCO-listed Tongariro National Park. As the country’s largest ski field, it spans 550 hectares (1,359 acres) and features 31 trails served by 8 lifts, including gondolas, high-speed quads, and surface lifts. With a base elevation of 1,630 meters and a summit reaching 2,300 meters, the resort offers a vertical drop of 670 meters and receives an average of 171 cm of snowfall annually.The terrain breakdown includes 13% beginner, 32% intermediate, 48% advanced, and 6% expert runs. Families will love the fully separated Happy Valley beginner zone, complete with its own lift system, snowmaking, and tubing lanes. The Sky Waka gondola provides scenic access to upper mountain trails and the Knoll Ridge Chalet, New Zealand’s highest restaurant. Freestyle riders can explore a terrain park, halfpipe, and natural volcanic features that make every run feel unique.Visitors choose Whakapapa for its dramatic alpine setting, diverse terrain, and modern lift infrastructure. Whether you're cruising the 4 km longest run or dropping into volcanic chutes, the resort delivers a high-altitude adventure with panoramic views, reliable snow coverage, and a welcoming vibe for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.

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