Whakapapa Ski Area
Waiouru, Manawatu-WanganuiWhakapapa Ski Area is a ski resort in Waiouru, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ. It has 13 km of pistes, 7 lifts, elevation up to 1920 m. Slopes break down into 9 km beginner, 2 km intermediate, 2 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Whakapapa skifield for a combined 15 km ski area.
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Slopes
12.8 km
Lifts
7
Elevation
1377–2620 m
1243 m vertical
Country
NZ Linked ski area · combined 15 km / 13 lifts
Whakapapa skifield
Slopes by difficulty
easy 9.1 km
intermediate 1.9 km
advanced 1.9 km
Lifts by type
t-bar · 4chair lift · 2gondola · 1
-39.24841, 175.56007
Sources: osm
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- TUO Taupo Airport 73 km · ~1h 47m
- WAG Wanganui Airport 92 km · ~2h 15m
- NPE Hawke's Bay Airport 115 km · ~2h 50m
Nearest cities
- Taupo (27,000) 77 km
- Whanganui (49,200) 88 km
- Hastings (88,300) 119 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Whakapapa Ski Area have?
Whakapapa Ski Area has 7 ski lifts — 4 t-bar, 2 chair lift, 1 gondola.
How many kilometres of slopes at Whakapapa Ski Area?
Whakapapa Ski Area has 12.8 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Whakapapa skifield), the combined area totals 15 km.
What is the elevation at Whakapapa Ski Area?
The highest lift-served point at Whakapapa Ski Area is around 1920 m.
Where is Whakapapa Ski Area located?
Whakapapa Ski Area is located in Waiouru, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ.
Is Whakapapa Ski Area connected to other ski areas?
Yes, Whakapapa Ski Area is part of a linked ski area with Whakapapa skifield, for a combined 15 km of pistes.
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