Whakapapa skifield
Waiouru, Manawatu-WanganuiWhakapapa skifield is a ski resort in Waiouru, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ. It has 2 km of pistes, 6 lifts, elevation up to 1634 m. Slopes break down into 2 km beginner, 0 km intermediate, 0 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Whakapapa Ski Area for a combined 15 km ski area.
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Slopes
2.1 km
Lifts
6
Elevation
1306–2420 m
1114 m vertical
Country
NZ Linked ski area · combined 15 km / 13 lifts
Whakapapa Ski Area
Slopes by difficulty
easy 2.1 km
Lifts by type
magic carpet · 4chair lift · 2
-39.23736, 175.55696
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Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- TUO Taupo Airport 72 km · ~1h 46m
- WAG Wanganui Airport 93 km · ~2h 17m
- NPE Hawke's Bay Airport 116 km · ~2h 50m
Nearest cities
- Taupo (27,000) 77 km
- Whanganui (49,200) 89 km
- Hastings (88,300) 120 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Whakapapa skifield have?
Whakapapa skifield has 6 ski lifts — 4 magic carpet, 2 chair lift.
How many kilometres of slopes at Whakapapa skifield?
Whakapapa skifield has 2.1 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Whakapapa Ski Area), the combined area totals 15 km.
What is the elevation at Whakapapa skifield?
The highest lift-served point at Whakapapa skifield is around 1634 m.
Where is Whakapapa skifield located?
Whakapapa skifield is located in Waiouru, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ.
Is Whakapapa skifield connected to other ski areas?
Yes, Whakapapa skifield is part of a linked ski area with Whakapapa Ski Area, for a combined 15 km of pistes.
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