Great place for skiing! My first time learning snowboarding, which was so much fun! I booked a private learning group and each learner got chances to receive individual guidance. The coach was patient. Also, the sledding was of great fun! The ticket allows for an hour of sledding experience. Food and beverage are available in the village. Staffs were all very friendly. Will definitely come back in the future!
This place is amazing. It feels like you are in a dream. It is a must that you check the weather and book ahead so you won't be disappointed if you come on a random and bad day. Once you are at the top, you will be overlooking the clouds below. Constant flow of river-like clouds. Then I suggest you pick the tables at the window side near the alps if you want to eat because the view will leave you in awe.
I also suggest coming early during peak season like that of Matariki day where everyone is on holiday so you can have a good parking space. Between 7am to 8:30 would be good before opening time of the Gondola at 9am. It gets congested quite fast so if you want to enjoy your meal at the top, come early. Then, if you want to go skiing, never go after 2 pm, or else you'll wait in line until almost closing time and might miss your schedule. This is during peak season only. On regular days, i think anytime will be fine. Enjoy!
Absolutely wonderful views in the summer! Compares favorably to the alpine crossing. But if you want to make the top you will need to arrive before the gondola opens and bring some crampons or similar (mid December). I did the ridge instead and it was well worth the trip.
Excellent place, facilities and amazing adventures in this ski park.
Wonderful day in our visit, even if the day is freezing the warmth of its staff is nice and kind, that you forgot the weather. ๐๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฅถ๐
A lot of variety of activities to enjoy alone or with the family and kids.
Restaurants and coffees in the base and over the top mountain very close to the summit.
Views and landscape are wonderful ๐.
1000% recommended to visit ๐ it.
Had an amazing time! We are beginners, had a lesson and then practiced afterwards. It's great you get the hired gear to use for the whole day.
The place was awesome..Very nice experience for the kids..the only problem we encountered was, because of the unpredictable weather condition ,the first booking was cancelled, we have to go back again.,but it's worth it.
A great place to spend time with family. All the staff are very kind. They always wear a sweet smile despite of very cold temperatures. Our children enjoyed playing in the snow. ๐
Whakapapa is a great place for both tourists, skiers and snowboarders to visit. Amazing views.
Happy Valley is a great place for beginners to learn how to ski/snowboard.
Cafe at the top of the Gondola is a great place to eat lunch with the family and enjoy the lovely view of the pinnacles and down the mountain.
Ski patrollers always do a great job at making Whakapapa safe for everyone that
visits.
Staff always friendly and approachable for when you need help.
Nice drive up. Amazing views. It was the start of school holidays so lots of family there. I would return.
We went during the long weekend on 14th July 2023. I strongly recommend looking at weather forecast before buying the ski entrance and ski gear fee. We did a lot of fun during the visit as this is my 1st time playing with the snow and playing ski! Although the snow is turning to ice because of the rain, we still have fun playing ski. Let's just say that I heard people say the snow is much more beautiful and soft and fluffy in Japan.
I didn't take much picture because I was busy enjoying the view and playing with the snow. For 1 person, we just paid 144 for ski entrance,sky waka gondola, and the gear. I suggest you come as soon as morning 8am o'clock.
The only 1 thing they need to improve is the Q system. It's really mess-up. The staff in the gear store is really helpful and friendly.
Buying tickets online is much more convenient rather than queueing up during arrival.
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