Are you open? What is the road condition?

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• What do I need to know?

  Is the road open? Completely weather dependent! If there has been snow or rain overnight this can cause the road to be icy and dangerous. A decision is made in the morning as to whether the road is safe for vehicles. We update our report page around ...

• When is the Winter 2026 Season?

  Our projected operating dates for the 2026 winter season are as follows: 30 May - 25 October: Sky Waka Gondola for scenic sightseeing 4 July - 12 October: Skiing & Snowboarding in Happy Valley Beginners Area 10 July - 25 October: Additional terrain ...

• Sky Waka and Snowland Combo

  Experience Snowland and take a scenic ride on the Sky Waka gondola, New Zealand's longest gondola. The one hour time slot is or your Snowland booking. You can head up the Sky Waka Gondola from 9am. The last ride up is at 3:30pm and the last ride down ...

• Snowland

  A dedicated area for fun in the snow; tubing, sledding, and snow play. This pass is for a 1 hour session in Snowland. Open from 9am - 4pm. You can extend your time in Snowland by booking an additional 1 hour time slot after your time slot here ...

• Sky Waka

  We recommend purchasing your tickets on the day of your visit. Before heading up the mountain, be sure to visit www.whakapapa.com/report for the most up-to-date operational status, weather conditions, and live webcam feeds. We aim to be open daily ...