What is included with my Season Pass?
Your Season Pass provides access to all operating Ski and Snowboard lifts on the day of your visit, including the Sky Waka Gondola.
A Standard Season Pass is available for use any day of the week. A Weekday Season Pass is only valid for use Monday – Friday. This pass can be upgraded to a standard Season Pass. The difference in price at the time of the upgrade will be applicable.
On Mountain Perks:
- 10 % off Group Lessons
- 2 x 50% off private lesson vouchers, for 2,3, or 6 hour lessons (For the Season Pass Holder only, Non-transferrable)
- 10% off Retail (full price items only)
- 10% off Single Day Rental hire
- 10% off Workshop Services
- 4 x Buddy Passes (excluding free Season Passes; Infant, Child, and Super Senior). Buddy Passes provide a 50% discount on full priced day passes to enable you to bring your buddy skiing!
- 20% off Snowland tickets
Off Mountain Perks:
- Unlimited $75 adult day passes and $50 youth day passes reciprocal deal with Pure Tūroa
- 3 days free skiing at Verbier, Switzerland for the northern hemisphere 2026/2027 winter season
- 20% discount on new skis and snowboards until 25 October, 2026 at Gordons Outdoor Taupō and Wellington store
- Any Pass Perks (both on and off mountain) are subject to change without notice to you and are only available until 31 October 2026, unless clearly stated otherwise.
Perks are available for the Season Pass holder only.
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How long does it take to pick up rentals?
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