Manawatu-Wanganui Region · New Zealand

Whakapapa

34 kmPistes
13Lifts
2,299 mHighest point
726 mVertical drop

Whakapapa is a ski area in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand. It has 34 km of marked pistes served by 13 lifts. The slopes run from 1,573 m up to 2,299 m, a vertical drop of 726 m.

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Whakapapa snow forecast

No significant snowfall expected in the next 7 days at 1,936 m. Updated 3 November.

Wed 40 cm1° / 9°
Thu 50 cm2° / 11°
Fri 60 cm4° / 9°
Sat 70 cm3° / 8°
Sun 80 cm3° / 8°
Mon 90 cm2° / 11°
Tue 100 cm5° / 8°

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Frequently asked questions about Whakapapa

How many kilometres of pistes does Whakapapa have?

Whakapapa has 34 km of marked pistes served by 13 lifts.

How high is Whakapapa?

The ski area runs from 1,573 m up to 2,299 m, a vertical drop of 726 m.

Where is Whakapapa?

Whakapapa is a ski area in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand.

How much snow is forecast for Whakapapa?

For the next 7 days 0 cm of fresh snow is forecast at 1,936 m (as of 3 November 2026). Turn on Snow Alerts in the free YourSkiGuide app to get a powder alarm.

Is there a piste map of Whakapapa?

Yes. YourSkiGuide has a free interactive piste map of Whakapapa with all pistes, lifts and mountain huts, and shows where your buddies are on the mountain.

Resort data: OpenSkiData / © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Figures can change; check the official resort website before you travel.