Ski resort Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu

The ski resort Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu is located in Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand, North Island).

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For skiing and snowboarding, there are 44 km of slopes available. 12 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,580 and 2,300 m.

The ski resort of Whakapapa is located on the north-west slopes of the Mt. Ruapehu (2,797 metres) volcano in the Tongariro National Park. Most of the ski slopes and runs can be accessed from chairlifts and cable cars. The treeless terrain, which is rocky in places, also offers lots of possibilities read moreThe ski resort of Whakapapa is located on the north-west slopes of the Mt. Ruapehu (2,797 metres) volcano in the Tongariro National Park. Most of the ski slopes and runs can be accessed from chairlifts and cable cars. The treeless terrain, which is rocky in places, also offers lots of possibilities for freeriding. Most of the slopes are graded as intermediate and difficult. For beginners and less experienced skiers and snowboarders, the winter sports resort of Whakapapa also has accessible easy slopes and “Slow Zones”.

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Total: 44 km

Easy	5 km	(11 %)
Intermediate	27 km	(62 %)
Difficult	12 km	(27 %)

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Total: 12

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