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Access Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu/Parking Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu
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Access, Parking Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu
The ski resort of Whakapapa is situated centrally on New Zealand’s North Island. Well-constructed roads lead from all sides of the North Island to Mt. Ruapehu and the ski resorts. From the State Highway 47, a mountain road leads via Whakapapa Village up to the Whakapapa base station. Lots of parking is available here. At very busy times at weekends or on public holidays, you need to park some distance from the base station. Shuttle buses then take you to the base station. When the car parks are full, no further entry is allowed to the mountain from Whakapapa Village. You should always check the condition of the road before you leave and carry snow chains. A 4-wheel-drive vehicle is very useful. In adverse weather conditions, the road and the ski resort are closed.
Access via SH 47, Exit Raurimu
Sky Waka Gondola | Rangatira Express | Double Happy Chair | Happy Valley Carpet 1 | Happy Valley Carpet 2 | Happy Valley Carpet 3 (Mount Ruapehu)
Ideal entry for day visitors
- Distance: 13 km
- approx. 14 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, tarmac car park, gravel car park, free of charge
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