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Snow Resort Stats

Mountain

Mountain

Elevation Top 2300m
Elevation Bottom 1630m
Vertical Drop 675
Skiable Terrain 900ha
Longest Run
Beginner 25%%
Intermediate 50%%
Advanced 25%%
Total Number of Trails 67

Lifts

Lifts

Total 11
Highest Lifted Point 2300
Gondolas & Trams N \\
High Speed Sixes
High Speed Quads 2 \\
Quad Chairs N \\
Triple Chairs N
Double Chairs 5
Surface Lifts 7
Uphill Capacity 5500 people/hour

Snow Making

Snow Making 100 Hectares 20% \\
Total Number of Guns
Annual Average Snowfall 1.61m

Terrain Parks

Terrain Park

Total
Name
Half Pipes
Half Pipe Size
Total Terrain Park Area Size 550ha
Whakapapa Resort Reviews & Discussion (Facebook)
Whakapapa On Twitter
  • MountRuapehu: The final countdown! Last day to purchase your 2013 Mt Ruapehu Season Pass http://t.co/nxb5TiqI8E 25 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: @Stephharper3 so are we!! 38 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: Drift trike and longboard action #bruceroad #whakapapa #bestroadtolongboard http://t.co/qvsYY34dWK 50 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: Best value passes on sale now kids 10 and under get a free season pass with an adult http://t.co/N04F1TRbMI http://t.co/zJwkv6ByFT 53 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: Lots to do over the long weekend, Chairlift Rides, Guided Crater Hikes, Hot Cross Buns at New Zealand's Higest Cafe http://t.co/ZB6W6gvZ61 60 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: Doc have lfted the 2km hazard zone restriction from the crater lake - great news! http://t.co/lpVLZBxmwD 71 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: Did you know it was Meads Wall at #whakapapa where #Sam and #Frodo had their first encounter with #Gollum? http://t.co/4OinOm69Tn 85 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: amberjean89's photo http://t.co/r7Z4GfMs1w 89 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: A mystical morning at #mtruapehu, a #LOTR filming location. Where's #Gollum lurking in the marshes of… http://t.co/8EJyoFIS 94 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: Best Monday morning ever! #summermagic at #mtruapehu http://t.co/ntRKU3ff 96 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: Magic views today at NZ's highest cafe. We would love you to join us this weekend! http://t.co/ZfJ6orM8 103 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: Hmm a hike over volcanic terrain or coffee at New Zealand's highest cafe - what would you choose? @MountRuapehu http://t.co/vDBJcmIq 103 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: Do you remember your first time skiing, snowboarding or just touching snow? Share the memory with us http://t.co/ITkZj50g 114 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: @craigcoomans Post it on our facebook page, I am sure others will love to see that 114 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: @craigcoomans craig we love it!!! 115 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: Long weekend coming up; great weekend to explore Whakapapa Summer Magic. What are you doing for the weekend? http://t.co/hM9cUTO7 121 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: Good luck to the Kiwi riders at the XGames, Buttermilk, Aspen http://t.co/OIvD8lTv 122 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: #Wellintonanniversary this weekend. Add #whakapapaalpinemagic to your "todo" list http://t.co/EAhV4W2J 128 days ago
  • MountRuapehu: @frogmellasdream @MountRuapehu Hey Becky apply on line from mid Febuary http://t.co/YwKWDTPD 133 days ago
Location & Travel Info
Country: New Zealand
Region: North Island \\
Address: Whakapapa
Website: http://www.mtruapehu.com/
Email: info@mtruapehu.com
Phone: \+64 7 892 3738
Nearest Town: National Park Village
Nearest Airport: Taupo
Description
Whakapapa is New Zealand's biggest and busiest ski area with a total skiable area of 550ha and a total of 43 runs ranging from beginner, to off piste expert.

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(7 Day Forecast)
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Cardrona32 cm
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Snow Farm29 cm
Snow Park29 cm
Coronet Peak28 cm
Ohau28 cm
Lake Louise18 cm
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