Carpool to Whakapapa
- Date Leaving
- Friday, July 14
- Date Returning
- Sunday, July 16
- Spaces Wanted
- 1 (looking for a lift)
- Name
- Bevan
- Driven here before
- yes
- Telephone
- Old data not shown
- City you are leaving from
- Auckland
- Notes
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Auckland to Iwikau (Top of the Bruce) Friday night, returning Sunday night.
I'm one person with snowboard and overnight pack.
I have a vehicle to take other people, or I can fill someone else's vehicle. I don't mind.
Whakapapa Snow Report
Status
Road
Snow
89cm — 106cm
Road info
Road is icy. Drive with care
Information
Ka hari te Rāhoroi katoa (Happy Saturday everyone) from a cloudy and windy Whakapapa.No new snow overnight, but a clear sky helped firm up the trails nicely across the maunga.We're kicking things off with Happy Valley, Rangatira, Sky Waka gondola and Delta Quad all spinning from 9am. The Knoll Ridge T-bar and Valley T-bar remain on hold for now. For the first time this season, West Ridge Quad is on watch if the wind plays ball, we're aiming for a 9:30am open, with a further update coming through at 7:30am.Cafés and the snow play zone are open as normal. Trails are looking crisp this morning after the overnight freeze.Sledding slots are still available today, but it's best to book online to secure your preferred time.Bruce Road is open but icy Chains or 4WD required.We're expecting strong winds throughout the day, so please stay across any lift status changes here in the Live Ops Feed.The groomers have done the mahi now it's your turn to enjoy it. See you out there!
Updated
2025-09-13 at 10:55