Carpool to Whakapapa
- Date Leaving
- Sunday, July 19
- Date Returning
- Sunday, July 19
- Spaces Free
- 4
- Name
- Felix Morgenstern
- Driven here before
- yes
- Telephone
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- City you are leaving from
- Auckland
- Notes
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Looking to head down to Ruapehu for the day, leaving Auckland early. Got some mates I'll be looking to link up ski touring with, so open to either fields.
Whakapapa Snow Report
Status
Road
Snow
89cm — 106cm
Road info
Road is restricted - Chains or 4WD required
Information
Ka hari te Rātapu katoa (Happy Sunday everyone) from a blizzard-blasted Whakapapa. It's a wild one out there, with driving rain and high winds setting the scene across the maunga.Over the past 24 hours, we've been hit with a true winter storm at least 10cms of fresh snow has landed at base, and we're estimating 20cms or more up top. We're starting to forget what month it is!**Today, all lifts including the Rangatira Quad, Sky Waka gondola, Valley T-bar, Knoll Ridge T-bar, and West Ridge Quad are currently closed.****After further assessment, Happy Valley will be closed today. Lorenz's Bar and Cafe and our on-mountain Retail store are open for those making the journey up a warm drink and some retail therapy await.**Road access is restricted to 4WDs or 2WDs with chains. Please drive with care.Fingers crossed for some progress as the weather settles we'll keep you posted.
Updated
2025-09-14 at 09:55