Carpool to Whakapapa
- Date Leaving
- Thursday, July 25
- Date Returning
- Sunday, July 28
- Spaces Free
- 1
- Name
- Vicky
- Driven here before
- yes
- Telephone
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- City you are leaving from
- Kapiti Coast
- Notes
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We will leave Paraparaumu on Thursday around 2pm. Driving to Whakapapa village with a dinner stop in Ohekune.
Return on Sunday around 10am.
We have a roof box so room for skis and a medium bag.
I will have two kids with me
And we need to drop our dog off in Waikanae on the way so he will be in the boot so no large suitcases please
Please be organised as I want to get there before it's too dark.
A koha would be appreciated
Whakapapa Snow Report
Status
Road
Snow
18cm — 9cm
Road info
Icy from Silica Rapids
Information
Good morning, it's Sunday at Whakapapa and it's shaping up to be a beautiful one. With sunshine forecasted for the day, today is a great day to grab some early turns, take a lesson, go for some sledding fun and enjoy a delicious lunch. Happy Valley opens from 9am this morning with coffee from 8:30am.Fine weather and sunshine means stunning views. The Sky Waka Gondola is open from 9am. Our snow play area at the top of the gondola is an awesome place to play in the snow and get amazing photos. Make sure you enjoy lunch at the Knoll Ridge Chalet at the top of the gondola.With school holidays in full swing, we expect to be busy in Happy Valley. We recommend you book online before arriving to ensure your ski and ride fun.There is plenty to do here at Whakapapa and we can't wait to welcome you!
Updated
2025-07-06 at 07:01