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Explore our 2023 passes

Get back to what you love in 2023 with more pass options than ever before.

One Season Pass to access both ski areas – Whakapapa and Tūroa – spanning 1050 hectares of varied and expansive terrain.

Day Passes to access all operating lifts and areas at your chosen ski area – Whakapapa or Tūroa.

Specific Beginner Area Passes to access dedicated learner facilities, Happy Valley (at Whakapapa) or Alpine Meadow (at Tūroa).

Weekday, Weekend Day, and ‘Anytime’ options available.

Season Passes

Join our mountain-minded community on the regular with a 2023 Season Pass. A Season Pass gives you unlimited access across the season to both ski areas – Whakapapa and Tūroa – weekdays or ‘anytime’ of your choosing. No blackouts.

In 2023 we give you more options. In addition to a Weekday or Anytime Season Pass, you also have options to invest a little more for greater piece of mind with our Season+ and SeasonFlexi Passes.
All options come with the benefits our community has come to know and love, including on mountain discounts and four x 50% off Buddy Passes.

Weekday Season Pass options
Weekday Season Pass
Adult $349
Youth $199
Super $199
A Weekday Season Pass gives you access to both Whakapapa and Tūroa, and all the Season Pass benefits you know and love, to use any weekday we are open during the season.
Includes:
4 x 50% off Buddy Passes, 15% of F&B, retail, rentals, workshop, sledding and group lessons.
Not Included:
Weekend access
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
Weekday Season+ Pass
Adult $399
Youth $249
Super $249
A Weekday Season Pass that gives you more assurance, with a partial or up to a full refund in the case of serious injury or illness, and pregnancy, during the 2023 season. T&Cs apply.
Includes:
4 x 50% off Buddy Passes, 15% of F&B, retail, rentals, workshop, sledding and group lessons.
Not Included:
Weekend access
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
Weekday SeasonFlexi Pass
Adult $649
Youth $349
Super $349
A Weekday Season Pass that gives you maximum assurance, with a no questions asked 50% refund should your priorities change, and you are unable to use your Season Pass more than four times in the 2023 season.
Includes:
4 x 50% off Buddy Passes, 15% of F&B, retail, rentals, workshop, sledding and group lessons.
Not Included:
Weekend access
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
Weekday Season Pass - Industry / Emergency
Adult $249
A Weekday Industry / Emergency Season Pass is valid for those working for a TIA member business or working for an emergency service, including Fire, Ambulance and Police. Proof of employment is required to validate your pass after purchase.
Includes:
4 x 50% off Buddy Passes, 15% of F&B, retail, rentals, workshop, sledding and group lessons.
Not Included:
Weekend access
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
Anytime Season Pass options
Anytime Season Pass
Adult $599
Youth $299
Super $299
Infant $0
An Anytime Season Pass gives you it all. Access to both Whakapapa and Tūroa, and all the Season Pass benefits you know and love, to use any day of the season we are open.
Includes:
4 x 50% off Buddy Passes, 15% of F&B, retail, rentals, workshop, sledding and group lessons.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
Anytime Season+ Pass
Adult $649
Youth $349
Super $349
An Anytime Season Pass that gives you more assurance, with a partial or up to a full refund in the case of serious injury or illness, and pregnancy, during the 2023 season. T&Cs apply.
Includes:
4 x 50% off Buddy Passes, 15% of F&B, retail, rentals, workshop, sledding and group lessons.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
Anytime SeasonFlexi Pass
Adult $899
Youth $449
Super $449
An Anytime Season Pass that gives you maximum assurance, with a no questions asked 50% refund should your priorities change, and you are unable to use your Season Pass more than four times in the 2023 season.
Includes:
4 x 50% off Buddy Passes, 15% of F&B, retail, rentals, workshop, sledding and group lessons.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
Anytime Season Pass - Industry / Emergency
Adult $549
An Anytime Industry / Emergency Season Pass is valid for those working for a TIA member business or working for an emergency service, including Fire, Ambulance and Police. Proof of employment is required to validate your pass after purchase.
Includes:
4 x 50% off Buddy Passes, 15% of F&B, retail, rentals, workshop, sledding and group lessons.
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
Platinum Parking options
Platinum Parking weekday
All Ages $499
Optional add-on to any Season Pass type. Access to Platinum Parking, weekdays only. 4 x 50% off Buddy Passes, 20% off F&B, retail, rentals, workshop, sledding and ski and ride group lessons.
Includes:
Weekday access
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
Platinum Parking Anytime
All Ages $999
Optional add-on to any Season Pass type. Anytime access to Platinum Parking. 4 x 50% off Buddy Passes, 20% off F&B, retail, workshop, rentals, sledding and ski and ride group lessons.
Includes:
Anytime access
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa

Season Pass FAQs

What are the age categories for your passes?
What injuries or illnesses are covered under a Season Pass+?
How do I know if my employer is a TIA registered business?

2023 Day Passes

Day Passes are a great option for those planning to visit Mt Ruapehu as a one off, or fewer than a handful or times in a season. In 2023, our Day Passes are split by ski area – Whakapapa or Tūroa – and one pass gives you unlimited access to all available facilities at your ski area of choice, including access to dedicated learner facilities Happy Valley at Whakapapa or Alpine Meadow at Tūroa.

Mt Ruapehu offers the best value skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand. In addition to ski area, you can also choose to visit on a weekday at a discounted rate, or weekend day. Day Passes are open dated, meaning you can use them at the relevant ski area any time throughout the season.

Weekday Pass options
Whakapapa Weekday Pass
#Sneakaweekday and experience Whakapapa for less on weekdays. One pass gives you a day’s access to all available facilities at Whakapapa, including Happy Valley beginner area, and the Sky Waka gondola. Adult $84 Youth $54
Includes:
Access to all available lifts at Whakapapa
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Ski Area:
Whakapapa
Whakapapa weekday lift and rental package
This weekday package gives you access to all facilities at Whakapapa, including Happy Valley beginner area, as well as day hire of ski equipment (skis, boots and poles) OR snowboard and boots. Adult $128 Youth $93
Includes:
1 x Weekday All Mountain Day Pass and 1 x Day Ski OR Snowboard equipment rental
Not Included:
Weekend access
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Ski Area:
Whakapapa
Tūroa Weekday Pass
#Sneakaweekday and experience Tūroa for less on weekdays. One pass gives you a day’s access to all available facilities at Tūroa, including Alpine Meadow beginner area. Adult $74 Youth $49
Includes:
Access to all available lifts at Tūroa
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Ski Area:
Tūroa
Tūroa Weekday Lift & Rental package
This weekday package gives you access to all facilities at Tūroa, including Alpine Meadow beginner area, as well as day hire of ski equipment (skis, boots and poles) OR snowboard and boots. Adult $118 Youth $88
Includes:
1 x Weekday All Mountain Day Pass and 1 x Day Ski OR Snowboard equipment rental
Not Included:
Weekend access
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Ski Area:
Tūroa
Weekend Day Pass options
Whakapapa Weekend Beginner Area Day Pass
Enjoy full access to our premier beginner facility, Happy Valley and learn the basics to help you progress safely to the upper mountain. Adult $84 Youth $54
Includes:
1 day access to Happy Valley
Not Included:
No access to the Sky Waka
Valid:
Sat - Sun
Ski Area:
Whakapapa
Whakapapa Weekend Day Pass
One Day Pass gives you a days’ access to all available facilities at Whakapapa, including Happy Valley beginner area, and the Sky Waka gondola. Adult $149 Youth $99
Includes:
Access to all available lifts at Whakapapa
Valid:
Sat - Sun
Ski Area:
Whakapapa
Whakapapa weekend lift and rental package
This weekend day package gives you access to all facilities at Whakapapa, including Happy Valley beginner area, as well as day hire of ski equipment (skis, boots and poles) OR snowboard and boots. Adult $169 Youth $114
Includes:
1 x Weekend All Mountain Day Pass and 1 x Day Ski OR Snowboard equipment rental
Valid:
Sat - Sun
Ski Area:
Whakapapa
Tūroa Weekend Beginner Area Day Pass
Enjoy a full day's access to our premier beginner facility Alpine Meadow, to find your snow feet and master the skills. Adult $74 Youth $49
Includes:
1 day access to Alpine Meadow
Valid:
Sat - Sun
Ski Area:
Tūroa
Tūroa weekend Day Pass
One Day Pass gives you a full day of access to all available facilities at Tūroa, including Alpine Meadow beginner area. Adult $129 Youth $84
Includes:
Access to all available lifts at Tūroa
Valid:
Sat - Sun
Ski Area:
Tūroa
Tūroa weekend lift and rental package
This weekend day package gives you access to all facilities at Tūroa, including Alpine Meadow beginner area, as well as day hire of ski equipment (skis, boots and poles) OR snowboard and boots. Adult $149 Youth $99
Includes:
1 x Weekend All Mountain Day Pass and 1 x Day Ski OR Snowboard equipment rental
Valid:
Sat - Sun
Ski Area:
Tūroa
Other Passes
Accompanying Adult Pass
Support your mini on foot in Happy Valley or Alpine Meadow beginner areas. A pass reserved for adults, who are not skiing or snowboarding themselves, with small children they want to help and instruct.
Includes:
Foot access to Happy Valley or Alpine Meadow
Not Included:
Skiing or snowboarding
Valid:
Mon - Sun
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
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Season Pass benefits
Check out the deals and discounts included with your Season Pass, both on and off mountain.
Terms and conditions
Read through the important terms and conditions relating to your choice of pass.
Rentals
Kit yourself out in quality ski and snowboard equipment, and warm outer wear. Bundle rental equipment with a ski pass and save.
Lessons
Lessons for first timers through to advanced skiers and riders, both private and group lessons. Connect with our qualified instructors.
Sledding
Custom designed sledding lanes, both sides of the maunga. Hire sleds and access lanes in one-hour blocks. Fun for the whole family.