SKI AND RIDE MT RUAPEHU
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Get back to what you love in 2023.

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, options available.

Day Pass options
Weekday Pass
Adult $84
Youth $54
Infant $0
One Weekday Pass gives you a days’ access to all available facilities at Whakapapa and Tūroa Monday-Friday, including Cindertrack carpet and Alpine Meadow beginner areas, and the Sky Waka gondola at Whakapapa.
Includes:
Access to all available lifts at Whakapapa and Tūroa
Valid:
Mon - Fri
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
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Weekend Day Pass
Adult $149
Youth $99
Infant $0
One Day Pass gives you a days’ access to all available facilities at Whakapapa and Tūroa, including Cindertrack carpet and Alpine Meadow beginner areas, and the Sky Waka gondola at Whakapapa.
Includes:
Access to all available lifts at Whakapapa and Tūroa
Valid:
Sat - Sun
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
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Weekend Beginner Area Day Pass
Adult $84
Youth $54
Access to Tūroa’s learner area, Alpine Meadow, where you can learn the basics to help you progress safely. Note: Whakapapa’s Happy Valley has closed for the season. Purchase an all mountain day pass to access Whakapapa’s Cindertrack learner area
Includes:
1 day access to Happy Valley or Alpine Meadow
Not Included:
No access to the Sky Waka or any other lift
Valid:
Sat - Sun
Ski Area:
Whakapapa and Tūroa
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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 give you unlimited access to all available facilities at Whakapapa and Tūroa including access to dedicated learner facilities Happy Valley and Alpine Meadow.

Mt Ruapehu offers the best value skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand. 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 any time throughout the season.

Lift & Rental Packages & Bundles
Other Passes
Accompanying Adult Pass
Adult $15
Support your kids on foot in Happy Valley beginner area. A pass reserved for adults, who are not skiing or snowboarding themselves, with small children they want to help and instruct. An accompanying adult pass is for one adult supporting up to two children under the age of 11 years old.
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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Platinum Parking weekday
All Ages $499
Optional add-on to any Season Pass type. Access to Platinum Parking, weekdays only. 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
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Platinum Parking Anytime
All Ages $999
Optional add-on to any Season Pass type. Anytime access to Platinum Parking. 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
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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 in Happy Valley. Hire sleds and access lanes in one-hour blocks. Fun for the whole family.

Season Pass FAQs

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