Whakapapa
About Whakapapa
Perched on a live volcano, this rugged outpost defines the North Island’s high-altitude adventure and cinematic landscapes.
Highlights
- Volcanic craters
- Cinematic landscapes
- Rugged lava fields
- Alpine trekking
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1573m
- Top lift: 2295m
- Ski pistes: 15.4km
- Ski lifts: 13
- Lakes nearby: 3
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Whakapapa
- Today: -5 to 2 °C, partly cloudy, 6 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3369 m (2910 to 3630 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 5 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
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| lun. 21 sept. | -5 / 2 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| mar. 22 sept. | -4 / 2 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| mer. 23 sept. | -8 / -3 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| jeu. 24 sept. | -9 / -2 °C | snow showers | dry | 8 h sun |
| ven. 25 sept. | -7 / 1 °C | snow showers | dry | 6 h sun |
| sam. 26 sept. | -4 / -1 °C | snow showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| dim. 27 sept. | -7 / 2 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| lun. 28 sept. | -8 / -4 °C | snow showers | dry | 9 h sun |
| mar. 29 sept. | -5 / 0 °C | drizzle | dry | 6 h sun |
| mer. 30 sept. | -5 / 0 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
Things to do in Whakapapa
Hikes nearby — Whakapapa (12)
12 curated hiking trails around Whakapapa, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit
The Tongariro Northern Circuit, one of the New Zealand Great Walks, offers a three- to four-day tramp through Tongariro National Park New Zealand. Highlighted by the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a full day of awe-inspiring landscapes, The entire trail spans a 50-kilometre (31 mi) around Mount Ngauruhoe. Approximately 2,500 hikers completed the walk in the 2021/22 season. This contrasts with the roug
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Round the Mountain - 06 Mangaturuturu Hut to Whakapapaiti Hut
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Round the Mountain - 07 Whakapapaiti Hut to Whakapapa Village
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Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut
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Round the Mountain - 05 Ohakune Mountain Road to Mangaturuturu Hut
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Round the Mountain - 02 Waihohono Hut to Rangipo Hut
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Round The Mountain Track
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Round the Mountain - 03 Rangipo Hut to Mangaehuehu
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Round the Mountain - 04 Mangaehuehu Hut to Ohakune Mountain Road
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Taranaki Falls Walk
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Silica Rapids Walk
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Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - d Mangatepopo to National Park
Getting to Whakapapa
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Taupo Airport (TUO), 72 km away, about 1h30 by road
Where to stay in Whakapapa
1 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-18, from 78 EUR per night, median 79 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Whakapapa page.