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Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Pass

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Rise to stunning new heights with a return trip on the Sky Waka Gondola!

Experience the beauty of one of Aotearoa's favorite regions on New Zealand's premier Sky Waka Gondola.

Starting at the base station, this stunning trip travels 1.8km up to a height of 2020m above sea level, giving you majestic views into the clouds, past waterfalls and ancient lava flows along the way.

On the 12 minute journey, you'll discover the Central Plateau in all its glory from your cabin, each spacious enough to hold a maximum of 10 people.

An absolute must do for international travelers and locals alike, offering a unique way to soak up the stunning beauty of Aotearoa.

The Sky Waka gondola is set to open everyday until April 27th, from 9 am - 4pm. This is subject to weather conditions on the day so please check the report on: www.whakapapa.com/report

Adult International $39.00 (18+ years)

Youth International $29.00 (5 - 17 years)

Family International $136.00 (2 Adults & 2 Youth. (Price if purchased Individually - Discounts Shown from this rate))

Adult NZ $29.00 (18+ years (proof of residency required))

Youth NZ $15.00 (5 - 17 years (proof of residency required))

Family NZ $88.00 (2 Adults & 2 Youth (proof of residency required) (Price if purchased Individually - Discounts Shown from this rate))

Infant $0.00 (0 - 4 years)

What's included

One return trip - up and back

Location

Top of Bruce Road
Manawatu-Wanganui 3989
New Zealand

Notes

Please Note:
Passes are open dated, meaning they are not tied to a specific date, and can be used at any time over the Summer Season which runs through to 27 April 2025.
Proof of New Zealand residency for relevant discounts may be requested on arrival so please keep these handy.
Pricing: For NZ prices, proof of NZ residency required on check in

Available Bookings from5 Mar to 18 Mar 2026

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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Adult International$20.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Youth International$13.00
Family International$69.30
Adult NZ$20.00
Youth NZ$10.00
Family NZ$58.80
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$20.00
Youth International$13.00
Family International$69.30
Adult NZ$20.00
Youth NZ$10.00
Family NZ$58.80
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$20.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Youth International$13.00
Family International$69.30
Adult NZ$20.00
Youth NZ$10.00
Family NZ$58.80
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$20.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Youth International$13.00
Family International$69.30
Adult NZ$20.00
Youth NZ$10.00
Family NZ$58.80
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$20.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Youth International$13.00
Family International$69.30
Adult NZ$20.00
Youth NZ$10.00
Family NZ$58.80
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$20.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Youth International$13.00
Family International$69.30
Adult NZ$20.00
Youth NZ$10.00
Family NZ$58.80
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$20.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Youth International$13.00
Family International$69.30
Adult NZ$20.00
Youth NZ$10.00
Family NZ$58.80
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$20.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Youth International$13.00
Family International$69.30
Adult NZ$20.00
Youth NZ$10.00
Family NZ$58.80
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$20.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Youth International$13.00
Family International$69.30
Adult NZ$20.00
Youth NZ$10.00
Family NZ$58.80
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$20.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Youth International$13.00
Family International$69.30
Adult NZ$20.00
Youth NZ$10.00
Family NZ$58.80
Infant Free of Charge

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Adult International$39.00
Youth International$29.00
Family International$136.00
Adult NZ$29.00
Youth NZ$15.00
Family NZ$88.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$39.00
Youth International$29.00
Family International$136.00
Adult NZ$29.00
Youth NZ$15.00
Family NZ$88.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$39.00
Youth International$29.00
Family International$136.00
Adult NZ$29.00
Youth NZ$15.00
Family NZ$88.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$39.00
Youth International$29.00
Family International$136.00
Adult NZ$29.00
Youth NZ$15.00
Family NZ$88.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$39.00
Youth International$29.00
Family International$136.00
Adult NZ$29.00
Youth NZ$15.00
Family NZ$88.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$39.00
Youth International$29.00
Family International$136.00
Adult NZ$29.00
Youth NZ$15.00
Family NZ$88.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$39.00
Youth International$29.00
Family International$136.00
Adult NZ$29.00
Youth NZ$15.00
Family NZ$88.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$39.00
Youth International$29.00
Family International$136.00
Adult NZ$29.00
Youth NZ$15.00
Family NZ$88.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$39.00
Youth International$29.00
Family International$136.00
Adult NZ$29.00
Youth NZ$15.00
Family NZ$88.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult International$39.00
Youth International$29.00
Family International$136.00
Adult NZ$29.00
Youth NZ$15.00
Family NZ$88.00
Infant Free of Charge

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donnab7 from New Zealand wrote on 25 February 2026

Great day for it.

Fantastic. No snow but great to see what's usually underneath the snow. Appreciate the ruggedness and dangers of what lies beneath.

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aimee1812 from New Zealand wrote on 23 February 2026

Great gondola experience

Super easy from booking tickets through bookme to collecting our passes at the counter. Gondola ride was amazing with views and breakfast at the top cafe. Walk over to Meads Wall was also worth it.

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Oz from New Zealand wrote on 10 February 2026

Worth the View

very safe and nice view at the top

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alexanderb14 from New Zealand wrote on 04 February 2026

Nice

It was very cloudy that day, but still a nice ride.

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tobiast from Germany wrote on 04 February 2026

Good views

Nice experience for discounted price, great views if not cloudy. Cute little cafe with snacks on the top during summer time. In winter it could be more restricted due skiing all around.

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

Adult International 18+ years

Youth International 5 - 17 years

Family International 2 Adults & 2 Youth. (Price if purchased Individually - Discounts Shown from this rate)

Adult NZ 18+ years (proof of residency required)

Youth NZ 5 - 17 years (proof of residency required)

Family NZ 2 Adults & 2 Youth (proof of residency required) (Price if purchased Individually - Discounts Shown from this rate)

Infant 0 - 4 years

^*This option must be made together with another price type.

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