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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 from11 Feb to 24 Feb 2026

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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Adult International$27.00 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
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Adult NZ$20.00
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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
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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
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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
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Adult International$20.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Youth International$13.00
Family International$69.30
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Youth NZ$10.00
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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

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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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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Paweł from United Kingdom wrote on 02 February 2026

Absolutely amazing experience

Such a cool experience. The Sky Waka Gondola takes you up Mount Ruapehu through dramatic, rocky volcanic scenery, and the views at the top are huge. You can see for miles across the landscape. It feels very remote, raw, and totally different from anywhere else. Definitely worth doing when you’re at Whakapapa in Tongariro National Park.

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majah from New Zealand wrote on 01 February 2026

Sky Waka

Great offer for this. Love Mt Ruapehu! Disappointed how the Restaurant offers and is organised. Plenty of helpful staff standing around, but this digital ordering is just not user friendly IMHO.

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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)

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