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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 from23 Jan to 5 Feb 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

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$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

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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Tulipe Ah-Mann from New Zealand wrote on 22 January 2026

Wonderful!

It was beautiful even on New Year's Day when there isn't any snow. The air was still very chilly and lots of fog! We enjoyed eating delicious food at the Knoll Ridge Cafe as well. We'll see you again this winter ❄️

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lucyw23 from New Zealand wrote on 16 January 2026

Lucy

View at the top is great

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Sylvia from New Zealand wrote on 06 January 2026

Sky Waka Gondola

Great value for families. We enjoyed our day up on Mt Ruapehu.

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Julie Phillips from New Zealand wrote on 22 January 2026

A sad morning on a rainy day

We arrived after an hour's drive from our accommodation up into the moody wilderness in the mountains. Only to find a locked building with only a handyman to ask for assistance. There were no signs up to explain the closure, no signage at the entry way back down at the bottom of the mountain, no email advising us that the gondola would be closed, the website said it was open. Very disappointing. Still waiting response regarding a refund... I wish we had some great photos to share, alas...

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laurencel1 from New Zealand wrote on 05 January 2026

Great experience

Enjoy the gondola up to the mount Ruapehu. Nice view and many tracks can do from the base.

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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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