New Zealand, Whakapapa

Whakapapa village is located at the base of the access road to Mount Ruapehu, it offers less expensive accommodation including camp sites and is a great base to New Zealands largest ski area. Mt Ruapehu has two ski areas, Whakapapa and Turoa.
Mt Ruapehu is the largest active volcano in New Zealand and one of the world’s most active Volcanoes.
In Winter your main activities are skiing an snowboarding at Whakapapa and Turoa but you can try river rafting, fly fishing, flying fox and even a volcanic adventure.
Country | New Zealand |
---|---|
Visa requirements | None on an Australian Passport |
Languages spoken | English, Maori |
Currency used | New Zealand Dollar (USD) |
Ski Area Size | Whakapapa 1359 Acres Turoa 989 Acres |
Highest Point | Whakapapa 2300 Metres Turoa 2322 Metres |
Vertical Drop | Whakapapa 420 Metres Turoa 722 Metres |
Longest Run | Whakapapa 2.8 km Turoa 4km |
Lifts | Whakapapa 14 Turoa 9 |
Season | Whakapapa June-October Turoa June-October |
Terrain | Whakapapa
25% Beginners 50% Intermediate 25% Advanced Turoa 25% Beginners 55% Intermediate 20% Advanced |
Nearest Airport | Taupo, New Zealand |