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Whakapapa - Mt Ruapehu, Whakapapa

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There's room for everyone at Whakapapa - Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand's largest ski area. Beginners have the run of their own valley, complete with a cafe, rental complex, and ski school meeting area--this gives you the chance to learn without faster, more confident skiers distracting you. Experienced snow-lovers will also find plenty here: with 30 intermediate trails and 24 black-diamond runs, the complex provides a challenge for all visitors, regardless of skill level. A wealth of accommodations and activities, surrounded by dramatic mountainous landscape, make this a great place to stay even when taking a day off from the slopes. Arrange to visit Whakapapa - Mt Ruapehu and other attractions in Whakapapa using our Whakapapa trip planner .

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• By Fantastic4NZ

  We used to come fairly regularly up the mountain when the kids were young to play in the snow, since it’s been about 3 years we decided it was time for another trip and enjoy some spring snow. Unfortu...  more »

• By Dylan E

  Couldn’t find any information on dogs allowance on the mountain (like a bottom car park just for some snow fun), nor updates on the status of the car parks availability. It was only upon arriving were...  more »

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