Whakapapa skifield
Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Whakapapa skifield is a commercial skifield on the northern side of Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand. It is one of three skifields on the mountain, the others being Turoa, which is on Ruapehu's south-western slopes and Tukino on the eastern slopes. The ski season is generally from late June to late October, depending on snow and weather conditions. The terrain at Whakapapa Skifield is divided up as 25% beginner, 50% intermediate and 25% advanced. Access to the skifield is by Bruce Road, a two-lane, 6 km (3.7-mile) sealed road. Limited accommodation and refreshments are available at the entry to the skifield, and elsewhere on the mountain. Alpine huts are provided for trampers and climbers. Since 2025, it has been operated by Whakapapa Holdings after Ruapehu Alpine Lifts' assets were sold by crown receivers. Chateau Tongariro, which has appeared on several New Zealand stamps, is a feature of Whakapapa village.
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