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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!

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 from 16 Feb to 1 Mar 2026

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
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Sky Waka
Sky Waka
majah from NZ
Wonderful!
Wonderful!
Tulipe Ah-Mann from NZ
Wonderful!
Wonderful!
Tulipe Ah-Mann from NZ
Wonderful!
Wonderful!
Tulipe Ah-Mann from NZ
Beautiful even in fog
Beautiful even in fog
Hiltje Haase from NZ
Beautiful even in fog
Beautiful even in fog
Hiltje Haase from NZ
Beautiful even in fog
Beautiful even in fog
Hiltje Haase from NZ
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Ruapehu
chrissyh2 from NZ
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Ruapehu
chrissyh2 from NZ
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Ruapehu
chrissyh2 from NZ
Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Pass
Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Pass
cormacandmargam from NZ
Morning Spectacular
Morning Spectacular
meredithc2 from NZ
Morning Spectacular
Morning Spectacular
meredithc2 from NZ
Morning Spectacular
Morning Spectacular
meredithc2 from NZ
Perfect Day
Perfect Day
janinej4 from NZ
Excellent cable car ride at Mt Ruapehuu
Excellent cable car ride at Mt Ruapehuu
MARK WONG from Australia
Must do
Must do
Karyn from NZ
Sky Waka
Sky Waka
chrissyh from NZ
Sky Waka
Sky Waka
chrissyh from NZ
Sky Waka
Sky Waka
chrissyh from NZ
Well worth the trip
Well worth the trip
C Clegg from United Kingdom

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michaelh36 from New Zealand wrote on 27 April 2025

Well with the trip

Was really good!

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katies13 from New Zealand wrote on 08 March 2025

Beautiful

Great day out, highly recommend. Cafe at the top is amazing, nice walks too!

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carinj from United Kingdom wrote on 05 February 2025

Great way to explore above the tree line

Really enjoyed our trip into the ski slopes in summer - a totally different experience the rocks are phenomenal & the few tenacious plants amazing to see. The views were also spectacular when the clouds opened up.

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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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