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 $49.00 (18+ years)
Youth International $25.00 (5 - 17 years)
Family International $148.00 (2 Adults & 2 Youth. (Price if purchased Individually - Discounts Shown from this rate))
Adult NZ $39.00 (18+ years (proof of residency required))
Youth NZ $19.00 (5 - 17 years (proof of residency required))
Family NZ $116.00 (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 and 'gold card' 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 26 Mar to 8 Apr 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Youth International$15.00
  • Family International$89.00
  • Adult NZ$29.00
  • Youth NZ$15.00
  • Family NZ$89.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

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  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult International$49.00
  • Youth International$25.00
  • Family International$148.00
  • Adult NZ$39.00
  • Youth NZ$19.00
  • Family NZ$116.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
Morning Spectacular Perfect Day Excellent cable car ride at Mt Ruapehuu Must do Sky Waka
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Jane from New Zealand wrote on 11 March 2025

Awesome!

LOVED the Sky Waka .. reccommend to our bnb guests now .. fab value and it blew us away!

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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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Gillian Schalkwijk from New Zealand wrote on 14 February 2025

Another world!

The mountain in summer is spectacular and out of this world. Unique volcanic landscape. Great walks from the top. A very comfortable cafe with views everywhere. Great food and drink deals. A very smooth gondola ride.

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From Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Pass

Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a great trip!

Sammy Lauro from New Zealand wrote on 28 February 2025

Sky Waka Condola pass

We set out for Skyline Rotorua, unaware that our reservation was actually at Whakapapa, Mount Ruapehu. Unfortunately, we lost the money we spent on our original booking, as Skyline Rotorua refused to recognize our reservation for Skyline at Mount Ruapehu. This situation has forced us to pay again for the Gondola experience. Can we have arefund?

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From Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Pass

Kia ora, Firstly we are sorry to learn you booked the wrong gondola, it is understandable that Skyline Rotorua would not recognise your booking as we are completely different operators. It appears you have not yet requested a refund through Book Me for your booking with us - please go ahead and do that so you can receive the refund.

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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From Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Pass

Thank you for your review! We look forward to welcoming you again, winter or summer!

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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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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