Carpool to Whakapapa
- Date Leaving
- Friday, August 07
- Date Returning
- Friday, August 07
- Spaces Wanted
- 1 (looking for a lift)
- Name
- bob@bobwilliams.co.nz
- Driven here before
- no
- Telephone
- 0212548983
- City you are leaving from
- Wellington
- Notes
-
It's likely to be my first trip of the season, so need some gear space. Snowboarder. Return is unimportant. I am a ski lodge member, and will need to get to the Top of the Bruce.
Whakapapa Snow Report
Status
Road
Snow
25cm — 11cm
Road info
Drive with care
Information
**Mōrena from Whakapapa.**It's a fine, clear morning on the maunga, and it's shaping up to be an amazing day.Getting us underway, **Happy Valley Rentals**, **Guest Services**, **Top of the Bruce Rentals** and **Lorenz's Bar and Café** will all open from **8:00am**, helping you get fitted out and ready for a great day on the snow. **Retail** will open from **8:30am** for all your mountain essentials.From **8:30am**, **Snowland** will be open, followed by the **Happy Valley beginner area**, **Sky Waka Gondola**, and **Knoll Ridge Chalet** from **9:00am**.We're also pleased to have the **Rangatira Express** open today from 9am, with another great run of snowmaking helping to improve conditions even further.From 1:00pm, head up to the Knoll Ridge Chalet deck for Peaks & Beats, brought to you by Aperol. Enjoy live music, incredible mountain views, and a great atmosphere while making the most of the sunshine.The Yakima team will also be out and about on the hill today, with your chance to win some amazing prizes, so be sure to stop by and get involved.A quick heads-up: we're expecting a busy day on the mountain. **Snowland has limited availability**, so we strongly recommend booking online to secure one of the remaining sessions. Please also allow extra travel time, as the Bruce Road and car parks are likely to be busy.We can't wait to welcome you to Whakapapa today. Have a fantastic day, and we'll see you on the mountain!
Updated
2026-07-11 at 15:15