Hi, yes there will be snow, mother nature will decide how much 🤔. It's a nice trip up the skywaka gondola, very smooth. We paid $35 per adult I think, kid prices to 17 years which was good. They gave a special for extra $20 get buffet lunch but check the website for current promotions and prices. Has a couple nice walks up there too. If weather looks bit awful at the bottom, go and ask if they can show you weather conditions at the top. Day we went, it was pretty yuk and we almost didn't bother, but saw real time photos up top and it was great.

Kia ora Celeste, Happy Valley is our dedicated learning facility and we do not allow general snow play in this area due to safety hazards. This area can become very busy with customer learning to ski and board and this area is reserved for snow sports only. We have plenty of snow in the plaza area and the surrounding areas that guests can play on / throw snowballs. Alternatively Whakapapa village may have snow on the ground at this time of the year. Each day we release a status report for Whakapapa and the Bruce Road. This will state if snow chains are required, or if there are further restrictions on the road. For example 4WD only or road closure. Please check this information prior to travel, but snow chains are always a good idea to carry in the car.

90 minutes from Taupo - Drive to National Park - carry warm stuff and gloves - Watch the weather report There’s - plenty of food stuff to purchase on the summit Enjoy have fun - got to drive to the top to see snow in October - bit late in the year - right time is now you will see melting snow

Morena Ollyk1234, If your kids are booked on a full day package at Happy Valley you will be able to watch from the deck of the Happy Valley Bistro and you do not need to buy a pass to watch from there. Ngā mihi, Cesar Piotto Commercial Manager

Hi Chay, We are sorry to hear you are having difficulty with your transport planning. Please check the "Getting here" section of our website for the shuttle information. These tickets can be purchased from Taupo or Ohakune at our Customer Relations locations or from within the National Park.

Hi Beary76, Whakapapa Ski Area will have Happy Valley open from the beginning of June. It is the perfect place for anyone to learn how to ski and ride. The upper part of the mountain is due to open in the middle of June giving you even more options. As far as accommodation, look at places in Whakapapa Village or National Park. For more information please visit the Mt Ruapehu website. Thanks CP

Hi If you have never skied or snowboarded head to Whakapapa and enjoy Happy Valey, one of the best beginner zones in NZ! Thanks CP

You can either hike after taking the highest chair lift, but it is still a decent hike. Or you can take a scenic flight, there are several flight operators working from Taupo and National Park/Whakapapa village

I visited the Mountain in March, and there were still patches of snow about, but no general overall snow cover.