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Whakapapa ski area, New Zealand, North Island
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| | Whakapapa has a reasonable set of runs and many ski lifts. This ski area has a much lower than average proportion of tough slopes and a much higher than average share of easy runs. The 21 good ski lifts here will get you up the slope effectively. This ski area has an altitude difference of 2,229 feet which is a great drop. The unbelievable annual snowfall of 15 feet is one of the reasons this is such a great ski hill. On this slope you'll bump into 43 different ski trails; it's a good array. The snow-white mountains |
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of New Zealand, North Island are always perfect for snowboarding or skiing. This is a conventional size ski area boasting a magnificent altitude difference compared to other Southern Hemisphere ski areas. Please refer to the ski run map of Whakapapa on this net
| | page for information. Whakapapa gets snowfall close to the local average each snow season. The natural attractiveness of the New Zealand, North Island mountaintops and the good feeling of zipping down the trails are good attractions for loads of folks. Having the skiing area being 1,359 acres you will never lack skiable land. This is a nice ski resort for everyone with many blue and green trails. This ski resort has a nice selection of trails to match all abilities; it won’t leave anyone bored. No matter if you're | |
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skiing or snowboarding, this is a neighborhood with a heap of ski areas for that. The snowboarding and the skiing in New Zealand, North Island is so much fun the whole season.
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QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 2,229 feet
Total Runs: 43
- 25% Expert and Advanced
- 50% Intermediate Runs
- 25% Beginner Runs
Total Lifts: 21
Skiing Area: 1,359 acres
Annual snowfall: 15 feet
Coordinates:
Latitude: -39.237951
Longitude: 175.557954
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Turoa, New Zealand, North Island
, 4 miles away
2384 vertical feet
24 runs - 10 lifts
25% Expert & Adv.
55% Intermediate
20% Beginner |
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Tukino Mountain, New Zealand, North Island
, 6 miles away
793 vertical feet
7 runs - 3 lifts
5% Expert & Adv.
20% Intermediate
75% Beginner |
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Whakapapa ski area Trail Map:
Trail map supplied by Whakapapa ski area, copyright ©.
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Quality Inn Sails Taupo, Taupo
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Copthorne Manuels, Taupo
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ASURE Ascot Motor Inn, Taupo
46.5 miles away
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Lake Taupo Lodge, Taupo
46.9 miles away
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Bayview Wairakei Resort, Taupo
46.9 miles away
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47.8 miles away
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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.
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