-
travel_explore
Rotorua & Taupo Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Pass
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
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- 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
- 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$34.00
- 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$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
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Showing all 20 authenticated Bookme reviews
Tania from New Zealand wrote on 19 April 2024
Good family day out
Was a nice day out. Nice seeing a different view of the mountain and going for walk around the top was good. This is a great thing to do in the summer cause the views are amazing, take a picnic up and enjoy. Lovely friendly staff greeting with a smile and they have lots of energy. Was a lovely family trip for us. Thank you.
Lucie Douma from New Zealand wrote on 15 April 2024
Enjoyable morning with great views
Had a fantastic time with great views from the cafe.
Bryson Lloyd from United States wrote on 13 January 2025
Awful & completely uninformative. Easy to pay
Only good point: it was easy to give this site my money. Bought this the day before going to the gondola and it provided ZERO information on the timing for when the gondola opens and closes. It opens at 9 am and closes at 4 pm. You must be OFF the gondola and leaving by 4 pm so don’t think about coming at 3 pm. 0 stars for that. Secondly they provide no barcode to access the gondola which you 100% need to access it. Highly recommend just buying when you get there.
From Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Pass
Kia ora, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you found the information limited, and we apologise for any confusion caused. We’ve taken your comments on board and will be updating the Book Me listing to include our opening hours in the main text for greater clarity. Please note that the confirmation email you receive needs to be exchanged for our tickets, which are required for physical access to the Sky Waka gondola. We hope you had the chance to enjoy the stunning views and that the rest of your travels were enjoyable. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us.
seongheonk from New Zealand wrote on 12 January 2025
Good gondola
Good for money
From Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Pass
Kia ora, Thank you for your review.
Copyright © 2025 Bookme Limited.
When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism's official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It's your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.
Qualmark Gold
This award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. It denotes exceptional customer experiences at the heart of everything the company does. This business is leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.
Qualmark Silver
This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.
Qualmark Bronze
The Qualmark Bronze award recognizes a business that operates with a high level of professionalism, is mindful of its environmental impact, and is dedicated to putting customers first.
Continue with Facebook
C Clegg from United Kingdom wrote on 23 February 2024
Well worth the trip
It was a rainy cloudy morning when we started up on the Sky Waka. However by the time we reached the top there were bits of blue sky showing. There was only one walk open because of the weather - the Skyline walk. It was hard work climbing at altitude and I hid the halfway sign from my husband 😂, but the view of Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom) at the top was worth it. Definitely a level of fitness needed and it was very blowy at the top but a great feeling of achievement. Lunch at the café was welcome afterwards.