The Whakapapa 2026 Season Passes are on sale now, with the Super Early Bird offer giving the biggest savings of the year and unlimited lift access to Whakapapa Ski Area next winter for 2026. The sale runs until 14 November 2025, offering the lowest prices – from $499 for adults, $249 for youth, and free passes for kids 10 and under. Prices rise to $699 for adults during the Early Bird period (15 November 2025 – 30 April 2026) and $999 at Final Release from 1 May 2026.
Each pass includes season-long lift access, Buddy Passes for friends, and on-mountain discounts, making the Whakapapa 2026 Season Passes the best-value way to ski or board New Zealand’s largest alpine area.
Catch the Biggest Savings – Before 14 November 2025
| Pass Type | Super Early Bird Now – 14 Nov 2025 |
Early Bird 15 Nov 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 |
Final Release From 1 May 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 18–64 years |
$499 SAVE $500 | $699 SAVE $300 | $999 |
| Youth 11–17 years |
$249 SAVE $250 | $349 SAVE $150 | $499 |
| Child 5–10 year olds can claim a free season pass |
FREE CLAIM NOW | FREE | $499 |
| Infant 0–4 years |
FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Senior 65–74 years |
$399 SAVE $200 | $499 SAVE $100 | $599 |
| Super Senior 75+ years |
FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Student Full-time tertiary |
$499 SAVE $400 | $499 SAVE $400 | $899 |
| Emergency Services ID required |
$499 SAVE $400 | $599 SAVE $300 | $899 |
| Platinum Parking Pass Access VIP exclusivity |
$749 SAVE $250 | $849 SAVE $150 | $999 |
| Parallel Pass 10 days across winter 2026 & 2027 |
Up to $899 | ||
| Adult Weekday Season Pass for Mon – Fri use only |
$499 | $799 |
Benefits of Whakapapa 2026 Season Passes:
Holding a Whakapapa 2026 Season Pass isn’t just about unlimited lift access. Here’s what comes with it:
- ‘Unlimited’ discounted day passes at Tūroa (Adult $75, Youth $50)
- Priority queuing for skiers and snowboarders on the Sky Waka gondola
- 10% off group lessons, retail, daily rentals and workshop services
- Two 50% off private lesson vouchers
- Four 50% off Buddy Passes for use on any Whakapapa Day Pass (excluding free passes; Super, Infant and Child)
- Priority to hire seasonal lockers (coming soon)
If you’re planning to ski or ride next winter, the Whakapapa 2026 Season Passes – Super Early Bird Sale is a smart move
With up to half-price savings, free passes for kids, and plenty of on-mountain perks, it’s the best way to secure a full season of freedom on Mt Ruapehu before prices climb. Buying early not only saves money but locks in unlimited days on the slopes – and with this year’s offer running only until 14 November 2025, it’s worth sorting your pass now while the snow buzz is still fresh.
