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Rotorua & Taupo Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!
Rise to stunning new heights with a return trip on the Sky Waka Gondola!
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
Available Bookings from 16 Sep to 29 Sep 2025
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Morning Spectacular
meredithc2 from
NZ
Morning Spectacular
meredithc2 from
NZ
Morning Spectacular
meredithc2 from
NZ
Perfect Day
janinej4 from
NZ
Excellent cable car ride at Mt Ruapehuu
MARK WONG from
Australia
Must do
Karyn from
NZ
Sky Waka
chrissyh from
NZ
Sky Waka
chrissyh from
NZ
Sky Waka
chrissyh from
NZ
Well worth the trip
C Clegg from
United Kingdom
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu - Sky Waka Gondola Pass
Thank you for your review! We look forward to welcoming you again, winter or summer!
Michael Breed from Australia wrote on 02 May 2025
Fabulous experience
My wife and I enjoyed every minute of our gondola ride up the mountain and our walk around, definitely want to come and visit when there is snow and have a shot on the snowboards , but it’s a great experience seeing it in it’s natural beauty
michaelh36 from New Zealand wrote on 27 April 2025
Well with the trip
Was really good!
Vicky from New Zealand wrote on 14 April 2025
Sky Waka in Autumn
Fabulous experience going up the mountain. Friendly staff & good food in the cafe, with a great walk in perfect sunshine-we were so lucky!
tyladonaldson550 from New Zealand wrote on 13 April 2025
Awesome experience
What a great experience. So easy, friendly staff and all in all a great day.
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carinj from United Kingdom wrote on 05 February 2025
Great way to explore above the tree line
Really enjoyed our trip into the ski slopes in summer - a totally different experience the rocks are phenomenal & the few tenacious plants amazing to see. The views were also spectacular when the clouds opened up.