- Address of place: Bruce Rd, Tongariro National Park 4691, New Zealand;
- Phone: +64 7 892 4000;
- Official website: www.mtruapehu.com;
- Email: info@mtruapehu.com
Wakakapa in New Zealand is an excellent ski resort. Season, when you need to definitely go there, lasts from June to October. Therefore the place is very attractive for tourists, because you can get from summer to this winter. The resort is located in the National Park of Tongariro . The nearest airport is in Velington.
What does the resort have?
Wakakapa for most travelers is much preferable to similar resorts in South America. Here they speak English, which greatly facilitates understanding for many travelers.
The exact location of Wakakapa is the northern slope of the Ruapehu volcano. Its height is just over 2700 m. In its south-western part is the Turo-ski station. The skiing area is small, but the attraction of this resort is obvious:
- glacial fields of a large area;
- steep slopes;
- rocks;
- hillocks and spacious virgin lands;
- snowboard park.
Another undoubted plus - extreme. Ruapehu is one of two active volcanoes, in the crater of which you can get on skis or snowboard. The last eruption was 20 years ago (1996). At the same time, a new crater with warm water (about 20 ° C) was formed.
The walk takes about an hour. A guide and complete equipment are needed. On the lift they reach the top, then walk very little, put on ammunition and slide right into the muzzle. The air always smells strongly of sulfur. Therefore, it is better to equip a picnic place on top of the crater.
Among the resort's entertainment:
- Hot Springs;
- whales;
- speed bots;
- zorbing;
- bungee jumping.
How to get here?
Options two - through the tour operator or travel agency or independently. In the second case it will be cheaper. It will take a booking for the flight. All the rest can be done through Wyakapap's own website.
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